Jon helps WPI share information and stories, so the global community knows about the university’s purpose-driven education and research, leadership in project-based learning, and commitment to turning knowledge into action to confront world challenges. He does outreach to the media, assists reporters with requests to interview WPI faculty, staff, and students, and coordinates with members of the campus community on ways to share their stories. He is one of the producers and hosts of The WPI Podcast, the university’s flagship podcast. He also writes news stories about WPI for the university’s website.

Jon has more than 20 years of experience in radio and television journalism. Before joining the Division of Marketing Communications, he worked as an executive producer and local newscast producer for organizations including WBUR and NECN.

Education
Bachelor of Arts, Broadcast Journalism & Political Science. Syracuse University. 2001
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Motorsport.com
Phil Surgen talks AI in NASCAR

Motorsport.com reported on an episode of The WPI Podcast, produced by the Division of Marketing Communications, which featured an interview with Phil Surgen, a class of 2004 mechanical engineering alum, about his role as director of technology for Trackhouse Racing. The article highlights some of the topics covered in the conversation, including the role of artificial intelligence and technology in competing in NASCAR.

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