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Do you know how quickly a Christmas tree can burn and what measures you can take to prevent this type of fire from happening in your home? Every year, WPI’s student chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers conducts a tree burn demonstration in a laboratory in the Department of Fire protection Engineering to educate students and the public on the dangers and dynamics of Christmas tree fires. The event highlights fire prevention and safety measures during the holiday season and highlights the hands-on learning opportunities available to students in WPI’s fire protection engineering program.
“Prolonged or widespread port strikes across multiple U.S. ports would erode business confidence in the country's supply chain reliability.” Sara Saberi, associate professor of operations and industrial engineering in The Business School, provided analysis for Inside Supply Management Weekly on the effects of the strike by 45,000 dockworkers at ports from Texas to Maine.
James Urban, assistant professor in Fire Protection Engineering, talked with the Telegram & Gazette about using a federal grant to test his forest-fire research at the International Space Station.
John Sanbonmatsu, associate professor of philosophy, talked with The New Republic about often-overlooked environmental impacts of animal agriculture and the fishing industry in an article about the challenges of adopting a vegan lifestyle.
WPI senior Nolan Warner, a biology and biotechnology major and tight end on the football team, underwent a stem cell donation procedure to help a one-year-old boy. Warner is the third WPI football player to donate stem cells through the "Get in the Game" initiative that educates college football players and campus communities on the ability to save lives through bone marrow and blood stem cell transplants.
An article in BestColleges explores how business schools at universities and colleges are incorporating artificial intelligence into curriculum. It highlights WPI's AI master's degree program and the cross-university collaborations that are a key element of it.
John McNeill, the Bernard M. Gordon Dean of the School of Engineering, and Oli Qirko, the North American president of Cambridge Consultants, Inc. and member of the advisory board for the School of Engineering, authored this op-ed regarding ways employers in STEM industries can foster inclusion and build the demand for women scientists and engineers. The piece also explores how project work, like WPI's educational model, serves as a successful example of best practices. The piece was published in PE Magazine, the flagship publication of the National Society of Professional Engineers.
The first of its kind program in the United States is designed amid growing concerns about fire and explosion risk posed by manufacturing facilities and advancing technologies like electric vehicles and hydrogen fuel cells.
Joe Sarkis, professor of management in The Business School at WPI, talked with Marketplace about the latest manufacturing data in a radio interview broadcast on National Public Radio stations across the country.
“WPI is making contributions to global efforts around sustainability, climate adaptation, social equity and global health.” Mimi Sheller, dean of The Global School, discusses the global impact of WPI faculty and students; and the dynamic environment and cross-institutional collaboration generated by Worcester’s colleges and universities.
Worcester is home to a thriving gaming industry. Livability reports on how the Massachusetts Digital Game Institute, based at WPI, and our interactive media and game development program are helping students enter the field and innovate.
A team of computer science and data science students developed a smartphone app, in partnership with the EcoTarium, designed to make visiting the outdoor museum a more robust, independent, and accessible experience for people with visual impairment.
Kwamie Dunbar, associate professor of finance and director of WPI’s financial technology programs, provided analysis for a Techopedia article about stablecoins. He addressed some of the reasons behind the increased adoption of this form of cryptocurrency, the potential benefits of using stablecoins in cross-border payments, and remaining hurdles to more widespread use.
A new transfer agreement with Mount Wachusett Community College (MWCC) aims to create a smooth pathway for MWCC students to continue their education in STEM fields at WPI.
Bioengineer.org wrote about a $2 million grant from the National Science Foundation and the Paul G. Allen Family Foundation that Kyumin Lee, associate professor of computer science, and Renata Konrad, associate professor at The Business School, will use to develop technology and data analysis that will deter illegal wildlife trafficking.
Erica Brozovsky, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Humanities & Arts, authored a piece for The Mozilla Blog that outlines some of the interesting backstories behind commonly used words and phrases related to the internet.
Farnoush Reshadi, assistant professor of marketing, provided analysis for a WalletHub article about the steps parents should take if they want to open a bank account for a child and how to teach kids about banking.
New students participated in the traditional crossing of the Earle Bridge to mark their arrival on campus. "I really hold the traditions and the community of WPI really highly," Michaela Cluett, a senior from Charlton who serves as the president of WPI's Student Government Association, said.
Rosanna Garcia, professor of innovation and entrepreneurship in The Business School, spoke with Fortune about how entrepreneurship-focused MBA programs help drill home an entrepreneurial mindset and the concert of "customer discovery."
The Worcester Business Journal named Theona Scola to its 40 under 40 list. Scola serves as a director of donor strategy and stewardship in the Division of University Advancement. The article outlines Scola's contributions to donor outreach efforts and service to WPI's Staff Council.
The Worcester Business Journal named Denis Brown to its 40 under 40 list. He serves as resident district manager for Chartwells Higher Education dining services at WPI. The article outlines his contributions including efforts to work with students to construct new meal plans.
