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WPI Researchers Send Experiment to Space Aboard Blue Origin Spacecraft
Equipment from the lab of Jamal Yagoobi is prepared for launch aboard a Blue Origin spacecraft. A WPI experiment focused on a new way to prevent electronics from overheating flew into space Sept. 18, 2025, aboard a Blue Origin spacecraft, giving researchers led by Jamal Yagoobi a critical opportunity to advance their technology by testing it in zero-gravity and multi-gravity settings. The uncrewed suborbital flight lasted just over 10 minutes, including slightly more than three minutes of weightlessness, and carried more than 40 scientific and research payloads. Blue Origin’s New Shepard spacecraft blasted off and landed at a site near El Paso, Texas, while Yagoobi, the George F. Fuller Professor of Mechanical Engineering, watched a live webcast of the flight in his Multi-Scale Heat Transfer (MHT) Laboratory with students who had worked on the WPI experiment. “Many people, including students and collaborators at NASA, deserve credit for working hard on this project during the years leading up to this mission,” says Yagoobi. “The results of our experiment aboard the flight confirm that our design can significantly reduce the surface temperatures of electronics in zero-gravity and much higher gravity conditions. Because of the excellent results we obtained, we are very close to commercializing our electrohydrodynamic cooling technology, as our project has reached a new level of maturity as designated by NASA’s Technology Readiness Level.” The project, funded by NASA, sought to address an out-of-this-world challenge that could have implications for future spaceships and satellites. On Earth, liquids boil upon encountering hot objects, and vapor carries away the heat, making boiling a liquid an efficient way to cool heated items. However, in space, where there is no gravity, vapor bubbles cannot rise from a boiling liquid and heat does not dissipate effectively or at all. To enable heat transfer in small spaces to avoid overheating, Yagoobi and his team adopted an electrohydrodynamic approach.
WPI and MCPHS Expand Longstanding Partnership with New Degree Pathways
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) and Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (MCPHS), two nationally recognized institutions with complementary strengths in health science and biomedical engineering, are expanding their academic partnership with new degree pathways. Building on a long-standing relationship, this new agreement creates streamlined pathways for students to pursue advanced degrees across disciplines such as pharmacy and biomedical engineering—while remaining immersed in Worcester’s thriving academic and innovation ecosystem. The expanded partnership promotes collaborations of mutual interest and benefit and formalizes a series of articulated degree programs that will allow qualified undergraduate students from one institution to seamlessly transition into graduate programs at the other. These pathways are designed to help students accelerate their education, broaden their career prospects, and contribute to the evolving landscape of healthcare, life sciences, and technology. Students graduating from WPI with degrees in biology, chemistry, or related STEM fields will now have streamlined access to advanced degrees at MCPHS, including the Doctor of Pharmacy (PharmD) program. Similarly, MCPHS students completing degrees in molecular biology, biotechnology, or pharmacy will be able to pursue graduate-level studies at WPI in biomedical engineering. The agreement comes at a pivotal moment, as interdisciplinary knowledge and collaboration are increasingly essential to addressing global challenges. With Worcester emerging as a regional hub for biotechnology, medical research, and advanced manufacturing, WPI and MCPHS are uniquely positioned to train professionals who will drive innovation and improve lives. “By creating clear, cross-institutional pathways that connect WPI’s strengths in biomedical engineering with MCPHS’s expertise in pharmacy and health sciences, we are preparing students to advance from rigorous undergraduate programs into specialized graduate study,” said WPI President Grace Wang. “These programs will produce highly skilled professionals ready to make real impact, from leading breakthrough medical research to developing innovative biotech and pharmaceutical solutions that improve health and fuel the growth of the life sciences economy.” “Through this agreement, this partnership reflects the spirit of collaboration that defines Worcester’s higher education ecosystem. MCPHS is proud to strengthen our long-standing partnership with WPI, creating new opportunities for students to seamlessly advance their education and careers at the intersection of healthcare, life sciences, and technology,” said Richard Lessard, president of MCPHS. The degree pathways feature clearly defined academic journeys, streamlined admissions processes, and personalized advising from faculty and admissions liaisons at both institutions. Students will benefit from an efficient transition between institutions to study in the heart of Worcester, a city rich with opportunity, innovation, and a strong sense of community. Students enrolled in these programs must meet GPA and course prerequisites, and final admissions decisions will be handled by the relevant program at each institution. Details for each program pairing will be available on the WPI and MCPHS websites, ensuring transparency and consistency. This agreement reflects a shared mission to empower students, support workforce development in the region, and strengthen the city’s position as a center of academic and professional excellence.
