In a major step forward for sustainable energy technology, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), led by Professor Yan Wang, William B. Smith Professor of Mechanical and Materials ...

Adam Savage, former MythBusters host, has posted a new video on his Tested YouTube channel highlighting his project to design and build an animatronic Grogu (Baby Yoda from The Mandalorian).

Stephanie Smieszek-Racine ’19 is the Vice Chair of the Women of WPI. This summer, the group, with support from the Alumni Association, is hosting a Vineyard Tour and Tasting event with WPI alumna ...

Christina Bailey-Hytholt ’15, assistant professor of chemical engineering, has been named to the Leonard P. Kinnicutt Professorship for a three-year appointment.

The Global School is founded on WPI’s half-century of leadership in globalproject-based learning. The Global School embodies WPI’s commitment to empower our faculty, students, communities, and ...

At the heart of the Interactive Media and Game Development (IMGD) program are its students—deeply talented, eager to learn, and passionate about all aspects of interactive media and games. You can see ...

WPI recognizes outstanding achievements, academic excellence, innovation, and leadership with various awards.

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The initiative, called “Rubble to Rockets,” applies a machine learning approach to identify materials—like scrap metal and mixed alloys—and understand how they react and bond together before being ...

Kris Wobbe, director of the Center for Project-Based Learning, was the featured guest on a recent episode of the TechEd Podcast, which explores innovative STEM education approaches to prepare students ...

Social infrastructure has always helped communities overcome oppression, and today it is helping to build resilience in communities on the frontlines of the climate crisis. While restoration of ...

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) celebrates Caribbean American Heritage Month 2025 by honoring the vibrant culture, rich heritage, and significant contributions of the Caribbean American Diaspora ...