Two Towers Prize

Awarded by
Worcester Polytechnic Institute

In keeping with the original purposes of the founders of WPI, the Two Towers Prize is awarded to the student who, through general academic competence, campus leadership, regular course work, and special work in research and projects, best exemplifies a combined proficiency in the theoretical and practical union that is at the heart of the WPI educational tradition. This prize was given by Mildred M. Tymeson Petrie, author of Two Towers, WPI's centennial history.

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications will be accepted as of: February 1, 2024

Student deadline: March 21, 2024

Faculty deadline: March 29, 2024

Applications are accepted online and include the following materials (PDF Files Only): 

  • A personal statement written by the student describing his or her academic and other interests at WPI as well as aspirations or goals (500-1000 words, PDF only);
  • A PDF version of the student’s transcript. For directions on downloading your transcript, click here.
  • A resume with a brief description of leadership, campus and community service, employment, internships, research and academic projects (1-2 pages, PDF Only); and
  • A faculty letter of support testifying to the student’s qualifications.  (Additional letters of support from faculty or staff are welcome but not required.) 

 

The application consists of three steps.  

  1. Students meet with faculty members to discuss their application.
  2. Students prepare their personal statement and resume and download their transcript. For directions on how to download your transcript, click here. Save all files as PDF documents.
  3. Students submit their materials (personal statement, transcript, and resume) through the online application system by March 21, 2024. When the student has completed submitting these materials, the faculty will be notified by email to submit their letters of support in the online application. All materials must be submitted as PDF documents. 

The selection committee will include the Dean of Undergraduate Studies, Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Studies, plus additional faculty representatives.

Browse Award Recipients

Year Recipient Name Title Awarded by Type
2002 Nina K. Simon Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
2001 Katherine C. Wheeler Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
2000 Nicholas F. Arcolano Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1999 Erica L. Tworog Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1998 Jennifer M. Wright Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1997 Michael T. Willock Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1996 Jeffrey D. Spaleta Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1995 James P. Naughton Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1994 Kevin M. Shea Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1993 Christopher S. Music Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1992 Juliet K. Vescio Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1991 Susan C. Moser Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1990 Athena Demetry Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1989 Kim E. Cloutier Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1989 Michelle D. Petkers Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1988 Brett A. Pauer Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1987 Chrysanthe Demetry Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1986 James B. Hannon Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1985 Diana M. Sauer Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1984 Virginia Ruth Noddin Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1983 Jack A. Nickerson, Jr. Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1982 Heather D. MacDonald Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1981 Carol L. D'Autrechy Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1980 Bonnie J. Cook Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1979 Elaine C. O'Neill Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1978 John R. Caola Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1977 Gregory E. Yeo Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1974 Patricia Graham Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate
1973 Leonard J. Brzozowski Two Towers Prize Winner Worcester Polytechnic Institute Undergraduate