Student involvement is key to maintaining and increasing sustainability at WPI. The different clubs and organizations shown below are dedicated to providing students with the opportunity to make a difference in sustainability on campus. Detailed information about each can be found by:
- WPI Sustainability Webpage
- WPI Campus Labs (aka TechSync)
- Emailing the respective group
The WPI Active Minds chapter brings its national organization’s mission to our campus with the goal of destigmatizing mental illness and providing support for WPI’s students and community.
- Sustainability Type: Accessibility
- SDG: Good Health & Wellbeing
The American Academy for Environmental Engineers and Scientists is a community for Environmental Engineers promoting professional development and opportunities.
- Sustainability Type: Environmental
- SDGs: Sustainable Cities & Communities; Climate Action
The Black Student Union (BSU) is an organization that allows students of all races to learn about African American culture, lifestyle, and history in an intellectual, social and cultural environment.
- Sustainability Type: Representation
- SDG: Reduced Inequalities
The WPI DoughClub is an extension of the DoughBoyz breakfast catering start-up in the Worcester community. The student club works on promoting social justice and sustainability for food insecurity on campus
- Sustainability Type: Food Accessibility
- SDGs: Zero Hunger; Reduced Inequalities
Engineers Without Borders (EWB-USA) aims to reach basic human needs and solve challenges through sustainable projects.
- Sustainability Type: Water Accessibility
- SDG: Clean Water & Sanitation
Exploradreams is a tutoring/mentoring program for elementary and middle school students from the Friendly House in Worcester.
- Sustainability Type: Education Accessibility
- SDG: Quality Education
The Food Recovery Network (FRN) brings surplus food to those in need throughout the Worcester area.
- Sustainability Type: Food Accessibility
- SDG: Zero Hunger
The Greenhouse and Horticulture Club offers students the opportunity to learn about various flora by caring for the plants in the WPI greenhouse.
- Sustainability Type: Environmental
- SDG: Life on Land
The Green Team is focused on increasing sustainability on campus and hosts many events throughout the year.
- Sustainability Type: Environmental
- SDGs: Sustainable Cities & Communities; Climate Action
Habitat for Humanity at WPI helps students provide others in the global community with adequate housing.
- Sustainability Type: Housing Equality
- SDG: No Poverty; Industry, Innovation, & Infrastructure
The Outing Club encourages students to enjoy the outdoors with safe, environmentally friendly activities.
- Sustainability Type: Environmental
- SDGs: Sustainable Cities & Communities; Climate Action
The Sustainability Ambassadors increase sustainability on campus through interdisciplinary projects and communication.
The Vegetarian/Vegan Club provides resources and supports those who are currently living or with to try a vegetarian or vegan lifestyle.
- Sustainability Type: Environmental
- SDGs: Sustainable Cities & Communities; Climate Action