What defines WPI? Learning and research with a purpose, as these stories show:
Every day, in areas such as health care, energy, and education, WPI faculty and students collaborate across disciplines to solve some of the most pressing issues of our time.
Lehr und Kunst. German for Theory and Practice, it's WPI's founding motto and the principle that still underlies our academic programs today. In class, in projects, and in research, students and faculty put knowledge into action to make the world better.
Technology for Safeguarding First Responders Inside Buildings to be Showcased at National Workshop
Aug. 2-3 meeting at WPI will include technology demonstrations, updates on federal initiatives, and discussions on location and tracking system standards. >
It's All About Trust: WPI Researchers Help Build a Safer and More Secure Digital World
Research on wireless networks, cloud computing, social media, and electronic security aims to overcome our anxiety about our digital devices and the data we entrust to them. >
At D.C. Conference, WPI PhD Student Presents Research on How Students Learn at Different Rates
Zach Pardos placed second among student teams and fourth place overall out of more than 600 teams, in a high-profile annual data mining competition. His performance allowed him the chance to present his research this week in Washington, D.C. >
WPI Instructor James Dempsey's Novel Takes Bite Out of Zombie Genre
After 20 years in journalism and researching medieval English poets, WPI's James Dempsey has penned a new book – on zombies. >
WPI Among 'Ten Engineering Schools That Should Be On Your Radar,' According to the Fiske Guide to Colleges
The guide, which profiles 300 of the nation's "best and most interesting colleges and universities," selected WPI because of its renowned "emphasis on projects and team building." >
WPI Engineering Undergrads Praise University's Learning Environment
The quality of instruction in WPI's engineering majors fares better than some of the university's peer schools, according to a survey by the national Project to Assess Climate in Engineering. >
