The Archivist: Helping NASA Reach for the Stars
In 1983, WPI students shared a prototype for a new space glove with 70 NASA administrators, scientists, and engineers.
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Converting Bamboo Into Fuel
Researchers at WPI and around the globe has co-developed a process to convert bamboo into an ethanol fuel for powering cars and trucks.
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Sensor-Equipped Glove to Allow Remote Operation
WPI researchers are developing a soft, lightweight glove equipped with printed sensors and electronic circuits that will enable a user to tele-operate or train robotic systems.
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Director Named for the New Center for Well-Being
Paula Fitzpatrick, PhD, joined WPI in February as the inaugural director of the new Center for Well-Being, which will provide wellness programming and support for the campus community.
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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
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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