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Finding New Ways to Increase Research
Finding New Ways to Increase Research Opportunities Research Solutions Institute to assemble multidisciplinary teams to support faculty, find funding February 15, 2018 The Research Solutions Institute (RSI) at WPI is implementing new initiatives to bolster the university’s research and has brought on new professionals to help reach its goals. Bogdan Vernescu, vice provost for research […]
Vernescu Named Trustee of Romanian-American Foundation
The Foundation’s mission to promote sustainable market economy, promote a democratic society for Romania.
More US Funds Needed to Address Workforce Skills Gap
A strong manufacturing ecosystem that includes manufacturing engineering education is critical to ensuring the future vitality and innovation of manufacturing initiatives in the US. So it was welcome news to learn that the DOD is developing a new manufacturing engineering education (MEE) grant program, authorized by Congress with initial funding of $10 million for fiscal […]
WPI to Play Critical Role in National Manufacturing Initiative
April 10, 2017 University is a participating member in eight Manufacturing USA institutes; Each institute to be awarded $70 million in federal funds, which must be matched with non-federal support Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) today announced it is now a member of eight far-reaching institutes that fall under a public-private partnership known as Manufacturing USA. The […]
VPR Vernescu Appointed to MassTech Board of Directors
Vice Provost for Research Bogdan Vernescu was nominated to join the Board of Directors of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MassTech) MassTech is a unique public agency, created to support the vibrant, growing innovation economy across Massachusetts. It supports business formation and growth in the state’s technology sector, helping the Commonwealth lead in the global digital […]
Bogdan Vernescu Appointed Vice Provost for Research
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) today announced the appointment of Bogdan Vernescu, professor of mathematical sciences and former head of WPI’s Mathematical Sciences Department, as vice provost for research. Vernescu has held the position on an interim basis since October 2014. The vice provost for research (VPR) has overall responsibility for the operation and non-financial support of […]
