Sense of Place: A Visible Statement Diversity in STEM mural

Sense of Place: A Visible Statement

A mural celebrating diversity in STEM, a gift from the Class of 2021, was unveiled at Homecoming.

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The Father of Winglets: Richard T. Whitcomb, Class of 1943 Richard Witcomb in a wind tunnel

The Father of Winglets: Richard T. Whitcomb, Class of 1943

Research on birds led Richard T. Whitcomb ’43 to three major improvements to aeronautics, including the winglets you see on modern aircraft.

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Research Investigates Stress Fractures in Female Runners Stress fracture research

Research Investigates Stress Fractures in Female Runners

Researcher Karen Troy, professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, has been awarded a $462,645 grant by the National Institutes of Health to determine the role that muscle and bone strength play in stress fractures in the feet of female runners.

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A New Choice in Treating Your Voice Robotics Laser Probe

A New Choice in Treating Your Voice

WPI researcher Loris Fichera has developed a flexible, slimmed-down robotic laser probe for endoscopic larynx surgeries that could reduce recovery time for patients and cut health care spending by shifting procedures from hospitals to doctors’ offices.

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Leading with Purpose Strategic Plan

Leading with Purpose

Aligned with the launch of Beyond These Towers, WPI unveiled this past fall its new strategic plan—a shared vision for the university over the next five years.

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A Youth Mental Health Crisis Mental Health

A Youth Mental Health Crisis

President Laurie Leshin convened the Mental Health & Well-Being Task Force in September to advance WPI’s goal of creating a campus centered on mental health and well-being.

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