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  • Empowering Entrepreneurs

    Empowering Entrepreneurs
    Feb 10 2026
    A newly unified support system and online community for WPI entrepreneurs is aiming to connect student and faculty inventors to outside advisors who can help turn discoveries into commercial success stories. ACIS—which stands for Advising, Connecting, Innovating, and Supporting—brings together WPI offices that support entrepreneurism among students and faculty members. The initiative also revives the university’s use of StartupTree, an online platform that makes it possible for WPI inventors to connect with alumni, mentors, and potential industry partners. “WPI has a history of supporting entrepreneurs and innovators through multiple offices and programs, and ACIS brings all of that support together under one banner,” says Terry Adams, director of the Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship. “ACIS is not a new program,” says Ardian Preci, director of innovation and entrepreneurship programs for The Business School. “It’s marshalling WPI’s existing resources to help entrepreneurs, whether they are faculty members or students, launch their business ideas.” Innovation and entrepreneurship at WPI flows from the university’s standing as an R1 institution and a leading science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) university with an emphasis on solving real-world problems. Undergraduates conduct independent research, often in interdisciplinary teams, as a requirement for graduation. Students also have access to entrepreneurial education through The Business School, which bridges business and technology to prepare future leaders of the tech economy. Faculty-led startups emerge from multiyear research projects supported by corporate, state, federal, and philanthropic funders. During the academic year that ended June 30, 2025, WPI expenditures on research totaled $79.2 million, including university seed grants awarded to faculty members. Student and faculty ideas have led to diverse startups focused on everything from recycling to artificial intelligence (AI). Ascend Elements, a lithium-ion battery materials company, traces its roots to a startup co-founded in 2015 by Yan Wang, the William B. Smith Professor of Mechanical Engineering. Cyvl, a data company powered by artificial intelligence, was founded in 2021 to map public infrastructure after Daniel Pelaez ’20 discovered during a summer job that towns had no good digital technology to map problems such as potholes and broken signs. “Startups launched with technology that traces back to WPI currently employ more than 500 employees and have raised more than $1.7 billion in capital,” Adams says. During an event to launch ACIS in November at WPI’s Innovation Studio, representatives from the newest wave of student and faculty startups briefly pitched their ideas to WPI faculty, students, staff, alumni, and outside advisers. Student startup ideas ranged from Braille language instruction technology to online business tools for contractors. Faculty members pitched startups focused on advanced materials and energy, sustainable construction, and precision manufacturing. The next ACIS event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Feb. 11, 2026, at the Innovation Studio. To build the ACIS network of advisors and mentors, organizers are seeking individuals with industry or startup experience, alumni interested in mentoring, experts in STEM fields, and people from the investment industry who are interested in getting an early look at startup opportunities. Those who volunteer will have a chance to give back to WPI, network, and shape new ventures. Preci says the next step for ACIS, as it builds out its network, will be to bring startup advisors and business mentors together with students and faculty members on StartupTree. “The important thing is to connect our student and faculty entrepreneurs with people outside of WPI who can provide expert feedback on ideas and connect our community to the resources that will launch innovations into the marketplace,” Preci says.
