Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Our students didn't just study engineering this year. They built an electric race car.

WPI's Formula SAE Electric team, 15 students across electrical, mechanical, and software engineering, designed, built, and drove a brand-new car from the ground up, finishing 4th in autocross at the Formula SAE Hybrid & Electric Competition at New Hampshire Motor Speedway. 🏆

Project manager and driver Max Mobley '26 said it best: "It's more than building a car." Live battery monitoring, real-time telemetry, throttle and braking strategy. This is project-based learning at its best.

We're incredibly proud of this team, and so is Inside Higher Ed, who featured Max and the program this week.

Check it out → https://www.insidehighered.com/opinion/columns/just-explain-it-me/2026/06/01/college-students-and-race-cars-no-radio-shack-kits

Can AI help fight misinformation, or make it worse? 🤖

WPI students in Bucharest took on that question head-on during a project about Romania’s communist history. Instead of relying on a chatbot, they built a digital learning tool grounded in historical records and interviews, designed to encourage critical thinking and accuracy.

The WPI aesthetic, as seen through the eyes of our social media photographer Awad '29.

Connecting our university and the city of Worcester 🤝 Laura Martinez, WPI’s director of government and community relations, works behind the scenes to build partnerships that support Worcester’s growth, from economic development to education and beyond.

Learn how she’s helping strengthen the relationship between WPI and the community it calls home. https://bit.ly/4nQVhQB

🌀 Hurricane season is almost here — and being prepared means more than just stocking up on supplies.

In the latest episode of The WPI Podcast, prof. Sarah Molinari discusses what it truly takes to build resilience — and why centering community voices and relationships is at the heart of it all.

As demand for electric vehicles grows, so does the need for better ways to recycle lithium-ion batteries. A new U.S. Department of Energy-supported research project at WPI aims to reduce the cost and complexity of battery recycling while helping recover critical materials needed for future EV production.

Read more: https://bit.ly/4dv3PJE

This Memorial Day, WPI honors those who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces. We are forever grateful for their courage and reflect on the profound impact of their loss on their families and loved ones.

When the hard work, late nights, and dedication lead to THIS moment 🎓

Highlighting some of our favorite caps 🎓