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Interactive Media and Game Development Professor Explains Mystery House Games
As the author of the book "Wandering Games," Kagen shared her insight into the aspects of mystery house games like "Blue Prince" that captivate players.
Alexander Wyglinski, director of the Wireless Innovation Laboratory, provided analysis for an article on the benefits and side effects of intelligent connectivity -- or the interconnectivity of artificial intelligence, 5G networks, and internet-connected devices. He discusses society's dependence on connectivity and the challenge of bandwidth shortages.
A team of researchers including Joseph Sarkis, professor of management in The Business School, has published a study which found that online reviews of products may influence decisions companies make about which products they will discontinue. The team analyzed thousands of online reviews and identified characteristics of those reviews that make a product more likely to be discontinued.
The third annual event, to be held at WPI's Innovation Studio, will feature a keynote speech from Debora Jackson, Dean of The Business School. The expo provides support, resources, and networking opportunities, and will include a business pitch competition.
Jiawei Yang, assistant professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering who is affiliated with the Department of Biomedical Engineering, is developing a new class of medical adhesives to safely and reliably connect human tissues to therapeutic devices implanted in the body, such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, and artificial joints.
A group of student entrepreneurs from WPI was chosen from hundreds of entries to be a top 25 finalist for the Schulze Entrepreneur Challenge. Antonio Marzoratti and Ivan Zou are part of a team that has developed an attachable power-assist device that can transform a manual wheelchair into a powered wheelchair.
How can advancements in imaging technology improve the kidney donation process and save lives? Spectrum News 1 Worcester reported on the efforts of Haichong Zhang, associate professor in robotics engineering and biomedical engineering, and Xihan Ma, a robotics engineering PhD student, to develop and test a robotic system that seeks to empower clinicians to make better decisions about a donated kidney’s viability for transplantation.
Lydia Ellen Tonani-Penha, a PhD student in materials science and engineering, is working on a NASA-funded research project to examine ways to purify the frozen or liquid brine that Mars is infused with. She and Robert Hyers, the George I. Alden Professor and Head of the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, presented the project plan at the Lunar and Planetary Science Conference in Texas.
Xiaowei Teng, the James H. Manning Professor of Chemical Engineering, has received an award from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to study the recovery of critical minerals like uranium from industrial wastewater. The work seeks to improve the health of ecosystems and meet a growing demand for nuclear fuel.
Carrick Eggleston, professor of civil, environmental, and architectural engineering, provided analysis for an article in This Old House about solar companies. Eggleston offered insight to homeowners to guide their selection of a solar company and suggestions on factors to consider including efficiency, cost, and maintenance.
Three WPI students represented the university's innovation and entrepreneurship in a citywide intercollegiate pitch competition. Calvin Lambert, Russell Hertel, and Luis Alzamora presented their entrepreneurial ideas at WooTank and won financial support for their business ventures. The event was part of StartUp Week Worcester.
The Worcester Telegram & Gazette highlighted WPI in its coverage of area college graduation speakers. Michelle Gass '90, president and CEO of Levi Strauss & Co., will give the address at the university's Undergraduate Commencement ceremony. Noubar Afeyan, founder of Flagship Pioneering, and co-founder and chair of Moderna, will give the address at the Graduate Commencement ceremony.
Mike Timko, professor of chemical engineering, spoke with WBUR about new technology coming out of his lab that promises to separate PFAS ‘forever chemicals’ from wastewater sludge and turn what’s left into fuel.
Milosh Puchovsky, professor of practice and department head in Fire Protection Engineering, spoke with Spectrum News 1 during coverage of a demonstration of the benefits of residential fire sprinkler systems.
Multiple news outlets reported on WPI's recognition by U.S. News & World Report as 18th in the nation among ranked four-year schools for return on investment (ROI). After 40 years, the value of a WPI education is estimated at $3.4 million.
Ali Rangwala, professor in Fire Protection Engineering and head of WPI's Explosion Protection Engineering program, talked with MassLive about safety concerns surrounding the installation of large battery storage centers in municipalities.
If you see the movie Rule Breakers, look for a robot developed in 2022 by a student and professor from the robotics engineering program. The Worcester Telegram & Gazette reported on the student research work that drew movie producers to the program; and ultimately led to WPI's unique contribution to the film about Afghanistan’s first all-female robotics team and its inspiring journey to international competitions.
The Worcester Business Journal reported on a new ranking from The Princeton Review that named WPI's Interactive Media and Game Development program as the 12th best undergraduate game design program and 13th best graduate game design program in the nation in 2025.
Alexander Smith, associate professor of economics in the Department of Social Science & Policy Studies, provided analysis for a WalletHub article about ways to track personal expenses by categorizing them in budget categories. Smith also suggested advice on ways to be realistic, rather than optimistic, when budgeting.
