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The WPI Podcast

The WPI Podcast

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 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.
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  • E29: Engineering and Technology in Auto Racing | Phil Surgen | Class of 2004

    E29: Engineering and Technology in Auto Racing | Phil Surgen | Class of 2004
    Feb 9 2026
    In this episode of The WPI Podcast, we explore NASCAR racing from an engineer’s perspective. Phil Surgen, director of technology for Trackhouse Racing, former crew chief for NASCAR Cup Series driver Ross Chastain, and a 2004 Worcester Polytechnic Institute mechanical engineering graduate, discusses the role of engineering, technology, and teamwork in competing at the highest level of stock car racing. Surgen talks about how data and simulators inform his team’s efforts, career opportunities for engineers in NASCAR, how his work as a student on WPI’s long-running Formula SAE race car program provided him with valuable experience, and what it’s like to work on a race team with three cars competing in NASCAR. This episode is part one of a two-part feature on Surgen. You can read more about the WPI alum’s work in auto racing in the spring 2026 issue of WPI Journal, due out in April 2026. Related links: WPI Formula SAE Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Major Qualifying Projects
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    40 min
  • E28: Engineering Safer Skiing | Christopher Brown | Mechanical and Materials Engineering

    E28: Engineering Safer Skiing | Christopher Brown | Mechanical and Materials Engineering
    Feb 4 2026
    In this episode of The WPI Podcast, we explore the role of engineering in safe skiing and ski racing, and design improvements in athletic equipment that could help prevent ACL injuries, which are common in skiing and other sports. Christopher Brown, professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, director of WPI’s sports engineering laboratory, former collegiate All-American ski racer, and former collegiate and youth ski coach, discusses the research he does with students to develop patented sports equipment designed to reduce loads that can lead to injuries like torn ACLs. He also shares his insight on how sports science institutes leverage research and technology in the quest for success in international skiing competitions like the Olympics. Related links: Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering Major Qualifying Project Interactive Qualifying Project Sports Engineering, Inc.
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    38 min
  • E27: AI at WPI | Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel

    E27: AI at WPI | Elke Rundensteiner and Yunus Telliel
    Jan 22 2026
    In this episode of The WPI Podcast, we explore the launch of Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s new Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence—why the demand for specialized AI talent is accelerating, what makes WPI’s approach distinctive, and how the program prepares students to apply AI across disciplines and industries. Featuring faculty leaders behind the degree’s design, the conversation highlights WPI’s project-based learning model, strong industry connections, and the integration of responsible AI practices throughout the curriculum as the university prepares the next generation of AI innovators.
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    33 min
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