K-12 Education, Outreach, and Summer Programs
At WPI, we take seriously our commitments to community and educational outreach. And we understand the responsibilities that go along with being one of the leading technological universities in the country. That's why we offer the nation's preeminent university-based K-12 STEM (science, technology, engineering, and math) outreach programs.
Over the past 10 years WPI staff and faculty have engaged more than 115,000 girls and boys, and 5,300 educators through STEM-focused programs that are targeted at students in elementary, middle, and secondary schools. These programs seek to engage students in STEM disciplines and provide training and classroom resources for teachers.
The STEM Education Center
The innovative STEM Education Center at WPI improves preparedness of primary and secondary school teachers so that they can better educate and engage young people in the critical disciplines of science, technology, engineering, and math. Learn more...
K-12 Student Programs
As part of WPI's commitment to proving educational opportunities to young people in our community, we host several K-12 student programs on campus each year. These pipeline programs allow our faculty and staff to provide important mentoring to boys and girls interested in math and science. Learn more...
Summer Programs
Summer programs at WPI offer students ages 7-17 the opportunity to explore new things, test the limits of their imaginations, and have fun. Academic programs are led by WPI faculty members and students and allow participants to take part in activities in our laboratories and use state-of- the-art equipment and software. Our sports camps provide an opportunity to expand athletic skills and make new friends. Learn more...
Massachusetts Academy of Math & Science
Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science (Mass Academy) is a public school for academically accelerated 11th and 12th graders. Math and science are emphasized within a comprehensive, interactive academic program. Seniors at Mass Academy complete a full year of college by enrolling in classes at WPI. Learn more...
