August 2024 – Catalyst

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

Publication date August 30, 2024
Categories: Student Stories

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?

Publication date August 16, 2024
Categories: Fields of Study, Grad School, Hot Topics

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?

New Graduate Student Checklist

Publication date August 9, 2024
Categories: Grad School, Tips and Tricks

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Starting grad school is an exciting step in your educational journey! Before you jump into learning, there are many items you may need to purchase or tasks you need to do beforehand. In this blog, we have compiled a convenient list of what you need to do or buy to succeed. *International Students: Please be…Continue Reading New Graduate Student Checklist

U.S. Healthcare Explained for International Students

Publication date August 2, 2024
Categories: Grad School

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Health care and insurance in the United States can be vastly different from what international students are used to in their home country. You might have heard alarming stories about the high cost of medical treatment in the US, and it’s completely normal to feel overwhelmed by the prospect of managing your health care in…Continue Reading U.S. Healthcare Explained for International Students