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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.
Cyber threats are becoming more sophisticated. Xiaoyan (Sherry) Sun, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science, discusses how managed detection and response combines technology and human expertise to approach cybersecurity risks. Learn more in this article from Techopedia.
The class of 2024 was celebrated at commencement ceremonies at the DCU Center. "Today's commencement is especially meaningful," said President Grace J. Wang. "The global pandemic kept many of you from having an in-person high school graduation ceremony. It's truly a joy and honor to celebrate our graduates in person, together." Graduates included the first cohort of WPI's Great Minds/CoMPASS Scholar Program. It supports low-income, academically talented, first-generation students from Worcester Public Schools.
Among the nearly 1,200 undergraduate students who celebrated their commencement Friday, ten were part of the first Great Minds/CoMPASS Scholars Program. The scholarship program is for first-generation students from Worcester Public Schools and provides orientation and support throughout the students' time at WPI.
WHDH-TV aired video of Bella, the WPI police department's explosives sniffing K-9, walking across the stage at commencement in recognition of her retirement following 8 years of service to the campus community. Video of the celebratory moment was also aired by WCVB-TV.
Bella, the WPI police department's explosives-sniffing K-9 was honored at commencement ceremonies upon her retirement following eight years of service to the campus community and in assistance to Massachusetts State Police and other authorities at major public events.
Ten alumni of Worcester Public Schools will graduate as WPI's first cohort of students in a scholarship program designed to financially, academically, and emotionally support students with holistic, intentional, and research-backed programming to propel students from marginalized and disadvantaged backgrounds to be successful STEM professionals.
Yan Wang, the William B. Smith Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, was named to the Boston Globe’s Tech Power Players 50 list. Wang was recognized for his pioneering work to recycle lithium-ion batteries and to build cleaner li-ion batteries with improved performance.
A new agreement with Quinsigamond Community College will expand pathways for transfer students, enhancing the partnership between the institutions, with a goal of preparing more people for the STEM workforce through education and training.
Jenn Parissi-Forti, director of presidential and institutional events, talked with the Worcester Telegram & Gazette about WPI's Commencement ceremonies, being held for the first time this year at the DCU Center.
A lithium-metal battery manufacturer plans to fund a new research initiative led by Professor Yan Wang to develop a recycling technology for lithium-metal batteries. Wang is the William B. Smith Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
Students were honored with the prestigious award that recognizes undergraduates who demonstrated outstanding work in all three of their required projects for graduation.
Phishing attacks are an increasing concern. What do you need to know? Patrick Schaumont, professor in the Department of Electrical & Computer Engineering, offers insight in this Techopedia article.
Environmental Protection Agency funding will support WPI research, involving students in mechanical & materials engineering and robotics engineering, into harmful algal blooms. The project seeks to create 3D-printed floating structures that can serve as photocatalysts to address the blooms.
Some communities are redesigning roadways with an eye to improved safety and public transit flow. Suzanne LePage, an instructor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering provided expert analysis for a Boston 25 News report about roadway design.
President Grace Wang has been named to Worcester Business Journal's Power 100, a list of influential professionals in Central Massachusetts. Wang was recognized in part for her work to cultivate connections between academic research and innovative real-world solutions.
Kola Akindele, Associate Vice President - External Relations & Partnerships, has been named to Worcester Business Journal's Power 100, a list of influential professionals in Central Massachusetts. Akindele strengthens community connections in support of the culture of innovation at WPI.
Paula Fitzpatrick, Director of the Center for Well-Being, has been named to Worcester Business Journal's Power 100, a list of influential professionals in Central Massachusetts. Fitzpatrick plays a significant role in creating a culture of health and well-being.
The U.S. Department of Energy will fund research to support environmentally friendly production of iron and steel. The work will be led by Yan Wang, William B. Smith Professor of Mechanical and Materials Engineering.
Neil Heffernan, the William Smith Dean's Professor of Computer Science and the director of the Learning Sciences and Technologies Program, has been awarded a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences to lead efforts to develop an artificial intelligence tutor to help middle-school students learn math while doing homework.
“The changing demographic of leadership at the dean's level demonstrates that many institutions are sensing the winds of change and moving in accordance." Debora Jackson, Dean of The Business School provided analysis for an article on the growing number of women leading business schools. The story appeared in BestColleges and more than 75 newspapers and online outlets including AOL, Good Good Good, Miami Herald, The Charlotte Observer, and Kansas City Star.
