Research
We Are Makers, Leaders, and Boundary Breakers
At the forefront of innovation and entrepreneurship, WPI's Business School faculty brings research into the classroom, giving students an opportunity to learn by doing. From applications that help people manage diabetes and reduce stress, to eye- tracking technology that improves user experiences, to how businesses can learn from the arts, to projects that help make businesses more sustainable, our faculty research makes a real-world impact while inspiring a new generation of makers, leaders, and boundary breakers.
Research Lab News
We’re thrilled to announce that Business School students Noor, David, and Mike are helping develop websites for each of our research labs. Each site will feature the lab’s name, director, mission, and updates to keep the community connected. This project aims to boost visibility for students, alumni, partners, and programs. For now, please refer to the flier and contact the associated lab directors for more details.
Research to Disrupt Wildlife Trafficking
Wildlife trafficking is illegal and has a broad and devastating impact on thousands of species. Two faculty members at WPI are researching how to use technology stop this trade that generates billions of dollars in annual revenue worldwide.
User Experience & Decision Making Laboratory
The UXDM Lab creates value through innovation with user experience. In collaboration with academic researchers and industry experts, the lab investigates the entire user experience through observation, physiological measuring and eye-tracking.
Living and Breathing Innovation & Entrepreneurship at WPI
Innovation and entrepreneurship (I&E) is part of everything we do at WPI. I&E isn't only for those interested in start ups. Programs here include networking, workshops, and events as varied as pitch competitions, prototyping seed funding, mentorship, or even the freedom to tinker in our Makerspace.