Introduction Becoming an international student in the United States can be a bit overwhelming, to say the least. With deadlines to meet, housing arrangements to make, and so much packing to do, it’s easy to feel lost! The good news is that you can simplify the experience by learning more about the terms and procedures…Continue Reading International Affairs: Key Terms to Know Part 1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Ready to optimize social media for yourself or your business? First things first, you’ll need a plan. To effectively create your online presence, you can’t just wing it. You need an effective strategy. WPI Professor Kordzadeh, Assistant Professor of Information Systems and Data Science at the Business School at WPI discusses the importance and insights…Continue Reading The Impact of Social Media Analytics on Content Strategy
Do you want to build advanced computing expertise? You will need to understand the fundamental data structures and algorithms of computer science. Data structures and algorithms are essential in all areas of computing, from operating systems and networking to programming languages. Use this blog to explore five types used by today’s computer science professionals. 1….Continue Reading 5 Types of Data Structures and Algorithms Computer Scientists Must Know