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This Master’s in AI Program Is a Cross-University Collaboration. Here’s How Students Will Learn.

Elke Rundensteiner, the William Smith Dean's Professor of Computer Science and founding head of the WPI data science program, spoke with BestColleges about the university's new master's degree in artificial intelligence

Worcester Business Journal

Worcester Business Journal reported on the rollout of WPI's new master's degree in artificial intelligence. The article highlights the program's strong emphasis on the ethical implications of AI as well as a multidisciplinary approach to the degree, including research. Several other media outlets including Yahoo! Finance published news about the new program.

Boston Globe

Mimi Sheller, Dean of The Global School, was interviewed for this front-page article in The Boston Globe on the UN Climate Change Conference. Sheller pointed out one shortcoming of the conference as the level of funding committed to the Loss and Damage Fund. That fund seeks to help address the burdensome expense of climate adaptation in developing nations. 

Techopedia

Some of our experts on blockchain offer a glimpse at the future in this Techopedia article. The Business School professors Sara Saberi and Joseph Sarkis explain how they see the decentralized database technology having new applications in supply chain management. 

The Worcester Guardian

The WPI student chapter of the Society of Fire Protection Engineers held a laboratory demonstration in which two Christmas trees were burned to show how quickly they can ignite, especially ones that are not consistently watered. The chapter also provided fire safety tips.

Recycling Today

Berk Calli, assistant professor of robotics engineering, is leading efforts to develop robotics and software technology that seeks to make metal cutting and metal recycling safer and more sustainable.

Telegram.com

An immersive project by students in the Interactive Media and Game Development program is featured by the Telegram & Gazette. 

Supply Chain 24/7

Professor of management Joseph Sarkis analyzes the future of supply chain resilience in this article following an announcement by the Biden Administration of new steps designed to ensure product availability in the U.S.

Boston 25

Boston 25 News reported live from campus on the laboratory demonstration by fire protection engineering students that showed how quickly a dried-out Christmas tree can ignite.

Spectrum News 1

Students in the fire protection engineering program demonstrated in a laboratory how quickly Christmas trees can burn. The demonstration shows the difference in ignition time for a dried-out tree and one that has been watered. Can you guess how high the temperatures reached? Find the answer in this Spectrum News 1 report. 

WBUR 90.9

A group of students participated in COP 28 in the United Arab Emirates. The students include a Fulbright scholar in the Master's in Community Climate Adaptation program, a biomedical engineering major, and a computer science major in the Teacher Preparation Program.

Spectrum News 1

A holiday-themed escape room on campus is more than a game for students. It’s the culminating project of a graduate course in the Interactive Media and Game Development program. Spectrum News 1 reports.

Boston Globe

This Boston Globe article highlights the participation of three WPI students at the United Nations Climate Change Conference. The students are a Fulbright scholar in the Master's in Community Climate Adaptation program, a biomedical engineering major, and a computer science major in the Teacher Preparation Program.

American City & County

Stephen McCauley, professor in the Department of Integrative & Global Studies offers analysis and recommendations on how municipalities can become more sustainable in this article in American City & County, a publication focused on issues of importance for state and local government leaders.

The Worcester Guardian

The Worcester Guardian selects WPI's escape room "Home for the Holidays" as one of the fun things happening in Worcester. The immersive interactive experience complete with puzzles is a project of graduate students in the Interactive Media and Game Development program.

 

The Circuit News

Yan Wang, the William B. Smith Professor of Mechanical Engineering has developed an innovative lithium-ion battery recycling technique. His work is featured in this report by The Circuit News about National Science Foundation-funded research.

Computerworld

Craig Shue, professor and head of the Computer Science Department, provided analysis for this article in on the potential for and challenges of all-in-one mobile apps for use by businesses.

Research Professional News

“'We are excited to have professor Romain Murenzi join the WPI family,' said Douglas Petkie, department head and professor of physics." Murenzi comes to WPI from a leadership role at The World Academy of Sciences.

Spectrum News 1

A group of students will participate in COP 28 in the United Arab Emirates. The students include a Fulbright scholar in the Master's in Community Climate Adaptation program, a biomedical engineering major, and a computer science major in the Teacher Preparation Program.

Worcester Business Journal

The pathway to a PhD may not be the route you expect. Alexander Wyglinski, associate dean of graduate studies, explains in this Worcester Business Journal piece why you don’t need to quit your job to earn a PhD. WPI’s Experiential PhD is one example of the ways in which PhD education has evolved. 

Inside Supply Management Weekly

The White House has announced new strategies aimed at strengthening supply chains in the U.S. Professor of management Joseph Sarkis was interviewed by Inside Supply Management Weekly about the new steps and how supply chains affect consumer prices and product availability.