Category: Grad School

Is Grad School Worth It?

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Professionals pursuing a graduate degree have been on the rise in recent years, and you might be wondering: is graduate school worth it? You may have worked with many people who have a master’s degree already. Perhaps you are an undergraduate student trying to decide if you will enter the workforce or continue with higher…Continue Reading Is Grad School Worth It?

What Can I Do With a Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?  

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Why Get a Master’s Degree in AI?   Artificial intelligence (AI) is in virtually every headline nowadays. It has begun to filter into every industry, including art, education, social media, business, and beyond. Those in the technology field have known about the usefulness of AI and have been using it to train and build algorithms for…Continue Reading What Can I Do With a Master’s Degree in Artificial Intelligence (AI)?  

International Affairs: Coping with Culture Shock

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According to statista.com, nearly half a million international students studied at the graduate level in the United States in the 2022-2023 school year. This goes as no surprise to all of us in Grad Studies at WPI—more than a third of our full-time grad school population is comprised of international students! And thanks to a…Continue Reading International Affairs: Coping with Culture Shock

AI at WPI | Critical Conversation explores Chat GPT

Early last year, tech giants like Microsoft and Google have scrambled to get their predictive text models to market after ChatGPT, a large language artificial intelligence platform, shocked the world with its eerily lifelike but not-quite-perfect ability to carry on conversations and pump out essays, computer code, and blurbs of text about anything and everything users ask…Continue Reading AI at WPI | Critical Conversation explores Chat GPT

The Grad Student’s Playbook for Conquering Stress During Finals

Given the intensity of your coursework, research deadlines, and pressure to perform—on top of your continued work and family obligations—you might need help managing all the stress you’re under right now. Why it matters: Effectively managing stress is crucial for your mental and physical well-being. Cognitive function, productivity, and performance will improve as your stress…Continue Reading The Grad Student’s Playbook for Conquering Stress During Finals

The Importance of Digital Accessibility: Tips & Tricks for Your Website

In today’s digital age, websites play a vital role in providing information, services, and interactions to people worldwide; however, not all individuals experience the web in the same way. Some users, such as those with disabilities, encounter barriers that can impede their ability to access and interact with websites effectively. This is where accessible websites…Continue Reading The Importance of Digital Accessibility: Tips & Tricks for Your Website

Perspectives: Lloyd Eze

A Diverse Narrative from the WPI Community     Solution: I stayed the course, worked much harder, and gave up a lot from my schedule in order to get me to the finish line. Lloyd EzePower Systems Engineering   Did you face unexpected curveballs when looking to attend graduate school? If so, how did you…Continue Reading Perspectives: Lloyd Eze

5 Productivity Apps for Students & Working Professionals in STEM

Productivity can be difficult to measure and achieve without a little help. Students and working professions working in the STEM industry need to look no further than their mobile devices and computers to increase efficiency. Productivity apps for students are abundant because productivity is a constant demand, no matter the industry or profession. Searching app stores…Continue Reading 5 Productivity Apps for Students & Working Professionals in STEM

Getting the Most from Virtual Teams

Michael Elmes, WPI Professor of Organizational Studies Although virtual teaming has long been a feature of remote learning, the pandemic made online collaboration a reality for most higher ed students — as well as those in the workforce. In 2020, two-thirds of college students exclusively attended virtual classes, and the trend of online learning seems…Continue Reading Getting the Most from Virtual Teams