Sheila Georger
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Major Highlight: Civil Engineering
Why during the summer, is the highway we’re on reduced to one lane—dug up— and equipment everywhere? How do we fix the adverse environmental impact on local residents from an accident involving manufacturing and municipal wastes? To answer these questions and solve these problems, the Civil & Environmental Engineering Department at WPI offers a rich […]
The Interactive Qualifying Project
What qualities do companies value from WPI students and alumni? The abilities to work in teams, communicate, solve problems, innovate with technology, and lead projects are all ranked highly in our discussions with employers. The WPI Project Plan assists students in developing many of these qualities through the university’s distinctive project-based curriculum. Prior to the […]
NACE: “The Social Jobs Partnership”
Social media platforms have been put to work. In late October, Facebook, in conjunction with the U.S. Department of Labor, the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE), and other major stakeholders announced they are moving forward with the “Social Jobs Partnership.” Recognizing that social media tools are valuable for recruiting efforts, these organizations seek […]
Recruiter’s Toolbox: Information Sessions
Being visible on the WPI campus is essential to managing the reputation of your company’s brand to the WPI students that you are trying to recruit. Many forums such as job postings, career fairs, and on-campus recruiting (OCR), help your organization find and filter the talent that is best for your company. One of the […]
Major Highlight: Fire Protection Engineering
Peering over the horizon into the future, Henry Lucian Phillips (WPI Class of 1893) was the first to imply the importance of fire protection in a May 1898 issue of the WPI Journal. Over time, his vision was realized in line with a national need to improve fire safety. The National Commission on Fire Prevention […]
