WPI Social Science & Policy Studies

WPI's Social Science department challenges students to come to a larger understanding of how technol

WPI is internationally renowned as a distinguished engineering school, but we know the world needs professionals who understand the social impacts of technology while remaining literate in both approaches. Our strong social science department prepares students to be social scientists who understand the wide-ranging influence technology has on an incredibly diverse and always changing human world that is full of social challenges.

10/07/2020

SSPS has big plans for our research future. Meet our research affiliates! Big thoughts, big ideas.

10/07/2020

Looking for something to do over Fall Break???

Well, here is an on-campus challenge with the opportunity to win $$$

WPI’s PIT Innovation Challenge focuses on developing technological and engineering solutions around future of work, environmental issues and social justice.

If the idea of developing cutting-edge engineering, technology and policy solutions for local and global good appeals to you, please join WPI’s Public Interest Technology Innovation Challenge.

Runs from Sunday October 18 to Wednesday October 21

More information can be found at the link below,
https://www.wpi.edu/news/calendar/events/wpi-s-public-interest-technology-innovation-challenge

If you have any other questions please email, Lusine Baghsarian at lbaghsarian@wpi

09/08/2020

What's going on here? Oh, it's just our SSPS professor Lisa Stoddard and prod Reeta Rao teaching in their alternative space in Institute Park, on this beautiful day. What a great idea!

02/27/2020

ISO: Curious minds, seeking greater understanding of a hot-button issue of today. REGISTER NOW for this timely D-TERM course on global migration.

02/19/2020

Great job to our SSPS LS&T grad student Avery Harrison for moving on to the finals for ! Excellent work.

02/07/2020

Looks like we have some maintenance people "storming the castle" on this dreary day. We appreciate you!

01/17/2020

Please consider joining us for the Smart Borders conference on migration and technology on Jan. 28! For more details, email [email protected]!

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01/02/2020

Salisbury Labs first floor is getting some TLC this winter break. Gotta match that great new mural energy!

12/17/2019

Some fresh blooms in the SSPS office despite the wintry weather. Congrats to all the newly accepted students, can't wait to see you blossom here also!