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- 3D Computer Mouse Designed by WPI Undergraduates Wins One of 10 Invention Awards From Popular Science
- To: TECHNOLOGY EDITORSContact: Michael Dorsey of Worcester Polytechnic Institute, +1- 508-831-5609, mwdorsey@wpi.edu WORCESTER, Mass., May 17 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- MagicMouse, a three- dimensional computer mouse designed by a team of five Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI undergraduates, is one of 10 inventions honored with the inaugural PopSci Invention Awards, the cover story...
- Research articles 2007-05-17
- 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...
- Research articles 2006-10-01
- IEEE Computer Society Seeks Nominations for 'Technology of the Decade Award'; June 15 Deadline Set
- WASHINGTON, April 17 /U.S. Newswire/ -- The IEEE Computer Society is seeking nominations for its 60th Anniversary "Technology of the Decade Award," which will recognize a significant contribution to innovative information technology over the past decade. Nominations are due by Thursday, June 15. While the technology behind this contribution might...
- Research articles 2006-04-17
- New Technology Shows Our Ancestors Ate -- Everything!
- Byline: Johns Hopkins Medical Institutions BALTIMORE, Aug. 4 AScribe Newswire -- Using a powerful microscope and computer software, a team of scientists from Johns Hopkins, the University of Arkansas, Worcester Polytechnic Institute and elsewhere has developed a faster and more objective way to examine...
- Research articles 2005-08-04
- New senior fellow
- Richard Vaz, associate dean of interdisciplinary and global studies and associate professor of electrical and computer engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, has been appointed as a senior science fellow at AAC & U. Over the years he has written for Liberal Education. As senior fellow, he will work with the...
- Research articles 2004-06-22
- Students take reigns at Space Flight Center - tech briefs - Gkoddard Space Flight Center - Brief Article
- WORCESTER, MASS. Along running partnership between NASA and Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI is giving WPI students hands-on working experience at the Goddard Space Flight Center. Over the past six years the Goddard Space Flight Center outside of Washington, D.C., has served as a training ground for more than 100...
- Research articles 2002-10-24
- Roger Heinen Appointed to VIEO Board of Directors
- Business Editors & High-Tech Writers Investor and Former Microsoft and Apple Computer Executive to Advise VIEO on Delivering Adaptive Application Infrastructure Management Solution VIEO Inc., the leader in Adaptive Application Infrastructure Management AAIM, today announced that Roger Heinen was appointed to the VIEO Board of Directors....
- Research articles 2002-07-09
- Annual top prizes are awarded to outstanding WPI students.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-18 June 2002-1: Annual top prizes are awarded to outstanding WPI students C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01012001 Worcester, Mass. -- Nina Katherine Simon who is completing a major in electrical and computer engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI,...
- Research articles 2002-06-18
- 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...
- Research articles 2002-04-24
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute student named Goldwater Scholar.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-26 April 2002-Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Worcester Polytechnic Institute student named Goldwater Scholar C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:04262002 Worcester, Mass. -- Jack N. Waddell, a junior at Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI, has been named a recipient of a Barry M. ...
- Research articles 2002-04-26
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor honored by the Sons of the American Revolution; Col. William Henshaw Chapter to bestow award.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-16 April 2002-WPI: Worcester Polytechnic Institute professor honored by the Sons of the American Revolution; Col. William Henshaw Chapter to bestow award C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:16042002 Worcester, MA -- Jonathan Barnett, Professor of Fire Protection Engineering...
- Research articles 2002-04-16
- Twentieth anniversary of New Voices Drama Festival scheduled for April 17-20.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-16 April 2002-WPI: Twentieth anniversary of New Voices Drama Festival scheduled for April 17-20 C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:15042002 Worcester, MA -- For two decades, the imaginations of many have produced willful, humorous, tragic, unique and even ordinary...
- Research articles 2002-04-16
- WPI to present graduate information sessions.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-12 April 2002-WPI: WPI to present graduate information sessions C1994-2002 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:11042002 Southborough, MA -- Worcester Polytechnic Institute will host a series of graduate information sessions at its Worcester, MetroWest and Waltham campuses. The sessions are...
- Research articles 2002-04-12
- Worcester Polytechnic Institute will host a series of Graduate Information Sessions at its Worcester, MetroWest and Waltham campuses.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-17 December 2001-Worcester Polytechnic Institute: Worcester Polytechnic Institute will host a series of Graduate Information Sessions at its Worcester, MetroWest and Waltham campuses. C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:14122001 Southborough, MA -- The sessions are designed to help prospective...
- Research articles 2001-12-17
- WPI students to sing their way through Ireland in March.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-1 March 2001-Worcester Polytechnic Institute: WPI students to sing their way through Ireland in March C1994-2001 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:01032001 WORCESTER, Mass. -- As concert tours go, this will be one to remember. On March 1, Worcester Polytechnic...
- Research articles 2001-03-01
- CHTE in action: Progress update on CHTE research.
- The Center for Heat Treating Excellence CHTE at Worcester Polytechnic Institute WPI stands out from most other research centers located at universities because CHTE is a virtual center. Though it is headquartered at WPI, and is an integral part of the Metal Processing Institute, the research...
- Research articles 2000-12-01
- 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...
- Research articles 2000-08-04
- Graduate Research Awards announced at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-16 May 2000-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: Graduate Research Awards announced at Worcester Polytechnic Institute C1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:15052000 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Two graduate students were honored for their master's and Ph.D. theses at Worcester Polytechnic Institute's 2000...
- Research articles 2000-05-16
- 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 ...
- Research articles 2000-03-03
- WPI's hoop dreams aims to make college a reality for local youngsters.
- M2 PRESSWIRE-28 February 2000-WORCESTER POLYTECHNIC INSTITUTE: WPI's hoop dreams aims to make college a reality for local youngsters C1994-2000 M2 COMMUNICATIONS LTD RDATE:25022000 WORCESTER, Mass. -- Forming connections between schoolchildren and college students has been the goal of a...
- Research articles 2000-02-28
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