Become an independent researcher, communicate your ideas, and keep a balance in your life so you can succeed.
“After I leave WPI this year, the ability to clearly and concisely talk about different concepts with people … is gonna be really important to my future.”
ADVANCE… your goals, your life.
Looking at the Whole Student
A graduate education is about much more than the academics. Your complete education is our goal. We’ll give you what you need to succeed.
There’s no doubt those years bestow you with impressive knowledge and expertise in your chosen field. A WPI graduate degree also gives you the needed skills to become a successful professional—beyond the scope of your academic studies.
We’ll Guide You
Want to learn how to write effective communication?
Are you wondering how to engage a class as a new faculty member?
Do you know how to quickly summarize your research for a potential funder?
Professional development is key to your education. You can’t go out into the world knowing the what, but not knowing the how.
We will challenge you to think in new ways and to create value in the world beyond WPI. To do this, we will teach you how to become a leader in your field, a valuable employee, and a compassionate human being who can successfully navigate what life beyond WPI brings.
“Working in teams takes practice! Understanding how to rapidly develop the interpersonal relationships necessary to execute as a team and yield something comprehensive and complete is necessary for success here at WPI and out in industry.”
From coursework to personal workshops; grow into your best self through several PD programs.
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Get prepared to lead outside the classroom.
To us, you are more than a student.
We know your time at WPI will lead to a career path, and we want you to be prepared. Your academic work is important—we’ll help you translate your knowledge into a meaningful and satisfying career.
Find your way with the education and life skills you need to grow.
You can’t possibly learn everything in a classroom or a lab. We’ve got you covered.
Your academic work gives you powerful knowledge, but it doesn’t always teach you how to write an effective email to your team. WPI is committed to thorough professional development for our grad students.
Become who you are meant to be.
You’ll leave WPI ready for leadership roles.
Your work here prepares you to be a well-educated and effective professional who takes a global view of the work you’re doing. You’ll be proficient in what to do, and you’ll be a leader the world needs.