Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Who is eligible?: Any Massachusetts high school teacher, of any subject.
Who may nominate a teacher?: Any Massachusetts high school student.
How will award recipients be recognized?: Awards and honors will be presented at a special ceremony and dinner at WPI on May 6, 2004.
What will the recipients receive?: The first-, second- and third-place award recipients each will receive a distinctive trophy to display in their schools. In addition, they will receive $5,000, $2,500 and $1,500, respectively, to be used for professional development, equipment purchases and other activities that advance education at their schools.
Will other teachers be honored?: Yes, several other teachers will receive honorable mention awards. They will receive certificates to display in their schools.
Who will choose the honorees?: Finalists will be selected by a panel of judges, including experts in various fields of science, mathematics, engineering and the humanities. An advisory board made up of leaders in science, technology and education will make the final selections.
What is the deadline for nominations?: February 14, 2004.
Why has WPI created the Technological Humanist Award?: The idea of the Technological Humanist has been at the heart of WPI's approach to education since its founding in 1865.

Located in Worcester, Mass., WPI was the first university to understand that students learn best when they have the opportunity to apply the knowledge they gain in the classroom to the solution of important problems.

Today its students, working in teams at locations around the globe, put their knowledge and skills to work as they complete professional-level work that can have an immediate positive impact on society.

Students emerge from WPI's academic programs well rounded, with the confidence, the interpersonal skills and the commitment to innovation they need to make a real difference in their professional and personal lives. WPI's innovative, globally focused curriculum has been recognized by leaders in industry, government and academia as the model for the technological education of tomorrow.

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