The Boston Project Center (BPC), established in 2013, partners students with government agencies, non-governmental organizations, businesses, and academic institutions in the Boston metropolitan area to collaborate on issues related to sustainability and climate change, the environment, and public health and safety. Through projects sponsored by the BPC, students benefit by obtaining real-world experience and developing skills of teamwork and research while working on a project with policy and social relevance. By addressing the technical and social (e.g. policy, financial, or educational) aspects of pressing challenges, students help develop sophisticated, practical and socially acceptable solutions to the issues or problems of concern.
Boston is a world-class city, featuring a wealth of cultural, educational, recreational, and tourist attractions. It is also an exciting place to do projects. In 2018 Boston was listed as one of the best cities for finding a job – a testament to its vibrant high-tech, bio-tech, and educational sectors. Students at the BPC will have the opportunity to explore the city - perhaps as a place to live and work after graduation - while completing their projects. It also offers all the amenities of a large urban city along with access to beautiful parks, beaches, and bike trails. It is a fun place to be! Students at the BPC complete their projects while living in Worcester and commuting to Boston, making it a low-cost option for an off-campus IQP experience.
