Through interactive, hands-on demonstrations, Ambassadors introduce K-12 students to the exciting world of engineering, inspiring a curiosity and interest in science and technology––and engaging future engineers. The confidence, leadership skills, and experience gained by being an Engineering Ambassador––coupled with the outstanding STEM and engineering education at WPI––uniquely position and prepare our Ambassadors to hit the ground running when they begin their careers.
The program, which began in 2011, attracts the best of a diverse pool of WPI undergraduate STEM students and the application process is rigorous, with one in five applicants accepted. To date, we have had 41 Engineering Ambassadors (65% women) and our programs have reached more than 7,000 K-12 students.