Year: 2024

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International Degree Equivalencies: Understanding International Academic Requirements for WPI Graduate Programs

  • Publication date October 25, 2024
  • Categories: Grad School
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At Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), we proudly welcome students from around the world, believing that their diverse experiences and perspectives are essential to achieving academic excellence. We understand that navigating the admissions process from another country can be confusing, especially if you have already recieved all or some higher education in your country of origin….Continue Reading International Degree Equivalencies: Understanding International Academic Requirements for WPI Graduate Programs

Empowering Indigenous Students: Highlights from WPI at the AISES Conference

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Earlier this October, WPI Graduate and Professional Studies proudly participated in the Annual American Indian Science and Engineering Society (AISES) National Conference in San Antonio, Texas. The AISES conference is truly one-of-a-kind, focusing on educational, professional, and workforce development for Indigenous peoples of North America and the Pacific Islands in STEM fields. The event brings…Continue Reading Empowering Indigenous Students: Highlights from WPI at the AISES Conference

How to Stay Motivated as a Grad Student in the Colder Months

  • Publication date October 11, 2024
  • Categories: Grad School
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As the weather gets colder, the days become shorter, and the sun sets earlier in the evening. Trees and bushes lose their leaves and become bare. Winter storms blow in, making the air chillier and covering the ground with wet snow.   To some, this weather is exciting, providing opportunities for winter sports, warm drinks, holidays,…Continue Reading How to Stay Motivated as a Grad Student in the Colder Months

Sofia Knopf, Gateway Scholar: From the Lab to the Field – Pursuing Neuroscience and Softball at WPI 

Sofia Knopf is our next Gateway Scholarship Recipient! A Plymouth, MA, native who’s found the perfect balance between her academic pursuits and athletic passion! Now a graduate student at WPI, she’s pursuing her master’s in Neuroscience while using her final year of NCAA eligibility to pitch for the WPI varsity softball team.  Knopf graduated Magna Cum…Continue Reading Sofia Knopf, Gateway Scholar: From the Lab to the Field – Pursuing Neuroscience and Softball at WPI 

WPI Showcases AI Graduate Program at the AI Conference in San Francisco, CA 

  • Publication date September 20, 2024
  • Categories: Grad School

Earlier this month, WPI Graduate Studies attended The AI Conference in San Francisco to promote our newest AI graduate degree program. The event provided an exciting opportunity for WPI to connect with AI professionals, enthusiasts, and companies. It was an important step in establishing the university’s presence in this rapidly growing field.  Hillary Lyons, the…Continue Reading WPI Showcases AI Graduate Program at the AI Conference in San Francisco, CA 

A Power Systems Engineer Driven by Perseverance: Gateway Scholar, Abi Young

Abi Young is no stranger to overcoming challenges. As a first-generation college student and now a graduate student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Young has faced numerous hurdles throughout her academic and professional journey—but each one has only fueled her determination to succeed.  Originally from East Hampton, Connecticut, Young’s interest in electrical engineering began during…Continue Reading A Power Systems Engineer Driven by Perseverance: Gateway Scholar, Abi Young

Welcoming the Next Generation of Innovators: WPI’s Graduate Student Orientation and BBQ 2024

On August 19th, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) welcomed over 340 enthusiastic new graduate students at an orientation designed to mark the beginning of an exciting academic journey. The day kicked off with a lively breakfast, followed by a motivating keynote address from WPI’s president, Grace Wang. In her speech, President Wang encouraged students to fully…Continue Reading Welcoming the Next Generation of Innovators: WPI’s Graduate Student Orientation and BBQ 2024

Breaking Barriers: A Gateway Scholar’s Journey from First-Generation College Student to Biomedical Innovator, Bridgette Bowyer

When asked about her most significant achievements, Bridgette Bowyer humbly admits that she’s only just begun her journey at WPI. However, her accomplishments before arriving on campus are nothing short of impressive. As the first person in her family to attend college, she has not only broken new ground personally but also made a significant…Continue Reading Breaking Barriers: A Gateway Scholar’s Journey from First-Generation College Student to Biomedical Innovator, Bridgette Bowyer

What Can I Do With a Master’s Degree in Explosion Protection Engineering?

Why Get a Master’s Degree in Explosion Protection Engineering?   As the world embraces electric vehicles, hydrogen fuel cells, and modern space exploration, the demand for advanced explosion prevention and protection has never been greater. With increasing investments in renewable energy, alternative fuels, and human spaceflight, the need for experts in explosion protection engineering is set…Continue Reading What Can I Do With a Master’s Degree in Explosion Protection Engineering?

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