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Rev. Debora Jackson, dean of WPI’s Business School, talks about paths to leadership: bit.ly/3Ewi8Pd. @worcestermagazine.bsky.social
Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson, dean of WPI's business school, talks about paths to leadership
As a pastor, a high-tech team manager, and dean of Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Business School, Rev. Dr. Debora Jackson has always traveled a spiritual path.
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April 15, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Rev. Debora Jackson, dean of WPI’s Business School, talks about paths to leadership: bit.ly/3Ewi8Pd. @worcestermagazine.bsky.social
WPI English professor and acclaimed Shakespeare scholar Michelle Ephraim has been named one of two recipients of the Friends of American Writers 2025 Literature Award for her memoir Green World: A Tragicomic Memoir of Love & Shakespeare (University of Massachusetts Press, 2024). bit.ly/3Y1yAOe
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April 14, 2025 at 2:11 PM
WPI English professor and acclaimed Shakespeare scholar Michelle Ephraim has been named one of two recipients of the Friends of American Writers 2025 Literature Award for her memoir Green World: A Tragicomic Memoir of Love & Shakespeare (University of Massachusetts Press, 2024). bit.ly/3Y1yAOe
A WPI researcher is developing a new class of medical adhesives by bringing together hydrogels and glue-like polymers to safely and reliably connect human tissues to therapeutic devices implanted in the body, such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, and artificial joints. Learn more: bit.ly/3ReZVsu.
WPI researcher receives NSF CAREER Award to create bioadhesives for medical applications
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researcher is developing a new class of medical adhesives by bringing together hydrogels and glue-like polymers to safely and reliably connect human tissues to ...
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April 11, 2025 at 12:33 AM
A WPI researcher is developing a new class of medical adhesives by bringing together hydrogels and glue-like polymers to safely and reliably connect human tissues to therapeutic devices implanted in the body, such as pacemakers, insulin pumps, and artificial joints. Learn more: bit.ly/3ReZVsu.
NASA recently started funding a WPI graduate student named Lydia Ellen Tonani-Penha to look into the problem of making drinkable water on Mars under their Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO) funding program. Learn more about her research here: bit.ly/3FToXL5.
A New Graduate Project Plans to Make Martian Water Drinkable – SpaceWeekly.com
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April 7, 2025 at 7:59 PM
NASA recently started funding a WPI graduate student named Lydia Ellen Tonani-Penha to look into the problem of making drinkable water on Mars under their Space Technology Graduate Research Opportunities (NSTGRO) funding program. Learn more about her research here: bit.ly/3FToXL5.
WPI Professor Milosh Puchovsky said there’s data to prove sprinkler systems help save lives.
“If you look at the statistics long term, there's really no fatality in a fully sprinkler building or that system is properly designed and maintained," Puchovsky said. Learn more: bit.ly/3ReIHvn
“If you look at the statistics long term, there's really no fatality in a fully sprinkler building or that system is properly designed and maintained," Puchovsky said. Learn more: bit.ly/3ReIHvn
Burn demonstration highlights the difference sprinklers make
Fire service leaders and protection experts held a live-fire demonstration in Worcester.
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March 28, 2025 at 8:11 PM
WPI Professor Milosh Puchovsky said there’s data to prove sprinkler systems help save lives.
“If you look at the statistics long term, there's really no fatality in a fully sprinkler building or that system is properly designed and maintained," Puchovsky said. Learn more: bit.ly/3ReIHvn
“If you look at the statistics long term, there's really no fatality in a fully sprinkler building or that system is properly designed and maintained," Puchovsky said. Learn more: bit.ly/3ReIHvn
"Being able to extract uranium from uranium-bearing mining wastewater will improve the health of ecosystems while addressing uranium security for the nation's needs," said Xiaowei Teng, the James H. Manning Professor of Chemical Engineering. Learn more: bit.ly/4iNhDPT.
WPI researcher to explore efficient uranium extraction from industrial wastewater
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A Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) professor has secured an $800,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to investigate novel methods for recoverin...
