Category: Student Stories

Closing the ‘Human IT Gap’

Suraj Patil ’19 (MS IT) discusses how WPI prepared him to manage projects and people. As a young boy growing up in India, Suraj Patil’s life changed forever when his father brought home the family’s first computer. Being a child, Suraj was mesmerized by the device’s interface, movement, and colors, and he wondered, “How are…Continue Reading Closing the ‘Human IT Gap’

Back for More: Advancing Industries Through Academic Research

WPI alum Ron Welter discusses how The Business School’s Executive PhD will enable him to drive digital transformation for biopharma companies. Ron Welter ’87, ’02 (MS), ’14 (MBA) is a hands-on person who loves “making stuff,” and he has also always been open to learning new things. Currently, he’s pursuing an Executive PhD from The Business…Continue Reading Back for More: Advancing Industries Through Academic Research

Giving Back While Moving Forward – Gateway Scholar Spotlight

This interview is part of the Gateway Scholar Spotlight Series. WPI Online’s Gateway Scholarship is awarded annually to 5 of our online, part-time graduate students. This series introduces you to the scholarship winners: working professionals who are pursuing their educational goals through WPI Online while juggling career, family, and more. 2019 Gateway Scholarship winner Xiaolin Zhen’s…Continue Reading Giving Back While Moving Forward – Gateway Scholar Spotlight

The Future of Biotech Comes to WPI

  This summer, WPI’s Biomanufacturing Education & Training Center (BETC) hosted a truly incredible young intern named Evelyn, who loves cell culture and is part of the first generation in her family on track to pursue higher education. Read all about Evelyn on the BETC’s Blog.  ♥ Love this post? Subscribe to Catalyst…Continue Reading The Future of Biotech Comes to WPI

WPI Graduate School Commencement 2019

  Graduates of WPI’s part-time online & corporate graduate programs Last month at Commencement, around 800 WPI graduate candidates received their master’s degrees after years of hard work and dedication in an array of science, technology, and humanity fields. In a note of personal pride, 220 of those newly minted masters earned their degrees part-time…Continue Reading WPI Graduate School Commencement 2019

Pom Poms & Power Systems – Gateway Scholar Spotlight

Welcome to the Gateway Scholar Spotlight Series! WPI Online recently launched the Gateway Scholarship, which is awarded each year to 5 of our online, part-time graduate students. This series will introduce you to the award winners: working professionals who are pursuing their educational goals through WPI Online while juggling career, family, and more. At the center of a…Continue Reading Pom Poms & Power Systems – Gateway Scholar Spotlight

Domo Arigato! Robotics & Japan Collide – Gateway Scholarship Spotlight

Welcome to the Gateway Scholar Spotlight Series! WPI Online recently launched the Gateway Scholarship, which is awarded each year to 5 of our online, part-time graduate students. This series will introduce you to the award winners: working professionals who are pursuing their educational goals through WPI Online while juggling career, family, and more. When Kyle Erf isn’t busy…Continue Reading Domo Arigato! Robotics & Japan Collide – Gateway Scholarship Spotlight

Data Manager, Musician & Mom – Gateway Scholar Spotlight

Welcome to the Gateway Scholar Spotlight Series! WPI Online recently launched the Gateway Scholarship, which is awarded each year to 5 of our online, part-time graduate students. This series will introduce you to the award winners: working professionals who are pursuing their educational goals through WPI Online while juggling career, family, and more. How many data scientists do…Continue Reading Data Manager, Musician & Mom – Gateway Scholar Spotlight

Engineering the Happiest Place on Earth – Gateway Scholar Spotlight

Welcome to the Gateway Scholar Spotlight Series! WPI Online recently launched the Gateway Scholarship, which is awarded each year to 5 of our online, part-time graduate students. This series will introduce you to the award winners: working professionals who are pursuing their educational goals through WPI Online while juggling career, family, and more.  One visit to any…Continue Reading Engineering the Happiest Place on Earth – Gateway Scholar Spotlight