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  • The Privacy Risk on Your Wrist

    The Privacy Risk on Your Wrist
    Feb 12 2026
    Sometimes, cybersecurity isn’t about passwords or computer chips or networks. Instead, it may be about what’s on your wrist. New research led by WPI faculty members and students shows that electromagnetic signals from smartwatches that connect to cellular networks can be collected and used to make inferences about a wearer’s behavior, activities, and even health. The research is in its early stages, and the team noted that a system they developed to collect signals worked accurately only when smartwatches were within about 5 inches of collection devices. Yet the demonstration revealed a potential security vulnerability that has received little attention, says Xiaoyan (Sherry) Sun, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science and an author of the research. “People use smartwatches to monitor their heart rates, send text messages and emails, stream music, and so much more,” Sun says. “It is possible to track that activity to build a profile of a wearer, perhaps for targeted advertising or even criminal activities.” The researchers reported that they developed a system, called MagWatch, to probe smartwatches for “side-channel” weaknesses. Side-channel analysis involves collecting information, such as power use, that is inadvertently leaked by a computer system to gain access to secrets. MagWatch includes a small sensor device to capture and process electromagnetic signals from smartwatch hardware, an algorithm to enhance the signals, and artificial intelligence tools to analyze the data. The research did not include Bluetooth-only smartwatches, which emit less electromagnetic information than smartwatches that are continuously connected to cellular networks. The team experimented by placing a collection device under a desk and capturing signals from nearby Android and Apple smartwatches. Tests showed that the system could match signals emitted by smartwatches to apps for music, video, social media, navigation, health, and banking services. In addition, the signals could be matched to activities taking place within apps, such as recording a voice message or texting, says Jun Dai, associate professor in the Department of Computer Science. “In cybersecurity, we talk about social engineering, which involves learning about a person and gaining their trust so they give up sensitive information,” says Dai. “A side-channel attack on a smartwatch could enable a bad actor to collect a lot of behavioral information that could be used to profile and target that person.” In addition to Sun and Dai, the research team consisted of Haowen Xu, a PhD student in Sun’s lab, and PhD student Tianya Zhao and Assistant Professor Xuyu Wang, both of Florida International University. Sun and Dai are cybersecurity researchers whose work has been supported by the National Science Foundation. At WPI, they lead the DRiving Automotive Industry WorkForce Transformation (DRIFT) program, a $2.5 million five-institution initiative funded by the National Centers of Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity, led jointly with Oakland University, and focused on developing workforce training to strengthen cybersecurity in the auto industry. Sun says the next step in smartwatch research may involve examining how a wearer’s movement or environmental electromagnetic signals impact the effectiveness of side-channel attacks. Protective measures might include new regulations on data collection, adding shielding to smartwatches, or deploying technologies that jam signal collectors. “As researchers, we know that cyber threats exist, and that convenient technologies can also be vulnerable to hackers,” Sun says. “We want to raise awareness about how much information is available on people’s everyday devices and that there are ways that cyberattacks can gather information about us. That’s why we study this field and focus our research on cybersecurity.”
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  • Identifying Skin Disease with AI

    Identifying Skin Disease with AI
    Feb 3 2026
    WPI Professor Dmitry Korkin and researchers in Senegal are using a unique type of artificial intelligence to develop a tool that could not only help pathologists in tropical regions diagnose skin diseases, but also show those pathologists how AI makes its decisions. The research involves explainable artificial intelligence, an approach that draws back the curtain on AI to reveal the processes of machine-learning algorithms. The researchers say their tool can analyze skin specimen images to identify pathogens that cause mycetoma, a disease often found in rural parts of Asia, Africa, and Latin America where medical and technical resources may be limited. “AI can feel like a black box holding something that is very difficult to comprehend,” says Korkin, the Harold L. Jurist ’61 and Heather E. Jurist Dean’s Professor of Computer Science. “With explainable AI, we can build a tool that will help diagnose skin diseases and provide down-to-earth explanations about the entire decision-making process.” Known as SINDI, for Skin INfectious Diseases Intelligent framework, the tool evolved from the work of Kpetchehoue Merveille Santi Zinsou, a PhD student who arrived at WPI in 2024 for a year in Korkin’s lab under the Partnership for Skills in Applied Sciences, Engineering and Technology. Since leaving WPI, Zinsou has continued to work on SINDI within the Institute of Research for Development at UMMISCO, a research