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March 27, 2025 at 10:11 PM
"Being able to extract uranium from uranium-bearing mining wastewater will improve the health of ecosystems while addressing uranium security for the nation's needs," said Xiaowei Teng, the James H. Manning Professor of Chemical Engineering. Learn more: bit.ly/4iNhDPT.
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WPI tabbed as one of best values in higher learning, other Worcester schools above average
WPI was recognized as one of the best values in higher learning, while other Worcester schools showed above-average ROI for bachelor's degrees.
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According to a WPI study, reusing automobile parts, such as engines, transmissions, bumpers, headlights and doors, across different vehicle types to repair vehicles offers environmental benefits & reduces the need for energy-heavy manufacturing processes without sacrificing quality: bit.ly/3FkpQMo.
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March 7, 2025 at 12:49 PM
According to a WPI study, reusing automobile parts, such as engines, transmissions, bumpers, headlights and doors, across different vehicle types to repair vehicles offers environmental benefits & reduces the need for energy-heavy manufacturing processes without sacrificing quality: bit.ly/3FkpQMo.
With federal funding under threat, state leaders launched a new effort to boost climate tech. The event, held last week at WPI, featured state climate chief Melissa Hoffer and other stakeholders, where the state unveiled its new strategic plan. Read the @bostonglobe.com article: bit.ly/3ERaW01.
With federal funding under threat, state leaders launch effort to boost climate tech - The Boston Globe
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has unveiled its “roadmap” for strengthening the state’s position as a climate-tech leader.
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February 25, 2025 at 2:31 PM
With federal funding under threat, state leaders launched a new effort to boost climate tech. The event, held last week at WPI, featured state climate chief Melissa Hoffer and other stakeholders, where the state unveiled its new strategic plan. Read the @bostonglobe.com article: bit.ly/3ERaW01.
WPI chemical engineering researchers are turning up the heat on PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals”. They’ve developed a novel process for wastewater treatment that can remove PFAS from sewage sludge and may ultimately generate renewable fuel that could reduce carbon emissions: bit.ly/41kR5iB.
WPI Researchers Turn Up the Heat on PFAS with Novel Removal Process
Approach removes the “forever chemicals” from wastewater and addresses carbon footprint of wastewater treatment
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February 19, 2025 at 8:13 PM
WPI chemical engineering researchers are turning up the heat on PFAS, the so-called “forever chemicals”. They’ve developed a novel process for wastewater treatment that can remove PFAS from sewage sludge and may ultimately generate renewable fuel that could reduce carbon emissions: bit.ly/41kR5iB.
Inspired by origami, WPI researchers are developing a lightweight, flexible robotic arm that could be mounted on a wheelchair to help users grasp and carry out-of-reach objects. The work is supported by National Science Foundation. Read more: bit.ly/4b4cCiC.
WPI Researchers to Develop Robotic Arm for Wheelchairs
Origami-inspired project will create framework for new soft robotics technologies
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February 18, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Inspired by origami, WPI researchers are developing a lightweight, flexible robotic arm that could be mounted on a wheelchair to help users grasp and carry out-of-reach objects. The work is supported by National Science Foundation. Read more: bit.ly/4b4cCiC.
Xiaowei Teng, the James H. Manning Professor of Chemical Engineering at WPI, has discovered a new redox chemistry that utilizes chloride ions to advance the development of seawater-based green batteries. Learn more about his innovation here: bit.ly/4b6sQb7.
Rust to Rechargeable: How Seawater and Scrap Metal Are Changing Energy Storage
In a bold leap toward more sustainable energy storage, researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute have discovered a revolutionary battery chemistry powered by chloride ions—the most abundant negat...
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February 17, 2025 at 9:31 PM
Xiaowei Teng, the James H. Manning Professor of Chemical Engineering at WPI, has discovered a new redox chemistry that utilizes chloride ions to advance the development of seawater-based green batteries. Learn more about his innovation here: bit.ly/4b6sQb7.
