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Fighting Climate Change: Massachusetts Task Force Enlists WPI CPE Expert
One of WPI’s resident experts in renewable energy and power systems will join a brand-new, statewide environmental task force in Massachusetts. The goal: reduce greenhouse emissions drastically by 2050 to combat climate change. According to a WPI release, Michael Ahern, Director of WPI’s Power Systems programs, “has accepted the invitation of state Secretary of Energy […]
Medical Device Forum Draws Diverse Crowd of Stakeholders to Boston
WPI recently hosted the first installment of a collaborative forum series concerning medical devices. The goal of these forums is to break down the silos that exist within the industry and connect academics and product manufacturers with clinicians and potential device users, in order to bring meaningful improvements to bear for patients in need. “It’s […]
Wind Energy and the Future of Power
Did you know that New England leads the United States in the building of offshore wind farms? Wind energy is just one of several sources of renewable power that is taking hold across the world. These offshore wind-power generators offer much in the way of clean energy, and New England is at the forefront of […]
PANORAMA: The Corporate Issue!
The third issue of Panorama is now available for download! This super-sized edition is The Corporate Issue, focused on our partnerships with companies across the country. What you’ll find in this issue: How WPI built and launched graduate programs at Pfizer What it’s like to teach, and learn, in a corporate cohort News from the road: […]
Hot Off The Presses: PANORAMA, Issue 2
Our second issue of Panorama is here! What you’ll find in this issue: News on WPI’s new Boston office The first winners of our new scholarship Tips for time management as a part-time grad student A look inside WPI’s online courses in Digital System Design Tons more! Download your free copy Read all issues of Panorama ♥ Love this […]
Hot Off The Presses: PANORAMA, Issue 1
We are excited to share Panorama with you, a new digital magazine from WPI Corporate & Professional Education. What you’ll find in this issue: Tips & tricks for part-time graduate school Innovative research updates from our professors Brand-new online programs now available to you So much more! We hope you enjoy this inaugural issue. Happy reading! Download your […]
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[INFOGRAPHIC] What Makes a Good Engineer?
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Think about what you do in a day – even the most mundane activities. Chances are, you can thank an engineer for making it possible! The bridge you go over to get to work, the radio stations you listen to while driving your hybrid car, the electricity you use to charge your smart phone, and even the […]
Qualities of a Great Engineer [Infographic]
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An engineer is “made up” of many unique qualities, that when combined, create an exceptional way of thinking. The engineering mindset allows for innovation, systematic thinking, analytical problem-solving, and much more. It doesn’t matter if you are a systems engineer, fire protection engineer, or robotics engineer – the qualities below are essential to all engineers. View […]
Increasing Need for Cyber Security in Healthcare IT
A few weeks ago, a data breach in the UCLA Health System allowed hackers to access 4.5 million people’s health records. Medical records contain valuable information for identity thieves such as names, addresses, ID numbers and even social security numbers. Discover the importance of cyber security in healthcare IT… According to an article in USA […]
