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Join us for the Research Experiences for Teachers (RET) Poster Symposium on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UN SDGs) on Friday, August 7, 2026, 10:30–11:30 AM in Higgins House, where our 8 (pre-service and in-service) teachers will share research projects and STEM lesson plans inspired by the UN SDGs. 2026 RET RESEARCH PROJECTS Research Project(UN SDG #)Research ProjectWPI Faculty Mentor, DepartmentTeacher, Licensure, SchoolTeacher, Licensure, School/Major#7 – Affordable & Clean EnergyMagnesium Production and Recycling for Clean EnergyAdam Powell(Mechanical & Materials Engineering / Chemical Engineering)Anna BarrassoHS Chem & PhysicsJoseph P Keefe TechAdele AldridgeHS PhysicsWPI Mech Eng#3 – Good Heath and Well-BeingAntibiotic Resistance in MycobacteriaScarlet Shell(Biology & Biotechnology)Stefany RodriguezHS BiologyDiscovery PolyTech HSAmanda LorussoHS BiologyFontbonne Academy#13 – Climate ActionRemoving PFAS from Contaminated SoilsAndrew Teixeira & Geoffrey Tompsett(Chemical Engineering)Juan MadridHS ChemistryHudson HSJesse Drozd(HS Chemistry, WPI Chemistry)#9 – Industry, Innovation and InfrastructureSensor Technologies for a Healthier WorldDoug Petkie(Physics)Chris GolembewskiHS Eng & Comp SciTri-County Reg Voc TechElijah ChaimovitchHS PhysicsWPI Physics

Hosted by the Student Alumni Society. The classes of 2030 and 2029 take on the traditional Rope Pull during the annual First-Year / Sophomore competition, plus more competitions for Juniors / Seniors, Student Alumni Society / Skull, and other student organizations. Pre-registration will be requested for students and student groups planning to compete.Alumni Stadium · FREE

The Computer Science department is holding this event during Homecoming & Family Weekend to give CS alumni an opportunity to network with each other and CS faculty members. Light refreshments will be available. Advanced registration is requested for this event.Location TBD · FREE· Who's Coming?

Hosted by the Student Government Association. Games, food, and performances. Quad · FREE

Join President Grace Wang, members of our faculty, and others for an inspiring campus update. Learn about groundbreaking research and meet some of the team members who are shaping WPI's future. Light refreshments will be available. Open to all members of the WPI community and free to attend. Advanced registration is requested for this event. Space is limited.Alden Memorial · FREE· Who's Coming?

Reunion celebrants in the classes of 1976, 1981, 1986, 1991, 1996, 2001, 2006, 2011, 2016, 2021, and 2026 are encouraged to meet-up with classmates at their designated meet-up event so you can reconnect and make plans for the rest of the weekend. Be sure to register so your classmates know you're coming! Information on meet-up locations will be available at the main registration desk during Homecoming & Family Weekend.Various Locations · FREE· Who's Coming?

Sponsored in part by the Alumni Association. Join your herd on the Quad for food, games, music, giveaways, trivia, and our famous "Stuff-a-Goat" activity. Advanced registration is requested for this event. Food, drinks, giveaways, and activities are available on a first-come, first-served basis, regardless of pre-registration.Quad · FREE· Who's Coming?

Open to the classes of 1975 and prior. The classes of 1951, 1956, 1961, 1966, and 1971 will celebrate their reunions during this special luncheon. Includes one complimentary beer or glass of wine with lunch service. Advanced registration is requested for this event.Rubin Campus Center, Odeum · $40 · Who's Coming?

The Homecoming Parade is back! And this time, we're inviting our alumni to be part of it. Members of reunion classes ending in 1 and 6, award recipients, and others will take part in a special Alumni Bridge Crossing before embarking on our traditional march around the Quad.Quad · FREE

The Alumni Association will present awards for professional achievement and service to WPI. Open to all members of the WPI community and free to attend. Advanced registration is requested for this event. Space is limited.Alden Memorial · FREE · Who's Coming?

Open to members of the 40th reunion class of 1986 and their guests. Registration for this event includes heavy appetizers and one complimentary beer or glass of wine per attendee. Advanced registration is requested for this event.The Dean John P. van Alstyne Academic Advising Suite, Unity Hall · $40 · Who's Coming?

Open to members of the 50th reunion class of 1976 and their guests. Reunion celebrants will be inducted into the Fifty-Year Associates. Registration for this event includes complimentary beer and wine during the opening cocktail reception and dinner (choice of beef, chicken, or vegetarian entrée) with cash bar service. Advanced registration is requested for this event.Location TBD · $85 · Who's Coming?