Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Students Get Experience as World-Class Researchers and Local Advocates

When you think about the critical issues facing humanity, pond scum might not come to mind. But for the City of Worcester, ...
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Addressing the AI Talent Gap: WPI Launches Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Focused on Real-World Applications

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), has announced the launch of a new bachelor of science in artificial intelligence (BS ...
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A top-tier private research university, WPI is at the forefront of academics, research, and innovation, but what really makes it special are the people. Engineers, scientists, writers, musicians—no ...
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Early Research Finds Extracts from Sweet Wormwood Plant Can Inhibit the COVID-19 Virus

A team of researchers that includes Worcester Polytechnic Institute Biology Professor Pamela Weathers has found that extracts from the leaves of the Artemisia annua plant, a medicinal herb also known ...
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WPI Researcher Develops Self-Healing Concrete that Could Multiply Structures’ Lifespans, Slash Damaging CO2 Emissions

Researchers at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) are using an enzyme found in red blood cells to create self-healing concrete that is four times more durable than traditional concrete, extending ...
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The Brain on Jazz

Louis Armstrong once said the essence of jazz is, “never play anything the same way twice.” Indeed, free improvisation is at the heart of jazz and is what distinguishes it from many other musical ...
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WPI Researchers Develop Cleaner, Scalable Process to Recycle Lithium-Ion Batteries

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 ...
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WPI Researchers to Develop Robotic Arm for Wheelchairs

Inspired by origami, Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) robotics engineering researchers are developing a lightweight, flexible robotic arm that will enable a wheelchair user to safely grasp, lift, ...
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Building Better Bioadhesives for Long-Term Medical Implants

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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Honeywell, WPI Partner on Hydrogen Fuel Cell Solutions for Aircraft

A new partnership between Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Honeywell Aerospace is aimed squarely at helping the aviation industry reduce its carbon footprint by examining how hydrogen fuel ...
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From Rubble to Rockets: Turning Scrap Metal into Essential Equipment

Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has been awarded $6.3 million for a groundbreaking initiative that could transform additive manufacturing by enabling the rapid production of high-quality ...
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Paralyzed Patients Have Weaker Bones and a Higher Risk of Fractures than Expected

Study by team at Worcester Polytechnic Institute shows standard bone density scans may underestimate the fracture risk for spinal cord injury patients and, by extension, those with osteoporosis.