Year: 2024

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?

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

Mastering Conferences and Networking: a Grad Student Guide

A wide angle view of a group of mixed age professionals who are taking advantage of a networking opportunity at a business conference in the North East of England. They are stood in smaller groups and getting to know each other during the networking getting to know you breaks of the conference. Some are carrying their water bottles and the others their notebooks and they are wearing their ID lanyards.

Attending conferences as a grad student can be a fantastic networking tool. While learning about new trends in your field, you can bump shoulders with others in the industry. Networking can be a great way to ask questions, make connections, and help you score opportunities down the line! In this blog, we will cover why…Continue Reading Mastering Conferences and Networking: a Grad Student Guide

7 Reasons Working Professionals Should Get Their Graduate Degree 

Pursuing a master’s degree is a big decision—especially for working professionals.   In today’s evolving job market, pursuing a graduate degree has become a strategic move for many working professionals. In a competitive workforce, having a graduate degree can be a significant asset, offering numerous benefits that can enhance career prospects and personal growth. In this…Continue Reading 7 Reasons Working Professionals Should Get Their Graduate Degree 

AI and the Future of Systems Engineering: Insights from Don Gelosh

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Artificial Intelligence seems to be taking over every industry in this day and age. We interviewed the Director of Systems Engineering programs here at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Don Gelosh, in hopes of getting some insight into AI and the future of Systems Engineering. Don attended the 2024 International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) Symposium in…Continue Reading AI and the Future of Systems Engineering: Insights from Don Gelosh

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