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WPI Attains Designation as an R1 Research University

Multiple media outlets reported on WPI's designation as an R1 institution. The classification from the American Council on Education and the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching identifies WPI as a top-tier research institution based on research spending and the number of doctoral degrees awarded annually. Coverage included articles in Forbes, The Boston Globe, MassLive, University Business, Worcester Business Journal, and The Worcester Guardian.

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Worcester Business Journal
WPI researcher awarded $600K to develop surgical robots

Robotics engineering professor Loris Fichera is advancing research to create robots that can be used to facilitate incision-free surgery. The Worcester Business Journal profiled Fichera’s work and a National Science Foundation award supporting it.