WPI Journal

The Itch to Heal

With unconventional thinking honed at WPI, Elzani van Zyl tackles the scourge of malaria.

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Elzani van Zyl - research about malaria

The Schedule Tamer

John Stewart ’97 uses AI to solve the complex mathematical problem of sports scheduling for professional leagues.

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A man in a black shirt stands next to a brick wall with a large building and colorful sculptures in the background.

A Robotic Assist for Better Health

In the Medical FUSION Lab, engineers are combining medical imaging and robotics to make healthcare better, safer, and more cost-effective.

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Haichong (Kai) Zhang in lab
The Schedule Tamer A man in a black shirt stands next to a brick wall with a large building and colorful sculptures in the background.

The Schedule Tamer

John Stewart ’97 uses AI to solve the complex mathematical problem of sports scheduling for professional leagues.

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A Robotic Assist for Better Health Haichong (Kai) Zhang in lab

A Robotic Assist for Better Health

In the Medical FUSION Lab, engineers are combining medical imaging and robotics to make healthcare better, safer, and more cost-effective.

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Lob Shot to Checkmate Joshua Solomon holding a ball while standing in the pool

Lob Shot to Checkmate

Joshua Solomon '26 excels in two very different disciplines: water polo and competitive chess.

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Taking the Scary Out of Organic Chemistry Someone is distressed by chemistry

Taking the Scary Out of Organic Chemistry

Anita Mattson is helping her students find a positive, emotional connection to organic chemistry through a series of six comic books.

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Soaking Up the Culture While Doing Research in London Global impact - London hero

Soaking Up the Culture While Doing Research in London

WPI students have completed research projects in London for decades. The latest group created an audio tour for the Brunel Museum after studying how visitors interact with exhibits.

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Steven Van Dessel Snapshot of Professor Steven Van Dessel's showcases items

Steven Van Dessel

Get to know Steven Van Dessel, professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, through items found in his office.

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An Exhibit Inspired by a Young Boy’s Vision A man and a woman sit on a bench in front of a dinosaur statue and a glass building, holding a framed picture

An Exhibit Inspired by a Young Boy’s Vision

Cale Putnam ’07 and his wife, Liz, work to keep their son’s spirit alive at Worcester’s EcoTarium.

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Q&A with Bogdan Vernescu on the Impact of Federal Research Funding Changes Portrait of Bogdan Vernescu

Q&A with Bogdan Vernescu on the Impact of Federal Research Funding Changes

The vice provost for research reports that research expenditures are at an all-time high, but federal funding changes are posing challenges.

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Alumni Couple Gives Back in Gratitude The Fries couple

Alumni Couple Gives Back in Gratitude

Danielle and Kenneth Fries are giving back to their alma mater to support scholarships, athletics, and student organizations.

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At the Heart of his Support: Pride in WPI’s Growth Bernhart and his horse

At the Heart of his Support: Pride in WPI’s Growth

Gregory Barnhart '70 credits WPI's hands-on learning and his fraternity for forging his successful career.

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Hidden Treasures at Higgins House A closeup of the Aldus coat of arms on Higgins House

Hidden Treasures at Higgins House

Higgins House, a 1923 architectural marvel, is filled with hidden treasures, including detailed carvings that reflect its unique design.

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Building Better Bioadhesives Bioadhesive image

Building Better Bioadhesives

NEWS ROUNDUP: Developing a new class of medical adhesives to safely and reliably connect human tissues to therapeutic devices implanted in the body; new engineering dean; turning scrap metal to essential equipment; and more.

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Goat Guide the puppy with his nose to Gompei

Goat Guide

Alex Sawicki ’27 and Clay Ramus ’27 are training a black lab puppy to be a guide dog, continuing a tradition for their fraternity, Phi Kappa Theta.

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Lora Brueck and Art at the Heart of the Library Lora Brueck

Lora Brueck and Art at the Heart of the Library

University Librarian Anna Keller Gold writes about Lora Brueck, WPI’s first archivist and a passionate artist, who was instrumental in bringing art to Gordon Library.

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Class Notes Summer 2025 Class Notes

Class Notes Summer 2025

Catch up with fellow alumni, then send your news to classnotes@wpi.edu.

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