VOLUME 13, NO. 3     June 2001

Worcester Community Project Center’s inaugural projects

How Does Worcester Work?
Stephen Marcus ’02, Jesse Milton ’01, Miguel Pintado ’01, Thomas Tellier ’01
An examination of two case studies: the rehabilitation of Union Station and the need for a new vocational high school.

Design of Modules for Pre-Engineering Education
Nicholas Cannata ’02, Adam Contardo ’02, Surachate Kalasin ’02, Patrick Shaver ’02 An examination of the social and learning issues of a 10th grade pre-engineering curriculum for Doherty High School. The students helped develop three learning modules in the fundamentals of robotics, introduction to flight, and introduction to forces and motion. Sponsors: Worcester Public School System; Engineering Pipline Collaborative

The Community Internet Initiative
Eric Kerwin ’02, Ethan Murphy ’02, Bruce Skarin ’02, Christopher Snow ’01
An exploration of the technology available that could help connect lower-income households to the Internet. The students investigated the social and economic issues raised by undertaking such an effort. Sponsor: Worceter InfoTech Project

The Commons at Worcester
Stamatia Basa ’02, Leya Bergquist ’03, Guillermo Caraballo ’01
An evaluation of the kinds of activities comparable cities are hosting in their outdoor venues and how these events are funded. The data will help the city turn the area into a vibrant, true heart of the city. Sponsor: Center City Development Council.

Prescott Street Gateway Park
Rachel Coates ’02, Eric Millbrandt ’02, Mark Szela ’03
An investigation of the historical and architectural significance of this parcel of land. The students identified potential health risks of industrial chemicals that may have been dumped on the site. Sponsor: Worcester Business Development Corp.

Marketing the Worcester Convention Center
Alicia D’Eramo ’01, Matthew Griffin ’03, Matthew Jankowski ’02
An evaluatation of the types of conventions appropriate for the spaces in the Centrum Centre. The students identified factors that could affect booking, such as the availability of parking and hotels. Sponsor: Marketing Department, City of Worcester