Summer 2025

The Itch to Heal Elzani van Zyl - research about malaria
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The Itch to Heal

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

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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.
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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
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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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Taking the Scary Out of Organic Chemistry Someone is distressed by chemistry
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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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Lob Shot to Checkmate Joshua Solomon holding a ball while standing in the pool
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Lob Shot to Checkmate

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

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