It’s launch day! Weather permitting, a #Cygnus spacecraft will carry scientific research to International Space Station, including materials for WPI experiments on wildfire spread. Prof. James Urban spoke with Spectrum News 1 Worcester about the study: bit.ly/3yBibX0

Prof. James Urban spoke to @spaceflightnow about today’s launch (weather permitting) of a spacecraft that will carry materials for experiments for his #wildfire research to @Space_station. Watch for him in Spaceflight Now’s online live coverage at 10am: bit.ly/3WzQxSi

Weather in Florida prevented today’s launch of a #Cygnus spacecraft carrying scientific research, including WPI experiments to study wildfire behavior, to the International Space Station. The next launch opportunity is tomorrow. Until then, learn more: bit.ly/3WtLXVS

WPI research is on its way to the International Space Station. The #Cygus spacecraft is carrying materials for experiments on wildfire spread for a study led by fire protection engineering professor James Urban Department of Fire Protection Engineering at WPI @ISS_research International Space Station

WPI students have been collecting data on e-bike usage Acadia National Park since 2019. Some of their findings were just featured in the Bangor Daily News. Half of all bikes in Acadia are now electric #GlobalSchool #ProjectBasedLearning #Maine bit.ly/4c8VZBp

I was so impressed by what these students were able to do in four weeks! It's a credit to their hard work, the guidance of WPI Biomedical Engineering Department professors and program staff, support from Massachusetts Life Sciences Center, and a great partnership with schools including Worcester Public Schools.

Getting an early start in a field can shape a person’s path in life. MeDHigh, a WPI summer program made possible by $100,000 in MLSC funding, seeks to encourage high school students to consider #STEM education and careers. Read more: ow.ly/VIuL50SRBr4

WPI fire protection engineering experiments to be conducted on @space_station. 🌎 #Space #ISS #Wildfires

Caught from the @Space_station orbiting over the coast of the Olympic National Forest is a haunting image of northern California #wildfires. WPI is using space to study how flames spread on Earth aiming to save lives & homes from destruction caused by wildfires: issnationallab.org/worchester-pol…

New courses this fall include two in WPI’s Great Problems Seminar for first-year students that focus on understanding and thinking critically about artificial intelligence. Learn more in the Telegram & Gazette about AI, Design, and Society.

Professor Robert Dempski works with WPI students to develop workforce training tools, using augmented and virtual reality and artificial intelligence. Tools have included new methods to learn laboratory safety and tool assembly: bit.ly/3yx6RLP. #AI #AR #VR

An alumnus of WPI’s undergraduate Teacher Preparation Program is featured in this article on first-time teachers in Central Massachusetts. The program enables WPI undergrads getting their BS in a STEM field to also earn an initial teaching license in a STEM discipline at the

WPI researchers are developing tech tools to make it easier to spot illegally-trafficked wildlife. bit.ly/3XemTTd U.S. National Science Foundation Paul G. Allen Family Foundation

Kwamie Dunbar, director of WPI’s financial technology programs, helps analyze stablecoins in this @Techopedia article. He addresses some of the reasons behind the increased adoption of this form of cryptocurrency and potential hurdles to more widespread use.

More than 160 undergrads from WPI & other universities conducted intensive summer research projects on campus. Topics included how bipolar disorder treatments may affect pregnant or postpartum women and how AI could enhance 5G network security and performance.

ICYMI: WPI was on WCVB’s Chronicle. Last night, the show re-aired a feature on our recent exhibit of retro video game consoles, games, and the history of WPI’s Interactive Media & Game Development program. Our students are pushing the interactive media industry forward with an

“WPI is making contributions to global efforts around sustainability, climate adaptation, social equity and global health.” Mimi Sheller, dean of The Global School, discusses the global impact of faculty and students; and the dynamic environment generated by Worcester’s colleges

Today, we are announcing a groundbreaking Master of Science in Explosion Protection Engineering, the first program of its kind in the United States. bit.ly/4cTI9TO

The newly launched program is an extension of WPI’s existing fire protection engineering program, created in 1978. wbjournal.com/article/wpi-de…

Combining fire behavior research and historical analysis of Viking Age life and culture, WPI fire protection engineering graduate students conducted field experiments in Iceland. Learn more: bit.ly/4dUM0kP Department of Fire Protection Engineering at WPI