AI at WPI
Programs and Departments with AI
WPI’s departments and programs infuse AI across projects and courses so students can apply AI considerations to what they are learning now and how they will work in the future. In addition, WPI offers an artificial intelligence master’s program, a BS/MS in AI option, and a graduate certificate in AI, for students who want to gain a deeper understanding of the field.
Master’s in Artificial Intelligence
WPI’s 30-credit, flexible MS-AI degree allows students gain technical expertise in understanding, developing, deploying, and innovating AI techniques and systems in a responsible fashion. Students, who come from varied degree and technical preparation backgrounds, learn future-ready job skills with project-based courses and either a capstone or thesis. Working with industry partners, they apply AI skills across industries and disciplines.
Find out more about the MS in Artificial Intelligence at WPI.
Combined BS/MS Degree
WPI undergraduates may pursue an accelerated BS/MS option. While earning a bachelor’s degree in any major offered at WPI, students may concurrently pursue an MS in AI by double-counting certain courses toward both degrees. This accelerated option shortens the time for completing two degrees.
Graduate Certificate in AI
The 12-credit graduate certificate in Artificial Intelligence (AI) prepares students to utilize AI technologies in real-world applications. Course choices are targeted to AI and the student's interests. Find out more about WPI's graduate certificate in AI.
Learn More About AI Terms
To help you navigate the complex web of AI, this infographic highlights 11 essential terms and their definitions. From “machine learning” to “neural networks” to “large language models,” it serves as a valuable reference for both beginners and enthusiasts. As AI increasingly integrates into everyday life, you'll want to be familiar with this vocabulary.
AI Across the Curriculum
Examples of courses that have elements of AI theory:
- Data Science III: Computational Data Intelligence (Data Science)
- Artificial Intelligence with Business Application (Management Systems)
- Ethical Impact and Communication in Robotics and AI Research (Writing)
- Data Mining and Knowledge Discovery in Databases (Computer Science)
- Financial Institutions, Markets & Technology (Finance)
- Wireless Technologies and Applications (ECE)
- Cognitive Psychology (Psychology)
- Neuroscience
AI Research Groups & Labs
AI and GPT: AI for Research Library Guides
Additional faculty focus areas:
- Robotics
- Cybersecurity
- Data Science
- Smart Cities
- Autonomous Vehicles
- Learning Sciences
- UXDM
- Fire Protection
- Wireless
AI Conversations on Campus
Critical Conversations Events
AI and Healthcare: WPI’s community engages in important discussions and considerations about how AI impacts and influences human life. A recent expert panel discussion, Critical Conversation: Artificial Intelligence & Your Health: The Future is Now considered the implications of AI in healthcare and questions including topics surrounding AI in medicine and how it may help diagnose, predict, or even prevent disease.
AI and Language: Another Critical Conversation event focused on ChatGPT explored how the debut of large language models challenged society’s understanding of how AI can work. Watch the video of the Critical Conversations ChatGPT event.
Manasi Vartak '10 Uses AI to Help Businesses
As founder and CEO of AI start-up Verta, Manasi Vartak ’10 knew WPI would give her the tools she needed to make a difference in a rapidly developing industry.
ChatGPT: Revolutionary Tech or Pandora’s Box?
In this Journal article, five WPI experts weigh in on the impact of ChatGPT—in society and in the classroom—as the world adjusts to this new landscape.
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AI Faculty Experts
As founding Head of the interdisciplinary Data Science program here at WPI, I take great pleasure in doing all in my power to support the Data Science community in all its facets from research collaborations, and new educational initiatives to our innovative industry-sponsored and mentored Graduate Qualifying projects at the graduate level.
Carolina Ruiz is the Associate Dean of Arts and Sciences and the Harold L. Jurist ’61 and Heather E. Jurist Dean's Professor of Computer Science. She joined the WPI faculty in 1997. Prof. Ruiz’s research is in Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, and Data Mining, and their applications to Medicine and Health. She has worked on several clinical domains including sleep, stroke, obesity and pancreatic cancer. Prof.
Dr. Jean King is an active neuroscientist and Peterson Family Dean of Arts & Sciences at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Previously Dr.
Professor Kong’s research interests focus on data mining and machine learning, with emphasis on addressing the data science problems in biomedical and social applications. Data today involves an increasing number of data types that need to be handled differently from conventional data records, and an increasing number of data sources that need to be fused together. Dr. Kong is particularly interested in designing algorithms to tame data variety issues in various research fields, such as biomedical research, social computing, neuroscience, and business intelligence.