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The Independent, the Boston Globe, and several other media outletsreported on research, led by Benjamin Nephew, assistant research professor in the Department of Biology and Biotechnology, published in the journal Neuroscience. The research team used a form of artificial intelligence to analyze anatomical changes in the brain and predict Alzheimer’s disease with nearly 93% accuracy.
What happens when you put marshmallow Peeps in the microwave or in a vacuum desiccator? You get a science lesson on water vapor, pressure, and expansion. Doug Petkie, professor and head of the Physics Department, conducted demonstrations for the Woo! Science column in Worcester Magazine.
Jing Xiao, professor and head of the Department of Robotics Engineering, provided analysis for an article on advances and challenges in robotics and the future of robotics technology. The article was published in Online Engineering Programs, a website that reports on and provides information about distance-based engineering education,
The Telegram & Gazette reported on national recognition of two inventions created by young STEM enthusiasts in the region, including Massachusetts Academy of Math & Science at WPI student Nichelle Thinagar. The article included perspective from Carrick Eggleston, professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, and Architectural Engineering, on the potential applications of each design.
Nikolaos Gatsonis, professor and head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, provided analysis for an article in Forbes about NASA’s plans for a nuclear-powered mission to Mars. He spoke about the state of nuclear electric propulsion for spacecraft and the potential advantages of and challenges associated with using this propulsion method for a Mars mission.
Nitin Sanket, assistant professor in the Department of Robotics Engineering, wrote an article for The Conversation about his research team's work developing bat-inspired aerial robots that use ultrasound and deep learning for noise reduction and processing for search and rescue applications. His team's recent publication in Science Robotics has been covered by several media outlets.
PC Gamer reported on a new ranking from The Princeton Review that named WPI’s Interactive Media and Game Development program among the top 15 undergraduate and graduate game design programs in the nation in 2026.
Stephen Kmiotek, professor of practice in the Department of Chemical Engineering, provided analysis for a Worcester Business Journal article on a shift toward eco-friendly manufacturing. Kmiotek explained how addressing energy and waste disposal costs can be both environmentally-friendly and beneficial from a financial perspective for businesses.
Richard Lopez, assistant professor of neuroscience and psychology in the Department of Social Science & Policy Studies, was interviewed live about the impact of AI and chatbots on children's brain development. Lopez noted that there has been a shift from an "attention economy," in which technology companies capitalize on people's attention, to an "attachment economy" in which those companies target children's need for attachment and belonging.
WBUR reported on the university's unveiling of a new site on the National Space Trail which pays tribute to Robert Goddard, class of 1908. University leaders, faculty, students, and staff gathered at the new silhouette marker on campus that honors Goddard's 1926 launch of the world's first liquid-fueled rocket.
Professor Nikolaos Gatsonis, head of the Department of Aerospace Engineering, provided insight for a Boston Globe article on the significant contributions Robert Goddard, class of 1908, made to the advancement of space exploration. Gatsonis explained how many of Goddard's discoveries are critical elements of modern rockets.
The Telegram & Gazette reported on the university's announcement of two new bachelor's degree programs—the bachelor of science in marketing analytics and the bachelor of science in business analytics and applied AI. The programs are designed to equip students with data-driven and AI-enabled decision-making skills that are crucial for business leadership.
The Telegram & Gazette featured aerospace engineering PhD candidates Amelia Kokernak and Terrance Lee Cooper Jr and department head Nikolaos Gatsonis in an article about the 100th anniversary of alum Robert Goddard's historic rocket launch. The piece highlights the department's research work and the trio's reflections on Goddard's legacy.
Alexandra Van Gelder, a third-year student and captain of the High Power Rocketry Club, is featured in a Worcester Magazine article that marks the upcoming 100th anniversary of WPI alum Robert Goddard’s first liquid-fueled rocket launch. The article highlights Van Gelder's motivations to study aerospace engineering and astrophysics, and the work of students in the club.
Researchers in the Department of Chemical Engineering are studying a new technology that seeks to increase the rate of plastics recycling by overcoming challenges that limit most plastics to a single use. The team's work was featured in an article in Plastics Engineering, a publication of the Society of Plastics Engineers.
Erica Brozovsky, a sociolinguist and adjunct professor in the Department of Humanities and Arts, provided analysis for a Popular Science article on why languages are spoken at different speeds and a theory that information is still communicated at roughly the same speed despite variances in the pace at which syllables are spoken.
Several initiatives from across campus are featured in media coverage about how the university is celebrating the centennial of Robert Goddard's launch of the first liquid-fueled rocket. The Class of 1908 alum's historic feat helped launch the Space Age.
Joseph Sarkis, a professor of management in The Business School, wrote a column that was published in the March-April issue of Supply Chain Management Review. Sarkis described how companies can implement circular supply chains, and how these supply chains can contribute to the creation of a circular economy.
The Telegram & Gazette featured a recently completed interdisciplinary student project that saw an undergraduate team work with a regional recycling center to quantify the impact of its work by measuring the amount of discarded items being kept out of landfills. The project is one of scores completed every year by student teams at locations around the world in partnership with community organizations. The Interactive Qualifying Project combines science and technology with societal needs.
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.
Joseph Sarkis, professor of management in The Business School, provided analysis for an article exploring data center construction trends. He spoke about the economic and environmental factors associated with development of data centers.
