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WPI's Department of Fire Protection Engineering is celebrating 45 years of groundbreaking research and innovation. Alumni, supporters, and industry partners are invited to join us on campus for the celebration.
Fire Protection Engineering 45th Anniversary
Thursday, May 16 - Saturday, May 18, 2024
WPI Campus
Home to the first master’s program and one of only three fire protection engineering (FPE) graduate programs in the nation, the Fire Protection Engineering Department at WPI has driven significant cutting-edge research, developed real-world solutions through its state-of-the-art fire laboratories, and graduated highly trained, influential, in-demand experts.
The preliminary schedule of events is listed below - more information will be added as plans are finalized.
Advanced registration is encouraged and appreciated.
Event Schedule
Thursday, May 16
12 to 3 PM – Salamander Honorary Society Lunch and Program (by invitation only)
Evening – Dinner on own
Friday, May 17
9:00 AM to 12:45 PM – Registration, Provost's Presentation, Current FPE Research, Lab Tour, Coffee & Breaks
12:45 PM to 1:45 PM – Luncheon celebrating FPE's history; conversation about FPE's important Fundraising Initiatives
2:00 to 3:00 PM – Student Award Winners – Igniting Innovation Challenge – Funded by the Duane D. Pearsall Endowment for Fire Protection Engineering
4:30 to 6:00 PM – Pre-dinner Reception
6:00 to 9:00 PM – Dinner Program with a Welcome by President Wang, Recognition of FPE Department Founders, Emmons Award Recipient and Drysdale Award Presentaitons, and a look forward on the FPE Department's Vision
Saturday, May 18
9:15 AM to 1:00PM – Emmons Distinguished Lecture, Wildfire Initiative, and Lunch
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