It’s official! WPI has been designated an R1 university in the Carnegie Classification of U.S. research colleges and universities by @aceducation.bsky.social: Learn all about it here: bit.ly/4hwkFY0.
WPI Attains Designation as an R1 Research University
New classification reflects WPI expansion in research spending and PhD education
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February 13, 2025 at 1:36 PM
It’s official! WPI has been designated an R1 university in the Carnegie Classification of U.S. research colleges and universities by @aceducation.bsky.social: Learn all about it here: bit.ly/4hwkFY0.
Dr. Uzunovic says, "The future of power systems is very green, meaning we are striving to re-make the existing power systems into new, modern ones with a minimal impact on the climate." Learn more about this program and the work being done in this field by WPI faculty and alumni: bit.ly/40GQqq0.
Online Power Systems Engineering Degree Programs
An online master’s in power systems engineering gives a student access to a growing field of study, irrespective of their geography.
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February 7, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Dr. Uzunovic says, "The future of power systems is very green, meaning we are striving to re-make the existing power systems into new, modern ones with a minimal impact on the climate." Learn more about this program and the work being done in this field by WPI faculty and alumni: bit.ly/40GQqq0.
“The scope of materials recovered from spent lithium-ion batteries is broadening,” said study co-author Professor Yan Wang, from WPI’s Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department. Learn more about his innovative work here: bit.ly/415TAVG.
Circular ecosystem vital for better EV recycling - The Engineer
New study shows collaboration across the whole EV ecosystem is required to drive more efficient battery and EV recycling
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February 6, 2025 at 4:43 PM
“The scope of materials recovered from spent lithium-ion batteries is broadening,” said study co-author Professor Yan Wang, from WPI’s Mechanical and Materials Engineering Department. Learn more about his innovative work here: bit.ly/415TAVG.
“As researchers from Penn State, Northern Arizona University, WPI, and Carnegie Mellon University demonstrate, the Neural Carrier Activities jailbreak is effective against several frontier models in a black box setting and has a relatively low barrier to entry." Read the article: bit.ly/410JYf9
AI Cyber Threat Intelligence Roundup: January 2025
AI threat research is a fundamental part of Cisco’s approach to AI security. Our roundups highlight new findings from both original and third-party sources.
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February 3, 2025 at 8:54 PM
“As researchers from Penn State, Northern Arizona University, WPI, and Carnegie Mellon University demonstrate, the Neural Carrier Activities jailbreak is effective against several frontier models in a black box setting and has a relatively low barrier to entry." Read the article: bit.ly/410JYf9
First-year students are diving right into studying artificial intelligence and its potential, challenges, and societal implications. Two new courses in WPI’s Great Problems Seminar are providing students with opportunities to try out and think deeply about AI tools. Get more info: bit.ly/3ClErq3.
First-Year Students Explore Artificial Intelligence
Great Problems Seminar incorporates critical thinking about AI into curriculum
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January 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
First-year students are diving right into studying artificial intelligence and its potential, challenges, and societal implications. Two new courses in WPI’s Great Problems Seminar are providing students with opportunities to try out and think deeply about AI tools. Get more info: bit.ly/3ClErq3.
Is there an upside to the DeepSeek debut? WPI Prof. Elke Rundensteiner talked to the @bostonglobe.com about the new AI tech’s implications for local spinoffs and startups. Check out the article: bit.ly/3WEx97s.
Chinese AI app DeepSeek could be bad for stocks but good for local startups - The Boston Globe
Over the weekend, DeepSeek rocketed to the most downloaded position in the app stores of Apple and Google.
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January 29, 2025 at 12:06 AM
Is there an upside to the DeepSeek debut? WPI Prof. Elke Rundensteiner talked to the @bostonglobe.com about the new AI tech’s implications for local spinoffs and startups. Check out the article: bit.ly/3WEx97s.
Erica Brozovsky, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Humanities & Arts, authored a piece for The Mozilla Blog which helps tell the history of internet memes. In the piece, Brozovsky outlines how memes represent shared online experiences & human connection. See more at: bit.ly/4jAcAmr.