WPI Joins Neuroarts Academic Network
Jean King, the Peterson Family Dean of Arts and Sciences, has been named to the newly launched Neuroarts Academic Network (NAN). The network, created by the NeuroArts Blueprint Initiative, brings together leaders from 38 universities and organizations worldwide to advance the emerging interdisciplinary field of neuroarts—the study of how the arts affect the brain, body, and behavior and how this knowledge is applied to improve health and well-being. King’s appointment highlights both her expertise at the intersection of arts and humanities with neuroscience and WPI’s commitment to exploring how creative expression can drive innovation and well-being. At WPI, King has championed cross-disciplinary approaches that integrate the arts and sciences, reflecting the university’s broader mission to harness creativity and research in ways that positively impact society. NAN seeks to establish neuroarts as a recognized academic and professional field. The network’s goals include connecting existing programs, encouraging new research and training opportunities, building career pathways that combine the arts and health, and supporting the long-term growth of the field. “I am honored to join the Neuroarts Academic Network and contribute to this important effort to show how the arts and creative expression can shape our health, our communities, and our future,” said King. “This field has long been a passion of mine, and I am excited to help advance the science that shows the transformative power of the arts in our lives.”

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Fall 2025 University Census Data Now Available
University Analytics has completed the Fall 2025 census. Admissions, enrollment, completions, and persistence dashboards have been updated and are available on the Data Dashboards webpage within the Office of Strategic Initiatives & University Analytics website. Two dashboard sets are available: Public Data Dashboards – Basic university data WPI Community Dashboards – Login required; includes enhanced detail and filters for WPI community members For questions, please contact: university-analytics@wpi.edu
Wellness Day Event Submission
The deadline to submit Wellness Day events is coming up! Events submitted after October 21st won't be in printed materials. Events submitted after October 28th will not be approved. Click for submission form.
Submit Student Achievements to Merit Pages
Do you know a student or students who have done something noteworthy this term? Make sure to let us know! Faculty, staff, and others can submit news about student accomplishments via an online form. Please include as much information as possible on the form. Someone in WPI’s Marketing Communications division may reach out for further information, if needed. If accepted, the submission will appear on a student’s or students’ Merit page(s). Submit student accomplishments here. More information on the contribution form can be found on the Hub. FAQs about Merit Pages are here.

Oct 16
8:30 AM
Blue Cross Blue Shield - Employee Information Session 10/16/25
Effective January 1, 2026, WPI will switch health benefits providers to Blue Cross Blue Shield of Massachusetts. Employees are welcome to join this session to learn more about the upcoming change. There will be an opportunity for Q&A at the end of the session.
Oct 16
9:00 AM
Wellness, Engagement & Belonging Employee Symposium
Wellness, Engagement & Belonging Employee Symposium Thursday, October 16, 2025 Rubin Campus Center | Full-day event This symposium will bring together employees from across campus to explore themes of psychological safety, wellness, and belonging through engaging sessions and meaningful conversations. Keynote Speaker: Dr. Kyle A. Reyes Author of Lenses of Humanity, Dr. Reyes will share insights on human-centered leadership and inclusive community building. His work invites us to reflect through four transformative lenses: See, Become, Belong, and Believe. Featured Sessions Include: Psychological Safety in the Workplace Wellness Strategies for a Thriving Community Leadership Panels on Cultivating Belonging at WPI Lunch will be provided for all registered attendees. You do not have to attend the full day. Bonus: The first 15 registrants will receive a free copy of Lenses of Humanity. Register here.We look forward to seeing you there and building a stronger, more connected WPI community together.
