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The Race for the ‘Auld Mug’ WPI alumnus Liam Shanahan with the American Magic racing team in Barcelona
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The Race for the ‘Auld Mug’

Few sporting events capture a sailor’s imagination more than the America’s Cup, and Liam Shanahan ’18 counts himself among the enchanted. As an engineer on the American Magic team, Shanahan hopes that his handiwork will help bring the trophy back to its original home in New York.

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It’s Good to Be King Paul Liberman at DraftKings
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It’s Good to Be King

DraftKings co-founder Paul Liberman ’05 builds a gaming empire with an engineering mindset.

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Pitch Perfect Gabriella Hoops at the 2023 Women's World Cup
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Pitch Perfect

Gabriela Hoops ’19 operates at the crucial intersection between sports and tech.

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A Dry Heat Jamal Yagoobi with his industrial dryer at Sagamore Labs
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A Dry Heat

Jamal Yagoobi’s dual areas of expertise have him in demand everywhere from outer space to the manufacturing floor.

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Working Smarter, Not Harder Rugged Robot at sunrise on a job site
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Working Smarter, Not Harder

Derrick Morse ’01, MS ’03, cofounded Rugged Robotics to tackle the back-breaking, detailed work of layout transfer.

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The Humanity of Robots in the Workplace The Humanity of Robots in the Workplace
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The Humanity of Robots in the Workplace

As WPI researchers—and alumni—introduce innovative robotic solutions into entirely new workplace environments, understanding how humans interact, appreciate, and accept these high-tech coworkers takes on greater significance.

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