Innovation Studio

The "front door to innovation” at WPI, The Innovation Studio brings WPI’s distinctive project-based approach to life. 

The first and second floors of the 78,000-square-foot residential and classroom facility, which opened in August 2018, include a teaching laboratory currently configured as a robotics lab; a makerspace; high-tech classrooms for the Great Problems Seminar; the Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship; and a welcoming café. Atop the Innovation Studio, Messenger Residence Hall promotes integrated living and learning.

The Innovation Studio

Within The Innovation Studio, you will find:

  • McDonough Maker Space and Fitzgerald Prototyping Lab
  • Aberdale Active Learning Classroom and Oliver Active Learning Classroom
  • Noiles Teaching Laboratory
  • Class of 1964 Connections Gallery
  • Global Lab with Scherer Video Recording Suite
  • Innovation & Entrepreneurship Center
  • Café featuring Joy Empanadas

Hours of Operation

Summer Hours

Monday – Saturday, 8a – 6p

Sunday, Closed


Normal Academic Term Hours

Monday – Thursday, 7:30a – 12:00a

Friday, 7:30a – 1:00a

Saturday, 8a – 1:00a

Sunday, 7a – 12:00a

Information Center Service Desk

Opens at 7:00 a.m. on weekdays and 8 a.m. on weekends during the academic year.

Email the Innovation Studio team with any building-related questions or concerns. 

Preview

Stimulating Innovation

WPI’s entrepreneurial ecosystem builds an essential mindset for problem solvers.

8:15 am to 12:30 pm - Innovation Studio
Join educators who support PreK-12 STEM learning for an exciting morning of workshops, AI keynote, and our share-a-thon.

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