Innovation Studio

The "front door to innovation” at WPI, The Innovation Studio brings WPI’s distinctive project-based approach to life. 

The first and second floors of the 78,000-square-foot residential and classroom facility, which opened in August 2018, include a teaching laboratory currently configured as a robotics lab; a makerspace; high-tech classrooms for the Great Problems Seminar; the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and a welcoming café. Atop the Innovation Studio, Messenger Residence Hall promotes integrated living and learning.

The Innovation Studio

Within The Innovation Studio, you will find:

  • McDonough Maker Space and Fitzgerald Prototyping Lab
  • Aberdale Active Learning Classroom and Oliver Active Learning Classroom
  • Noiles Teaching Laboratory
  • Class of 1964 Connections Gallery
  • Global Lab with Scherer Video Recording Suite
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
  • Café featuring Joy Empanadas

Hours of Operation

Normal Academic Term Hours 

Sun-Thur: 7:30am – 12:00am

Fri-Sat: 7:30am – 1:00am

Clock Icon of clock 11:00 am to 2:00 pm - Innovation Studio
Come together to inspire and be inspired!
Clock Icon of clock 8:30 am to 12:30 pm - Innovation Studio
Get ready for an exciting morning at our second annual STEM Education Showcase! Visit https://tinyurl.com/WPISTEMEducationShowcase25 for details!