Our team aimed to assist all WPI on-campus clubs and organizations, including the STEM Education Center, through the improvement of their volunteer data collection processes.
WPI’s STEM Education Center
Committed to empowering educators to lead relevant, integrated & inclusive STEM experiences.
Student Researchers
Andrew Costas (Class of 2025 Mechanical Engineering): While I have chosen to pursue an education in engineering, I have always had an interest in education. This project allowed me to work in an area that combines those two interests. I am grateful to have had the opportunity to not only benefit my school, but also the Worcester Community through my work with the STEM Education Center.
Zehai Li (Class of 2026 Robotics Engineering): I have always been passionate about technology and its potential to solve real-world problems. This project allowed me to delve into the ways engineering can support community engagement. I particularly enjoyed collaborating with local organizations and applying my technical skills to improve data management systems, ensuring that volunteer efforts are effectively tracked and reported.
Yanbo Hua (Class of 2026 Robotics engineering): I have a passion for technology and innovation. This project allowed me to explore the intersection of computer science and community engagement. I enjoyed developing software tools that enhance the tracking of community involvement and collaborating with team members to create efficient solutions for data management.
Chenhan Guan (Class of 2026 Robotics Engineering): Growing up in a diverse community, I developed a strong interest in how organizations can better engage with their surroundings. This project gave me the opportunity to explore the practical aspects of community engagement and contribute to creating more effective data collection systems. I enjoyed working with my team to identify key stakeholders and propose improvements to enhance our impact.
Project Goal and Objectives
The main focus of our project was to enhance WPI’s system for gathering community engagement data using a software called Collaboratory. We achieved this by analyzing the current system in place for collecting WPI’s volunteer data. In addition, we recommended adaptations to the current system as well as developed a map of stakeholders on campus that hold community engagement data. We also investigated why WPI chose Collaboratory so that we could make the best recommendations moving forward.
When executing our plan, our group kept three main focuses in mind.
Analyze WPI’s current system for tracking community engagement
Develop a map of all the stakeholders on campus that track or use community engagement data
Make recommendations for WPI to consider when adapting the current system
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