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Re-Engineering Engineering Education for the Challenges of the 21st Century
INTRODUCTION Engineering education and the profession are confronting a challenging crossroad. Some of us see it as a crisis, others, as an opportunity for positioning our community and our society for the 21 st century. It would he fair to say, however, that none of us are very satisfied with...
Tags: education, engineering, Entrepreneurship, Globalization, Innovation, knowledge, PRODUCTIVITY, re-engineering, Strategy, U.S., Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2006-10-01
Experiential Learning Environments: Do They Prepare Our Students to be Self-Directed, Life-Long Learners?
ABSTRACT Recent research indicates that traditional academic structures may not effectively promote self-directed learning. We investigated whether an experiential interdisciplinary projects program, called the Global Studies Program, increased readiness for self-directed learning SDL and life-long learning LLL using three methods: a nationally recognized course evaluation system called the Individual Development...
Tags: Engineering, Learning, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2006-07-01
a BROADER perspective
ONCE AN ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE FEAT, STUDYING OVERSEAS WHILE STUDYING ENGINEERING IS MAKING ITS WAY INTO THE MAINSTREAM. As a civil engineering student who grew up in Manchester, N.H., all Caitlin Malley knew about Denmark was that it was a small country in Europe. As for the concept of...
Tags: Engineering, Manufacturing, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2006-01-01
GENERATION SUCCESS
Two fire protection engineers tell what it takes to succeed in this exciting field.Careers in Fire Protection Engineering spoke with two fire protection engineers to get their perspectives on everything from searching for a job to trends in the profession.Amanda Moore studied fire protection engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute and...
Tags: CAREER, engineering, job, University of Maryland, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2006-01-01
Assabet students help WPI with solar-powered refrigeration system.(Front and Center)
Think a solar-powered refrigerator is impossible? Not with the collaborative efforts of Massachusetts' Assabet Valley Regional Technical High School and Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI power! This past semester, Assabet Valley's Refrigeration/Major Appliance Repair Department has been instrumental in helping WPI with one of its student's...
Tags: CAREER, Construction, Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2005-02-01
Five Worcester Polytechnic Institute faculty granted tenure.
M2 PRESSWIRE-24 April 2002-WPI: Five Worcester Polytechnic Institute faculty granted tenure C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22042002 Worcester, Mass. -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI has granted tenure to five faculty members. Jose Arguello, assistant professor of chemistry and biochemistry...
Tags: engineering, PRODUCTIVITY, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2002-04-24
WPI student projects focus on London's playing fields, caregivers, car clubs.
M2 PRESSWIRE-10 January 2002-Worcester Polytechnic Institute: WPI student projects focus on London's playing fields, caregivers, car clubs C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:09012002 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Each year, Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI students have the opportunity to create and complete projects...
Tags: car, engineering, Massachusetts, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2002-01-10
WPI students help London museums improve expectations.
M2 PRESSWIRE-10 January 2002-Worcester Polytechnic Institute: WPI students help London museums improve expectations C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:10012002 WORCESTER, Mass. -- What do you expect from a museum? Enlightenment? Information? Interaction? Four Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI Interactive Qualifying Project...
Tags: engineering, museum, team, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2002-01-10
WPI's Chrysanthe Demetry receives Young Teacher's Award from ASM International.
M2 PRESSWIRE-23 February 2001-Worcester Polytechnic Institute: WPI's Chrysanthe Demetry receives Young Teacher's Award from ASM International C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:22022001 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Chrysanthe Demetry, associate professor of mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, has received the...
Tags: CAREER, engineering, teacher, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2001-02-23
Camp REACH girls will present engineering projects and meet former astronaut Al Sacco Friday at WPI.
M2 PRESSWIRE-4 August 2000-Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Camp REACH girls will present engineering projects and meet former astronaut Al Sacco Friday at WPI C1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03082000 WORCESTER, Mass. -- For the past two weeks, 30 local girls have taken...
Tags: engineering, PRODUCTIVITY, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2000-08-04
Distinguished instructors named at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
M2 PRESSWIRE-21 June 2000-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: Distinguished instructors named at Worcester Polytechnic Institute C1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:20062000 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Two Worcester Polytechnic Institute professors of mechanical engineering have been honored for the quality of their teaching....
Tags: CAD, engineering, SOFTWARE, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2000-06-21
Local student earns 2000 Special Academic Award at WPI.
M2 PRESSWIRE-24 May 2000-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: Local student earns 2000 Special Academic Award at WPI C1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:23052000 WORCESTER, Mass. - Worcester Polytechnic Institute has awarded the following special academic awards to recognize outstanding students at ...
Tags: biomedical, engineering, HEALTHCARE, Massachusetts, Robert, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2000-05-24
WPI students perform community service during spring break.
M2 PRESSWIRE-22 March 2000-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI students perform community service during spring break C1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:21032000 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute students spent two days of their spring break this year as volunteers at the...
Tags: biomedical, Biotechnology, engineering, HEALTHCARE, women, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2000-03-22
WPI announces new promotion and tenure for faculty.
M2 PRESSWIRE-3 March 2000-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI announces new promotion and tenure for faculty C1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:03032000 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Board of Trustees announced the following new faculty promotions and tenured positions at ...
Tags: computer, engineering, Massachusetts, PRODUCTIVITY, professor, Sullivan, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 2000-03-03
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: James C. Hermanson honored with Alden Chair in Engineering at WPI.
M2 PRESSWIRE-6 October 1999-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: James C. Hermanson honored with Alden Chair in Engineering at WPI C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:051099 WORCESTER, Mass. -- James C. Hermanson of Paxton, Mass., associate professor of mechanical engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, ...
Tags: engineering, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 1999-10-06
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI announces new vi visiting faculty.
M2 PRESSWIRE-27 September 1999-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI announces new visiting faculty C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:240999 WORCESTER, Mass. -- The following visiting professors and instructors are bringing their expertise into the classrooms of Worcester Polytechnic Institute this year: ...
Tags: engineering, Massachusetts, professor, Robots, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 1999-09-27
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI announces new fa faculty members.
M2 PRESSWIRE-15 September 1999-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI announces new faculty members C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:140999 WORCESTER, Mass. -- The following new faculty members will be on campus at Worcester Polytechnic Institute this year: Bogdan D. Doytchinov of Worcester,...
Tags: engineering, Massachusetts, mathematics, PRODUCTIVITY, professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 1999-09-15
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI Professor named a a Fellow of American Institute of Chemical Engineers.
M2 PRESSWIRE-16 August 1999-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI Professor Yi Hua Ma is named a Fellow of the American Institute of Chemical Engineers C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:130899 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Yi Hua Ma of Worcester, Mass., has been named a Fellow...
Tags: Chemical, engineering, Leadership, professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 1999-08-16
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI prof elected Fe Fellow of American Society of Mechanical Engineering.
M2 PRESSWIRE-22 July 1999-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI professor is elected Fellow of the American Society of Mechanical Engineering C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:210799 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Mohammad Noori of Westborough, Mass., head of the Mechanical Engineering Department at Worcester Polytechnic ...
Tags: Engineering, professor, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 1999-07-22
WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: Hartford teens st strive toward engineering knowledge at WPI.
M2 PRESSWIRE-22 July 1999-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: Hartford teens strive toward engineering knowledge at WPI C1994-99 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:210799 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Among the 71 students at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's Frontiers/Strive Summer Program are three dedicated high-school juniors from Hartford,...
Tags: CAREER, engineering, PRODUCTIVITY, Worcester Polytechnic Institute
Research articles 1999-07-22