WPI Global Projects Program

Hello from Nantucket, MA! As part of our IQP, 18 WPI students have been working with organizations all across the island and contributing to meaningful work!

First up is the Maria Mitchell Association, where students are reconnecting past campers and exploring how hands-on science programs shaped their curiosity, careers, and love for nature.

Students are also working with the Nantucket Fire Department to improve emergency response and public safety by mapping out all island fire hydrants and water sources.

In partnership with the Nantucket Housing Department and Remain, one project investigates how underused second-story spaces in downtown buildings could be converted to affordable, year-round housing.

Another project is working with the Nantucket Litter Derby, which is diving into the islands litter problem caused by intentional and unintentional littering.

Lastly, a group of students are working with Our House, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering local high school students, to improve programming and strengthen connections for local youths.

Meet the London E25 cohort!
We are excited to take you along for a week in the life of WPI students living and working in London.
From morning commutes on the underground to working inside the world’s leading museums and spaces, we will be sharing the ins and outs of IQP in England.
Swipe to meet each of our six teams!

Godaften fra København, WPI! This is the E25 boats team! Our projects mission is to spread awareness to promote the creation of a zero-emission zone for diesel engine tour boats and planes in Copenhagen’s canals, and to create resources for our sponsors to run campaign for parliamentary action towards the zero-emission zone.

Since we’ve arrived in Denmark, we have been recording data on the air and noise pollution on the seaplanes and tour boats in populated parts of the canals. Today and next week we are presenting for the 2 central city councils to show them our current findings and to share our ideas for next steps to take.

Over the next couple of weeks we would like to plan public events for stakeholder groups, such as kayak clubs, and we are also going to create an email list of supporters for our cause so once we create a campaign we already will have a following.

It has been a great time exploring Denmark and learning what it takes to be a green city. Thanks for tuning in this week and we will see you all back in Worcester during A-term!