International Graduate Students

Mark has a passion for science and research. During his graduate work, his mentoring relationship with his advisor, Professor Carissa Olsen, has made an impact on his studies. “She has enlivened my passion for science,” he says. “She has helped me to be more confident about my opinions and ideas in my field of study. She has also helped me overcome the fear of failure in science. Failure is normal, but it is the lessons learned and the next line of action that is much more important.”

"WPI is a place that really motivated me and trained me well to face real-world challenges and better my community. The project-based learning at WPI really stood out to me and prepared me well to go into real-world industries."

When Solange learned of WPI as a potential option for her Fulbright Scholar placement, she was ready to discover more about the STEM focus. With a dedicated interest in climate change and community, she knew the university’s Community Climate Adaptation master’s degree program would offer the well-rounded approach she was seeking in a graduate school program.