WPI Admissions STEM Leadership Book Award

WPI remains committed to strengthening the number of women in science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) fields and we are pleased to offer the WPI STEM Leadership Book Award. This book award is offered annually to honor and recognize high achieving young women at participating secondary schools. Nominees should currently be in their junior year and exhibit the following:

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Exceptional academic achievement in a rigorous college prep program with a focus on coursework in science, technology, engineering, or mathematics
Commitment to leadership and is an engaged member of her school and community
Strong ability to collaborate, innovate, and problem solve
Preference for hands on project-based learning in a collaborative environment

Recipients will be awarded with a certificate and a copy of Women in Science: 50 Fearless Pioneers Who Changed the World, written and illustrated by Rachel Ignotofsky. Both the certificate and the book will be mailed to the address of your choice along with a congratulatory letter from WPI.

Please be aware that WPI is taking measures in response to the rapidly evolving Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation. As a result, the WPI Admissions STEM Leadership Book Award mailings will be delayed. You may still nominate students for the award, and we will mail the items when we are able. More information on WPI's Coronavirus response is available here.

Nominations should be made no later than May 31, 2020. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at admissions@wpi.edu or 508-831-5286. To nominate a student, please click the link below.

WPI Book Award