IYKYK: The secret language of memes | The Mozilla Blog
Dr. Erica Brozovsky is a sociolinguist, a public scholar and a lover of words. She is the host of Otherwords, a PBS series on language and linguistics, and
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January 28, 2025 at 9:20 PM
Erica Brozovsky, assistant teaching professor in the Department of Humanities & Arts, authored a piece for The Mozilla Blog which helps tell the history of internet memes. In the piece, Brozovsky outlines how memes represent shared online experiences & human connection. See more at: bit.ly/4jAcAmr.
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute study found instructors could help create a more inclusive learning environment in STEM courses through tailoring their syllabus to feature elements like materials from diverse scholars and accessibility statements. Learn more: bit.ly/40ED6To
How professors can foster inclusivity with their syllabus
A study from Worcester Polytechnic Institute found students believe their instructors are more inclusive if they include specific features, such as their pronouns and materials from diverse scholars.
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January 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
A Worcester Polytechnic Institute study found instructors could help create a more inclusive learning environment in STEM courses through tailoring their syllabus to feature elements like materials from diverse scholars and accessibility statements. Learn more: bit.ly/40ED6To
“Since lithium-ion batteries are a high energy density fuel, there is a possibility of an explosion hazard,” said Ali Rangwala, a professor of fire protection engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. “The plume has a lot of gases that are harmful if inhaled.”: bit.ly/3CwwnCC.
Fire at One of World’s Largest Battery Plants Prompts Evacuations in California
Authorities haven’t determined what sparked the blaze.
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January 22, 2025 at 8:22 PM
“Since lithium-ion batteries are a high energy density fuel, there is a possibility of an explosion hazard,” said Ali Rangwala, a professor of fire protection engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute in Massachusetts. “The plume has a lot of gases that are harmful if inhaled.”: bit.ly/3CwwnCC.
“Some colleges and universities (including WPI) have increased opportunities for students to learn about climate solutions, encouraging them to get involved in creating a better planet." Learn more about the career prep and mentorship program for students: bit.ly/40mT4kB @insidehighered.com
Career prep, mentorship for sustainability-focused students
A new initiative at Worcester Polytechnic Institute connects students who are interested in green and sustainable industries with seasoned professionals to provide career development and support.
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January 17, 2025 at 5:27 PM
“Some colleges and universities (including WPI) have increased opportunities for students to learn about climate solutions, encouraging them to get involved in creating a better planet." Learn more about the career prep and mentorship program for students: bit.ly/40mT4kB @insidehighered.com
Research suggests fire tornadoes can carry airborne embers, also called firebrands, over long distances, said James Urban, an assistant professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They also can change the fire’s behavior, he said. bit.ly/4jhD103
Fire tornadoes are a risk under California's extreme wildfire conditions
The National Weather Service's warning about the “particularly dangerous situation” in which any new fire could explode in size in the Los Angeles area didn’t mention fire tornadoes.
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January 15, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Research suggests fire tornadoes can carry airborne embers, also called firebrands, over long distances, said James Urban, an assistant professor in the Department of Fire Protection Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They also can change the fire’s behavior, he said. bit.ly/4jhD103
Is there a cost to the stress of being a woman in a STEM field?
WPI Arts & Sciences Dean Jean King will lead a panel this week at the National Academies about the cumulative effects of stress on the body and the brain, particularly among women and communities of color.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jjAaUK
WPI Arts & Sciences Dean Jean King will lead a panel this week at the National Academies about the cumulative effects of stress on the body and the brain, particularly among women and communities of color.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jjAaUK
January 14, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Is there a cost to the stress of being a woman in a STEM field?
WPI Arts & Sciences Dean Jean King will lead a panel this week at the National Academies about the cumulative effects of stress on the body and the brain, particularly among women and communities of color.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jjAaUK
WPI Arts & Sciences Dean Jean King will lead a panel this week at the National Academies about the cumulative effects of stress on the body and the brain, particularly among women and communities of color.
Learn more: bit.ly/4jjAaUK