“This plan represents an opportunity to further the university’s reputation as a paragon of innovation, and reflects the best thinking of a community that embraces the ideals of this institution and believes in its ability of its people to change the world.” Read more

• Mission, Vision & Values
• Download the plan (pdf)
• Nov 2017 Update (pdf)

Today, there are complex challenges confronting people across the globe, and many exciting technological advances are within reach. It is imperative that WPI continue to set the standard for undergraduate STEM education.

• MORE
  in four
• Global Projects
  for all
• Major and
  a mission

We know that the most innovative thinkers, makers, and problem solvers are attracted by and flourish in an environment that supports and rewards rigorous, cross-disciplinary work at the cutting edge of discovery. Faculty and students who work on the most advanced ideas are motivated to learn deeply and discover new knowledge. Our strategies in research and graduate education include:

• Research
  Enterprise
• WPI
  PhD Plan
• Competency-Based
  online education

WPI has a vital leadership role to play in addressing the increasingly urgent and complex challenges facing higher education, our nation’s competitiveness, and the health and safety of our planet. We will drive this effort with three strategies that reflect both our historic strengths and our cutting-edge spirit:

• Center For
  Project-Based Learning
• Global
  Partnerships
• Foisie Innovation
  Studio