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Adam Payne: Convenience Was the Key

Adam Payne found a match for his skills as a lead engineer and systems architect with the WPI Master of Science in Systems Engineering. As Principal System Engineer at General Dynamics C4 Systems, serving as a Deputy Program Manager for Engineering (DPME), and System Architect on a research and development project for the US Air Force, […]
Enabling More Renewable Power

More and more people are installing power generation – solar, wind, emergency generators, micro-turbines and fuel cells. These are all examples of “distributed generation” and many of them are renewable. While this is a positive trend for sustainability and helps with resiliency, it can be a challenge to the safe and reliable operation of the power delivery […]
[Infographic] Corporate & Professional Education: 2015 A Year in Review
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WPI’s Corporate & Professional Education had a successful 2015 educating students and professionals. Hundreds took part in Corporate Programs, Online Open Enrollment and Professional Development courses. Education and personal development go hand-in-hand,participants advance their careers and gain a sense of accomplishment for successfully completing a program or certificate. Check out the infographic to see just how many […]
Benefits of Being a Fire Protection Engineer [Infographic]
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WPI offers education in fire protection engineering, because we know how important the field is. Also, we understand the vast benefits Fire Protection Engineers receive when they are in the field. View our infographic to see: Places where WPI’s FPE students are Salary benefits Top three responsibilities of a Fire Protection Engineer An overview of […]
Kimberly Hood: Making Confident Decisions

Kimberly Hood worked 10 years as a programmer and analyst before changing gears to stay at home and raise her two children. During her professional absence, cyber security concerns in the corporate world grew nearly as quickly as her children. “I then re-entered the work force and felt like I had to play catch-up for […]
The Growth in Data Science [Infographic]
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Data science continues to grow. See how the rise of the field… Data Science Graduate Programs
David Stec: Time is of the Essence

When David Stec was asked when the right time is to start an advanced degree program, he said: “Now!” A Senior Manufacturing Tech II at AbbVie, responsible for the downstream fine purification of commercial drug substances, David took advantage of the opportunity to earn his Master of Science in Bioscience Administration when his employer partnered with WPI […]
3 Characteristics of a Successful Online Student

Every day I speak with prospective online graduate students. One of the most common questions I’m asked is, “How do I know if online courses are the right fit for me?” This is a great question, and in fact, online learning is not for everyone; but possessing these three characteristics are an excellent indication that […]
Glance at Careers in Construction Project Management [Infographic]
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Sometimes individuals are not aware of the types of positions they can have within their chosen field. In construction project management, there are many opportunities to grow, but you have to have the right credentials. WPI Alumni prove that with credentials you can move up in the CPM field, and you can see the various […]
The Need for Data Science and Data Scientists [Infographic]
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Were you aware of the growing demand for Data Science to collect, analyze, and implement plans based on Big Data? View this infographic to discover: Costs of Data Breaches Impact on Businesses in 2014 Biggest Fears for a Data Breach Big Data Scientist Salary and Demand ♥ Love this post? Subscribe to Catalyst.