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Our Vision

To inspire members of the Arts & Sciences community to be creators, scholars, inventors, and responsible global citizens

Our Mission

To bring together cross-disciplinary and diverse perspectives to promote discovery and communication, advance knowledge, and improve the human condition

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Critical Conversations

Exploring Global Challenges Through Critical Conversations

WPI’s Critical Conversations series—initiated by the School of Arts & Sciences in 2018—uses panels of faculty, students, and external guests to explore emerging topics. Recent topics included Impact of Social Media, Climate Science, Student Mental Health, and Circular Economy.

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Be Well Together

Taking Care of Our Community

After the pandemic hit, WPI implemented a Be Well initiative offering free virtual yoga, meditation classes, and wellness talks to students, faculty, and staff. Envisioned by Jean King, the virtual get-togethers were led by community practitioners and A&S faculty members Angela Rodriguez, assistant professor of social science & policy studies; Jeanine Skorinko, professor of psychology; and Kathryn Moncrief, professor and head of the Department of Humanities & Arts.

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Arts & Sciences Annual Report: PATHWAYS

Discover how our students and faculty are making an impact not only here on campus and nationally, but throughout the world, in the latest edition of Pathways, the annual report of the School of Arts & Sciences. Download the latest report (2022) here.

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Rankings & Recognition

#12

top game design programs nationally (undergraduate)

The Princeton Review (2025)
Top 100

best colleges for math in America

Niche (2025)
Top 20%

Game Design MS/MA programs in the U.S.

Animation Career Review (2024)

Media Coverage

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Forbes
Fusion Power Bet Just Got Hotter Than the Sun

William McCarthy, assistant professor of physics, spoke with Forbes about a new milestone reached in efforts to commercialize fusion power and the current landscape in the field of fusion energy.

CNN
'Ski mountaineering' to make its Winter Olympic debut

Peter Hansen, professor of history in the Department of Humanities and Arts, spoke live with Fredricka Whitfield on CNN Newsroom, airing on CNN and CNN International, about the newest sport in the Winter Olympics: ski mountaineering. Hansen’s research explores the intertwined histories of mountaineering and modernity.

Boston Business Journal
Meet the Innovators in Healthcare 2026: Emmaneul Agu

On February 12 at an event in Boston, The Boston Business Journal formally honored Emmanuel Agu, Harold L. Jurist ’61 and Heather E. Jurist Dean’s Professor of Computer Science, as one of 14 Innovators in Healthcare. The journal also featured Agu in an online profile about his research that combines data, imaging, and artificial intelligence for early disease detection and improved care.

USA Today
Forget this year. Here are 4 ways to pay less tax next year.

Alexander Smith, associate professor of economics in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies, was featured in a USA TODAY article about tax season. Smith encouraged people to view their tax returns as learning opportunities rather than annual chores and explained how proactive financial behavior changes can reduce future tax liability. He highlighted the importance of understanding how the tax system works and described behavioral economics concepts that prevent people from taking full advantage of tax reduction strategies.

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