Oct 16
10:00 AM
OSP Pre-Award: New Faculty/PI Workshop Session 2
Staff from the Pre-Award team in Office of Sponsored Program will host 2 in-person trainings to help guide you through the WPI proposal process and get you registered in the systems we use.
Oct 16
2:15 PM
Mindful Thursdays
Looking for a way to make your day less stressful and more mindful...take some much-needed time for yourself and join us for Mindful Thursdays! Drop-in meditation sessions are open to the entire WPI community, and no experience is necessary. A certified meditation teacher will offer guided meditations appropriate for both beginners as well as experienced meditators. People can join in person or via zoom. Mindful Thursdays: 2:15PM to 2:35PM Center for Well-Being, Daniels Hall 102E Zoom: https://wpi.zoom.us/j/186050714 Each Friday an email will be sent out to the group called Mindfulness Tools To-Go which will include information about meditations, poems shared during the week, and mindful resources. If you have questions or suggestions, please do not hesitate to contact Robin Benoit, rbenoit@wpi.edu
Oct 17
9:00 AM
Aerospace Engineering PhD Dissertation Defense- Justin Tavares
Oct 18
10:00 AM
10/18 10:00 AM WPI Cross Country at Conn College Invitational

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WPI i3 Lab's Demo Day 2025
🚀 Demo Day 2025 at WPI’s i3 Lab was a success! On September 24th, the Innovation Studio was transformed into a hub of creativity, entrepreneurship, and inspiration as student founders pitched their ideas for a share of $60,000+ in prizes.We are thrilled to celebrate the hard work, courage, and ingenuity of every team that took the stage — and to recognize this year’s winners: 🔧 𝙄𝙣𝙘𝙪𝙗𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮 🥇 𝗞𝗮𝗹𝗲𝗻𝗶𝗮𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: QuickEst Estimations Inc. – Russell Hertel ’27 (RBE), Luis Alzamora ’26 (RBE) 🥈 𝗠𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗔𝗯𝗿𝗮𝗺𝘀 '𝟳𝟳 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: BrailleBox – Jelaleddin Gylychmuhammedov ’27 (RBE), Octavio Bittar ’27 (ECE), Minh Ha ’27 (CS) 🥉 𝗕𝘂𝘀𝗶𝗻𝗲𝘀𝘀 𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: HydroFlex – Jack Shanks ’26 (ME) 🏅 𝗪𝗶𝗿𝗲 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗽 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: EpiSafe - Aaryan Panchal '28 (RBE), Ezra Yohay '25 (Phys), Khushal Sharma '27 (ECE), Ethan Takvorian '28 (RBE), Joshua Kashambala 🚀 𝙄𝙣𝙣𝙤𝙫𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝗜𝗻𝗻𝗼𝘃𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: FellowBridge - Dan Nguyen ‘26 (CS), Ana Merlo '25 (MS BA), Antonela Tamagini '25 (MS CS) 𝗶𝟯 𝗟𝗮𝗯 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: Cybele Technology - Maxwell Markey (PhD Chem)💡 𝙄𝙙𝙚𝙖𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣 𝘾𝙖𝙩𝙚𝙜𝙤𝙧𝙮: 𝗖𝗼𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗿𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻𝗲 𝗕𝗮𝗻𝗸 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: Christy Lam ‘26 (CS) 𝗗𝘂𝗮𝗻𝗲 𝗗. 