Stephanie Smieszek-Racine ’19 is the Vice Chair of the Women of WPI. This summer, the group, with support from the Alumni Association, is hosting a Vineyard Tour and Tasting event with WPI alumna ...

Next Stop: Space "In space, without the effect of gravity, we can control the flame by controlling the airflow and we can create non-steady flame behaviors and study those behaviors in a controlled ...

Adam Savage, former MythBusters host, has posted a new video on his Tested YouTube channel highlighting his project to design and build an animatronic Grogu (Baby Yoda from The Mandalorian).

Christina Bailey-Hytholt ’15, assistant professor of chemical engineering, has been named to the Leonard P. Kinnicutt Professorship for a three-year appointment.

You must understand society to effectively address our global grand challenges. Toward this end, the Social Science & Policy Studies (SSPS) department prepares students to understand human behavior ...

At WPI, students are involved in engineering projects and research from the very beginning. Our pioneering project-based learning approach means our undergraduate and graduate students learn in the ...

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) announced today that Matthew Thaler has been named vice president and general counsel of the university following an impactful tenure as deputy general counsel ...

Why Cover WAFFLE: WAFFLE is a visually dynamic, inspiring event highlighting the power of STEM education and international collaboration. Media will find compelling photo, video, and interview ...

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) celebrated its 2025 Commencement with a series of ceremonies honoring the achievements of graduates across all degree levels. For the second year, commencement ...

It’s my pleasure to announce that the new head of WPI’s Department of Biomedical Engineering (BME) is Karen Troy, an accomplished scholar and teacher in the area of musculoskeletal biomechanics, ...

Our Global Projects Program is not an ordinary study abroad experience—like everything else at WPI, it’s distinctive. Regardless of if you choose to work across the city or across the ocean, it’s the ...

WPI is pleased to announce that Laura Martinez has joined WPI’s External Relations team as Director of Government & Community Relations. In this role, Laura will help strengthen and manage WPI’s ...