organization in Dakar, Senegal. Mycetoma causes tumor-like lesions, often on the feet, where breaks in the skin and exposure to contaminated soil or water can provide a pathway for invading pathogens. Farmers, laborers, and people who walk barefoot are especially prone to mycetoma. If not treated, mycetoma can invade deep tissues, cause deformities, and impair the body’s ability to function. Antibiotics or antifungal medications can be used to treat mycetoma, depending on the cause of the infection, but determining the cause is not always easy. Pathologists typically examine tissues and cells under a microscope to identify abnormal structures called “grains” that aid in diagnosis. Sometimes, however, grains are not visible in specimens and additional costly, time-consuming tests are needed “For patients, any delay in diagnosing the cause of mycetoma can delay proper treatment,” Zinsou says. “Tools that speed up diagnosis can help patients get the help they need so they can recover quickly.” To develop SINDI, the researchers started with a dataset of 7,000 healthy tissue images and 1,324 labeled images of tissue infected by fungal and bacterial pathogens known to often cause mycetoma. Then the researchers developed mathematical algorithms to examine the dataset images. The researchers found that the tools learned to successfully identify infected tissues and pinpoint pathogens, even when no grains were visible. “We think that the tool can find complex patterns and details, even beyond the lesion areas, that are too tiny for a human expert to detect,” Korkin says. The next step was to configure SINDI to show clinicians multiple images that would explain how the tool had identified the disease and the pathogen responsible for a patient’s lesions. The research team published their SINDI research on the biology preprint server BioRXiv. In addition to Zinsou and Korkin, authors were Habone Ahmed Mahamoud, Abdou Magib Gaye, and Maodo Ndiaye, all of Cheikh Anta Diop University and National University Hospital of Fann in Senegal; Idy Diop of Cheikh Anta Diop University in Senegal; and Doudou Sow and Cheikh Talibouya Diop, both of the University of Gaston Berger in Senegal. Zinsou says researchers in Senegal are working with pathologists to begin testing SINDI. After collecting feedback from users, the researchers plan to refine the tool, seek approval from Senegal’s Ministry of Health and Social Action, and deploy SINDI in hospitals. “We want to ensure that the tool, which users can access through a computer interface or through a mobile app in the near future, is streamlined as much as possible so it can be easily used by doctors in rural clinics to help patients who need treatment,” Zinsou says.
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  • Alumni Give Back in a Big Way: $13 Million to Support Scholarships at WPI

    Alumni Give Back in a Big Way: $13 Million to Support Scholarships at WPI
    Feb 3 2026
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has received multimillion-dollar gifts from two alumni totaling $13 million, representing significant financial commitments that will be dedicated to student scholarships. The donors, who wish to remain anonymous, credit the college with shaping their careers, broadening their worldviews, and instilling in them a lifelong commitment to learning and service. Their gifts are meant to extend such life-changing opportunities to future students. “These extraordinary commitments reflect the enduring bond our alumni feel with WPI and their belief in the power of a WPI education to transform lives,” said WPI President Grace Wang. “By investing in scholarships, they are creating a legacy that provides for the future, opening doors for talented students and ensuring that a WPI education remains accessible for generations to come.” Both gifts—one from an alumnus and his wife, and another from an alumna and her husband—will reduce financial barriers and expand access for deserving students in need. Committed as bequests, the funds are structured as long-term financial commitments, providing sustained support over time. One donor couple shared that their decision to give back was deeply personal. They credited WPI with providing support and opportunities that changed the trajectory of their lives and now want to pay that forward by helping other students. The second couple, emphasizing the ripple effect of investing in students, said they “hope to ensure that future students have the access and support they need—and that they, in turn, can give back in their own meaningful ways.” Along with a $3 million gift from Paul Covec ’64 to stimulate growth in student and faculty startups, these gifts represent major investments in the future success of WPI and its students and support Beyond These Towers: The Campaign for Worcester Polytechnic Institute. The most ambitious fundraising campaign in WPI’s history, the initiative positions the university to continue to transform lives, to turn knowledge into action to confront global challenges, and to revolutionize STEM through its distinctive and inclusive education, projects, and research. The campaign’s theme honors the towers of WPI’s first two buildings and enduring symbols of its guiding philosophy of theory and practice. Through the campaign, alumni and friends have supported undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and world-changing research, global programs, facilities, and a thriving campus community. To support Beyond These Towers: The Campaign for Worcester Polytechnic Institute, visit wpi.edu/+give.