𝗣𝗲𝗮𝗿𝘀𝗮𝗹𝗹 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝘀 🔥: FireMap - Tair Kareneyev '27 (RBE & CS) Firewise - Dimitris Graikos '25 (MS BA) 𝗣𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲'𝘀 𝗖𝗵𝗼𝗶𝗰𝗲 𝗔𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱: Venturly - Khushali Shah '26 (MS Fintech), Labhesh Mahajan '26 (MS CS), Rohan Solipuram '26 (MS Fintech), Mihir Kate '25 (CompE)We were honored to have Provost Andrew Sears and Interim Dean of Business School Kwamie Dunbar open the day with a powerful message about the importance of student innovation, and President Grace Wang conclude the event and open the evening session, inspiring our community to keep pushing the boundaries of what’s possible. We were also privileged to host Anthony Galgano, Owner & President of True Robotics, Inc., as our keynote speaker. His story of perseverance and growth deeply resonated with the audience, and he was recognized with the Vignaly Commercialization Fund "Spirit of Joe Award" by the WPI OTIE. This event would not have been possible without the dedication of our judges: Christine Murner, Evan Cox, Geoff Strage, Greg Dalle-Molle, Joe Klimek, Lisa A. K., Paul Kalenian, Paul Rummel, Peter Cifichiello, Roman Fayerberg, Sandhya Balasubramanian, Tara Ostromecky, and Zachary Dutton — thank you for lending your expertise. We also extend our deepest gratitude to our donors and supporters: Auxilium Worcester, Aram and Alba Kalenian Award, Henry and Alberta Strage Award, New England Innovations, Wire Group, Cornerstone Bank, Joe Klimek ’94, Bowditch & Dewey, LLP, WPI Business School, Michael Abrams ’77, Duane D. Pearsall, and WPI OTIE.Finally, thank you to the entire WPI community and guests — who joined us to celebrate entrepreneurship and innovation. Your energy made this Demo Day truly special.
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How to Make Simple Storytelling Videos That Look and Sound Great
Video Chapters: 0:18 - Horizontal or Vertical Orientation 0:39 - Camera Quality Settings: HD or 4K 0:56 - Clean Your Lens 1:07 - Audio Quality / Microphone 1:52 - Personal Protective Equipment 2:29 - Storytelling Techniques 3:46 - Shooting Techniques 4:36 - Editing Options 4:51 - Exporting Your Video 5:19 - Final Product / Sample 6:57 - Recap / Final TipsPlease feel free to contact gr-multimedia@wpi.edu with your questions.The Academic Technology Center on campus also offers training, support, and equipment loans for video production projects. https://canvas.wpi.edu/courses/14090/pages/audio-visual-servicesEditing Tutorials:Adobe Premiere Pro Editing Tutorial: https://youtu.be/ihHwLfIg_Dk?si=NTMnfAicOuD0RJCdCanva Video Editing Tutorial: https://youtu.be/AlrC-XaKwew?si=cR346D-fnhEd70DYCapCut Video Editing Tutorial: https://youtu.be/VUMVsGm0xOE?si=-I02THB9Scu2PTzZHow to Edit Videos on Android: https://youtu.be/PzeP8Nl02aw?si=58hbHeJ2WJM7X20VHow to Edit Videos on iPhone: https://youtu.be/xGaUuBqgaMk?si=63WLQDTnpSH2G_FnEquipment Suggestions:DJI Mic Mini for Smartphone: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1858479-REG/dji_cp_rn_00000432_01_mic_mini_compact_wireless.htmlDJI Osmo Mobile 7 Smartphone Gimbal: https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1873250-REG/dji_cp_os_00000406_01_osmo_mobile_7_smartphone.html
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Fire Protection Engineering and Wildfire Research at WPI
Fire Protection Engineering at WPI is at the forefront of research to better understand wildfires and their impact.00:00 Wildfire Research Funding 01:01 Fire Whirl Demonstration 01:21 Firebrand Research

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