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A Space Dream Realized Ryan McDevitt and Matt Shea
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A Space Dream Realized

In his application essay, Matt Shea '03 wrote that he dreamed of sending something into space. Now 20 years later, that dream has become a reality. He joined with longtime friend Ryan McDevitt ’03 to start Benchmark Space Systems, which builds propulsion systems for satellites.

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The Never-Ending Crisis An illustration depecting elements from WPI's efforts to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic
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The Never-Ending Crisis

The COVID-19 pandemic posed an existential threat to the WPI community. This is the story, told in 13 chapters, of the process and the people behind WPI’s response to this monumental challenge.

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The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Timeline
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The COVID-19 Pandemic: A Timeline

A look back at events that first occurred in late December 2019 all the way to August 2021.

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Lessons Learned and a Better Normal
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Lessons Learned and a Better Normal

The hard-won lessons of the past year and a half will make WPI a better university in the years ahead.

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All Hands on Deck
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All Hands on Deck

The membership of the Coronavirus Emergency Response Team changed from time to time as the team evolved through several phases reflecting the changing needs of the university.

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New Modes of Teaching
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New Modes of Teaching

Getting students and faculty members back in classrooms required technology, transparency, collaboration, and a healthy dose of community.

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