Global Projects Program

Albanian sponsors value WPI students' commitment, skills

The projects at the Albania Project Center stem from real problems identified by the six sponsors—each impressed with how seriously the students take this immersion experience and how intent they are on making an impact.  

WPI students travel to Albania to map the country’s entrepreneurial ecosystem

Mapping Albania's Entrepreneurial Ecosystem

Project Sponsor: YUNUS Social Business

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WPI students travel to Albania to investigate sustainable harvesting of the country’s plants

Sowing the Seeds for Sustainable Harvesting of Albania’s Plants

Project Sponsor: Eco-Albania

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WPI students travel to Albania to shed light on pharmaceutical waste management in the country

Shedding Light on Pharmaceutical Waste Management

Project Sponsor: Environmental Center for Development, Education and Networking (EDEN)

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WPI students travel to Albania to make a documentary to save the country’s longest river

Making a Documentary to Save the Longest River

Project Sponsor: Water Supply and Sewage Association of Albania (SHUKALB)

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WPI students travel to Albania to Implement the country’s first high school robotics competition

Implementing Albania’s First High School Robotics Competition

Project Sponsor: Harry Fultz Institute

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WPI students travel to Albania to help develop plans for the country’s first adventure park

Setting the Stage for the First Adventure Park

Project Sponsor: Albania Rafting Group

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