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  • Students Get Experience as World-Class Researchers and Local Advocates

    Students Get Experience as World-Class Researchers and Local Advocates
    Jan 28 2026
    When you think about the critical issues facing humanity, pond scum might not come to mind. But for the City of Worcester, pond scum is an ongoing problem that recently presented WPI students with an opportunity to develop hands-on scientific research skills while simultaneously giving back to their community. Three first-year students in last fall’s Smart and Sustainable Cities section of the Great Problems Seminar (GPS) developed recommendations for a water management system for Crystal Pond, which lies at the center of Worcester’s University Park, near Clark University. In the height of summer, much of the water in Crystal Pond is covered by thick clumps of filamentous algae—the more scientific term for pond scum. The algae provide food for insects and other invertebrates that live in the water but they also are a problem: The unsightly brown and green globs block sunlight from reaching plants that live below the surface, and they can steal oxygen from fish. After getting an overview of the issues at Crystal Pond from Katie Liming, the lakes and ponds coordinator for the City of Worcester, teammates Norah Hoffert ’29, Chase Wherry ’29, and Nick Carney ’29 researched how other cities and towns have managed filamentous algae growth. “By focusing on one pond, we could go more in-depth and make more specific recommendations, which ultimately could make a bigger impact,” says Hoffert, an architectural engineering major, noting that the team’s recommendations could be adapted to meet the needs of other ponds and lakes throughout Worcester. Cultivating collaboration The partnership between the GPS class and the city was mutually beneficial. The two-term course is designed to introduce first-year students to WPI’s signature project-based curriculum while learning how to do university-level research. This year marked the first time that each of the student teams in the Smart and Sustainable Cities section worked directly with a representative from the cities of Worcester or Cambridge on a topic related to existing municipal projects or goals. The idea to have teams conduct research for specific municipal projects grew out of work that Stephen McCauley, who co-teaches the section, does with the Green Worcester Advisory Committee, a volunteer group of city residents that supports the Department of Sustainability and Resilience. He approached city officials about partnering with student groups and they responded enthusiastically. “They took my initial list of project ideas and revised it to focus on specific projects that would be really helpful for the city,” says McCauley, associate professor of teaching in the Department of Integrative and Global Studies (digs). He collaborated with co-instructor Katherine Foo, assistant professor of teaching in DIGS, to ensure a reasonable scope for each project, given WPI’s accelerated term schedule. The pair then worked with the 27 students in the class to develop seven teams. All of the Worcester projects related in some way to environmental conservation or sustainability. In addition to mitigation options for the algae at Crystal Pond, teams examined the effects of PFAS, or “forever chemicals,” in artificial turf fields; the benefits of large canopy trees; managing invasive species; adjusting ordinances to allow for landscaping with native plants; and evaluating infrastructure challenges related to green design guidelines. A final team explored options for expanding the City of Cambridge’s participatory budget process, which allows city residents to choose specific projects to get some public funds. Teams unveiled their recommendations in early December to WPI faculty, students, staff, and alumni who attended the GPS poster presentation, the annual event showcasing work from students in all of the seminar sections. This year 41 teams from eight sections participated. In a separate session, students in the Smart and Sustainable Cities section offered their recommendations to their municipal project sponsors, who had a chance to ask questions. Long-term benefits The Crystal Pond team settled on a three-pronged, long-term approach to minimize runoff from nutrients responsible for the algae: • Add more vegetative buffer around the pond, prioritizing native plants. • Upgrade the pond’s existing aeration system. • Place educational signage throughout the park to discourage people from feeding the geese. “It’s not necessarily the geese themselves that are the problem,” Hoffert explains. “It’s the goose poop, which gets in the water and causes excess nutrients.” All three team members enjoy knowing that their work could result in a prettier park for members of the public to enjoy. And even though what they learned about water quality during this project isn’t directly applicable to their chosen fields of study, they know they learned valuable skills. Wherry, a biology and biotechnology major says, “Coming up with ways to ...
