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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

GBH

"What we wanted to know was if we could make the process much more efficient by using the plastic itself to fuel the cleanup process." GBH News’ All Things Considered spoke with chemical engineering professor Michael Timko about his research with professor Nikolaos Kazantzis to turn plastic into fuel to improve ocean cleanup.

Worcester Business Journal

WPI is highlighted as one of the major forces behind developing a bioindustrial manufacturing hub in Central Massachusetts. Eric Young, assistant professor of chemical engineering told the Worcester Business Journal “We can leverage what Massachusetts is great at, and map it to a broader bioindustrial landscape. We can use the strong base we already have, and add in a few extra pieces.” 

Boston 25

Milosh Puchovsky, associate head of the Department of Fire Protection Engineering, provided analysis for this Boston 25 News report on the challenging dynamics of electric vehicle fires.

Yahoo! News

“This research shows that recycled materials can electrochemically match or outperform pristine, state-of-the-art cathode materials from tier 1 suppliers.” Yan Wang, William B. Smith Professor of Mechanical Engineering, explains the findings of a study he contributed to which found robust performance potential for recycled lithium-ion batteries.

American City & County

How can municipal governments meet their sustainability goals? Funding is only one part of the equation. Paul Mathisen, Director of Sustainability, and professor in the Department of Civil, Environmental, & Architectural Engineering, offers suggestions in this article by American City & County. 

Higher Ed Dive

“We have a responsibility to provide students with a strong foundation for their lives after college." Paul Reilly, Assistant Dean of Student Success, explains in this op-ed some of the ways WPI seeks to help students academically and socially.

Magazine of the Society of Women Engineers

A magazine article on efforts to improve athletic equipment for women features a project led by Christopher Brown, professor of mechanical & materials engineering. He worked with students to design a spring-based shoe sole to protect athletes from injury. 

Spectrum News 1

"This is our moment in terms of the life sciences," said Jean King, the Peterson Family Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences. The Nature Conference, held at and co-organized by WPI, highlighted the school's work in the life sciences, the region's biotech presence, and opportunities for growth.

WBUR 90.9

A $2 million award from the state, announced by the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative, will support the building of a lab that will research and develop autonomous off-road vehicles.

Spectrum News 1

The Nature Conference held on campus drew two Nobel Prize winners as keynote speakers. Phillip Sharp and Katalin Karikó shared information on their research that led to the prestigious recognition. Spectrum News 1 spoke with Karikó about her journey and interviewed Jean King, the Peterson Family Dean of the School of Arts and Sciences, about the inspirational nature of Karikó's story.

Worcester Business Journal

Professors of mechanical & materials engineering Lee Moradi and Vladimir Vantsevich will co-lead a lab for research and development of autonomous off-road vehicles.

Mass Live

The future of autonomous vehicles may go off-road. This new award will help WPI seek advances for potential applications in agriculture, search & rescue, and planetary exploration.

Telegram.com

A new award from the State of Massachusetts will help WPI advance its research into autonomous vehicles. Professors Lee Moradi and Vladimir Vantsevich, in the Department of Mechanical & Materials Engineering, will co-lead the Autonomous Systems Lab

WCCA TV

Mimi Sheller, Dean of The Global School, was interviewed about her research on mobilities and spoke about WPI’s Global Projects Program on WCCA TV.

AI Business

“Much of the work on AI right now is actually inspired by brain research and how brains work,” computer science professor Erin Solovey provided insight for this article in AI Business on how artificial intelligence is being used in neuroscience and its potential future applications. 

3D Printing & Design Magazine

3D Printing & Design, a Spanish-language magazine in Spain, has published an article written by robotics engineering professor Markus Nemitz on the work he leads to develop 3D printable soft robots for search and rescue. 

Good News Network

Chemical engineering professors Michael Timko and Nikolaos Kazantzis are leading efforts to give ships the ability to transform collected plastic garbage in oceans into fuel.

NPR

"’We like to see evidence of project-based learning, working in teams, hands-on experience and that sense of discovery,’ says Jennifer Cluett, Dean of Admissions. Cluett was interviewed for this NPR story about the experiences of students who participate in high school robotics competitions.

NBC Boston

Chemical engineering professor Michael Timko is leading efforts to transform plastics with a goal of improving ocean cleanup efforts. This work was highlighted in a report from NBC Boston.

The Worcester Guardian

New announcement will allow WPI to build upon its longstanding expertise in fire protection to study new fire detection methods, robotics solutions to enhance first responder safety, and fire suppression systems for wildfires.