The WPI Podcast
The WPI Podcast
Podcast Description
The WPI Podcast is the university’s flagship podcast and your front-row seat to the heart of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Whether you're a future student dreaming big, a proud member of the campus community, or just wondering what the school is all about, this is where you'll meet the people who make WPI extraordinary.
Each episode dives into fascinating stories from across campus and around the world—spotlighting breakthrough research, hands-on projects, bold innovations, and the immersive experiences that define our purpose-driven STEM education. You'll hear directly from WPI’s faculty, students, and staff as they tackle global challenges, explore cutting-edge discoveries, and create real-world impact.
Hosted by the storytellers of WPI’s Division of Marketing Communications, this podcast connects you to the energy, creativity, and momentum driving WPI forward.
Tune in and discover what it means to think big, do more, and lead with purpose. www.wpi.edu/listen
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast focuses on the innovative research, hands-on projects, and immersive STEM education experiences at WPI. Episodes cover a variety of topics, including breakthrough scientific discoveries, cultural contributions, and sustainability efforts, showcasing content such as organic chemistry graphic novels, global project reflections, and sustainable career mentorship insights.
The WPI Podcast is the university’s flagship podcast and your front-row seat to the heart of Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI). Whether you’re a future student dreaming big, a proud member of the campus community, or just wondering what the school is all about, this is where you’ll meet the people who make WPI extraordinary.
Each episode dives into fascinating stories from across campus and around the world—spotlighting breakthrough research, hands-on projects, bold innovations, and the immersive experiences that define our purpose-driven STEM education. You’ll hear directly from WPI’s faculty, students, and staff as they tackle global challenges, explore cutting-edge discoveries, and create real-world impact.
Hosted by the storytellers of WPI’s Division of Marketing Communications, this podcast connects you to the energy, creativity, and momentum driving WPI forward.
Tune in and discover what it means to think big, do more, and lead with purpose.
Step inside engineering education in action with Dean on the Scene, featuring Daniel Linzell, the Bernard M. Gordon Dean of Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.
Instead of a traditional studio interview, this episode takes listeners on a walking tour across campus—through labs, collaborative spaces, and student project environments—offering a firsthand look at how ideas become real-world solutions. Along the way, Dean Linzell shares his journey from nationally recognized structural engineer and National Science Foundation leader to his new role at WPI, reflecting on innovation, experiential learning, and the future of engineering education.
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