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Multiple media outlets reported on Commencement ceremonies for the Class of 2026. The Telegram & Gazette and the Worcester Guardian wrote articles recapping the proud moments. The Telegram & Gazette also published a photo gallery.
NBC Boston highlighted the undergraduate commencement address delivered by multiplatinum, Grammy Award-winning artist, tech founder, philanthropist, and STEAM education advocate will.i.am.
The Boston Globeand area TV and radio stations reported on a member of the Class of 2026 who completed his WPI degree this year, more than 50 years after he first began working on it.
Max Mobley, a computer science student and project manager and driver for the university's Formula SAE team, is featured in an Inside Higher Ed column examining how WPI students design, build, and race an electric race car. He explains how the student team, which combines senior capstone project experience with student organization activity, earns valuable hands-on educational experience by applying theory learned in the classroom to real-world motorsports challenges.
Stephen Kmiotek, professor of practice in the Department of Chemical Engineering and faculty member in the university's explosion protection engineering program, was interviewed by The Guardian for an article about two recent emergencies at U.S. industrial sites involving chemical tanks. Kmiotek discussed safety standards meant to prevent tank ruptures.
Stephen Kmiotek, professor of practice in the Department of Chemical Engineering and faculty member in the university's explosion protection engineering program, was interview by Oregon Public Broadcasting for an article exploring questions about a chemical tank rupture at a paper mill in Washington.
Stephen Kmiotek, professor of practice in the Department of Chemical Engineering and faculty member in the university's explosion protection engineering program, was interviewed by the Associated Press about standards for construction, maintenance, and inspection of industrial chemical tanks following two emergencies in the U.S. involving chemical tanks. Kmiotek's interview was cited in two Associated Press articles as part of the coverage; each was published by more than 600 newspapers and digital news outlets worldwide.
Professor and department head of materials and mechanical engineering, Robert Hyers, speaks with NBC Boston about 5 ways drivers can increase fuel efficiency as they hit the road this summer.
With a $5 million award from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the university will establish the Central Massachusetts Climatetech Hub Incubator. The initiative is designed to accelerate the commercialization of emerging clean energy, materials, and sustainable technologies.
Richard Lopez, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychology in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies, was the guest on an episode of AI Explained, a digital show produced by WPRI television in Providence, Rhode Island. Lopez discussed the effects of rapidly developing digital technology and artificial intelligence, including attention fragmentation. Lopez explained his lab's research exploring how our emotions are affected and how the brain processes stimuli during exposure to social media content.
Boston 25 News reported on a senior Major Qualifying Project conducted by students in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering seeking to develop a quieter ball for the sport of pickleball without sacrificing performance. The students explored potential geometric and materials changes in the design of balls and tested their prototypes for the decibel level produced and mechanical properties.
Recent biochemistry graduate Jackson Nguyen was recognized by Worcester Magazine for his volunteerism. From academic projects to volunteer work in the community and his own podcast series, Nguyen, who participated in the university's pre-health program, is focused on shining a light on dementia, raising awareness, and supporting those living with Alzheimer’s disease.
Nikolaos Gatsonis, professor and head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, provided analysis for a Forbes article about emerging plans to deploy data centers in orbit using the upper stage of a rocket. Gatsonis explained the potential advantages and challenges to this approach.
WBUR, one of Boston's NPR affiliates, reported on research being led by Jeffrey Bourgeois, an assistant professor in the Department of Biology and Biotechnology, which seeks to study role of human genes in inflammatory responses to the bacteria that causes Lyme disease. Bourgeois is investigating why some people suffer severe symptoms from Lyme disease, even after receiving treatment.
An article exploring a recent decision to bring back Mountain Dew White Out soda cited research conducted by Purvi Shah, associate professor in The Business School. Shah studies brand deletion and the public backlash and brand nostalgia those decisions can sometimes generate.
The two main newspapers in Mallorca, Spain reported on a lecture delivered by Mimi Sheller, Dean of the Global School, at the University of the Balearic Islands. Sheller spoke of the pressure generated by mass tourism on housing, mobility, and natural resources and advocated moving towards more sustainable models of tourism.
TRINITAS TV in Romania aired a 22-minute video news story on the collaborative relationship between WPI students, faculty, and communities in the country. The piece featured several recent academic projects done, as part of the university's Global Projects Program, by students at the university's Bucharest, Romania project center in partnership with community-based organizations.
Rodica Neamtu, professor of teaching in the Department of Computer Science, was interviewed by Information Week about how bias can creep into AI systems used for a variety of corporate functions.
Kenneth Stafford, adjunct teaching professor in the Department of Robotics Engineering, was interviewed by Scientific American for an article exploring NASA's plans for lunar exploration. Stafford explained some of the unique challenges to operating robots and other equipment on the moon.
Jennifer Parissi-Forti, director of university events and chief commencement officer, spoke to MassLive for a story about some of WPI’s commencement-related traditions, including touching Gompei, stepping on the university seal, and crossing Earle Bridge.
Alexander Smith, associate professor in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies, provided analysis for a Spectrum News 1 report on the impact of rising gas prices on Americans. Smith explained why the impacts differ for lower-income and higher-income households. The story aired on Spectrum News channels in Worcester, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, Birmingham, Alabama, and Green Bay, Wisconsin.
Kristen Billiar, a professor in the Department of Biomedical Engineering, is joining a national initiative funded by the American Heart Association that seeks early detection and prevention of heart valve disorders. He will lead a research project to determine the connection between cholesterol-carrying particles in the blood, biomechanical forces in the aortic valve, and the development of the most common heart valve disease.
India Today reported on published research led by Angela Incollingo Rodriguez, associate professor of health psychology and neuroscience in the Department of Social Science and Policy Studies. The study found that a routine element of many medical appointments may be a stigmatizing experience with effects that could impact a patient's healthcare.