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  • Addressing the AI Talent Gap: WPI Launches Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Focused on Real-World Applications

    Addressing the AI Talent Gap: WPI Launches Bachelor of Science in Artificial Intelligence Focused on Real-World Applications
    Jan 21 2026
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), has announced the launch of a new bachelor of science in artificial intelligence (BS in AI), a timely and strategic response to the global shortage of skilled AI professionals and the growing demand across industries for specialized AI knowledge. “Artificial intelligence is shaping the future of work and workplace and driving the shift of industry landscape. W.P.I. has both the responsibility and expertise to prepare students to lead that transformation,” said W.P.I. President Grace Wang. “Our new bachelor’s in AI leverages WPI’s robust interdisciplinary curriculum with deep grounding in AI and its legacy of producing graduates who are ready to develop and apply technology responsibly and create solutions that truly matter to the society." As AI continues to transform every sector—from healthcare and manufacturing to finance and education—the need for highly trained professionals capable of developing, deploying, and ethically managing AI technologies has never been greater. The World Economic Forum lists AI and machine learning specialists as the third-fastest growing job sector of 2025–30, and according to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, employment in computer science and information technology is projected to grow 17% by 2033, adding more than 350,000 new jobs annually. Closer to home, key findings of a Massachusetts High Technology Council report include Massachusetts leading the nation in AI job demand in sectors like life sciences, education, and financial services, with job postings increasing 50–85% from 2021. This data highlights both the urgent demand for skilled professionals and the vital opportunity for WPI to help strengthen Massachusetts’ innovation economy and talent pipeline. The new undergraduate degree builds on the success of WPI’s Master of Science in Artificial Intelligence, launched in December 2023, which quickly attracted national attention and strong enrollment. The BS in AI degree capitalizes on existing strengths in courses and faculty expertise in AI at WPI while providing a focused, flexible curriculum centered on core AI topics such as machine learning, deep learning, generative AI, agentic AI, and AI ethics—preparing students to integrate AI into both technical and societal contexts. “Unlike traditional computer science or data science degrees, this program allows students to specialize deeply in advanced AI methods and technologies while maintaining the flexibility to apply AI techniques to diverse disciplines with pressing societal problems—from biomedicine to urban environments and global sustainability,” said Elke Rundensteiner, head of the AI and data science programs. “WPI’s program uniquely stands out for its rich interdisciplinary structure, project-based learning approach, and strong connections with industry partners that ensure students gain real-world experience alongside rigorous academic training.”
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  • City of Worcester and Worcester Polytechnic Institute Launch Academic Civic Collaborative

    City of Worcester and Worcester Polytechnic Institute Launch Academic Civic Collaborative
    Jan 15 2026
    At an event at Worcester City Hall, the City of Worcester and Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) today formally signed an agreement to launch the Academic Civic Collaborative, a new framework designed to strengthen coordination between the municipality and the university around community-centered, Worcester-based academic projects. Announced at the same event, the City of Worcester, WPI, and the Central Massachusetts Chapter of the American Institute of Architects (AIACM) also introduced the Design and Community Partnership, a separate design-focused partnership aligned with—and advancing the goals of—the broader Collaborative. “This Academic Civic Collaborative reflects Worcester’s commitment to leveraging local talent, creativity, and academic excellence to benefit our neighborhoods and communities,” said Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista. “By working hand-in-hand with WPI and project partners, we are developing thoughtful, inclusive design solutions that directly respond to the needs of our residents. The Collaborative will benefit both Worcester students and residents for years to come and is exactly the kind of civic collaboration that moves a city forward.” “Projects like these are possible because of the strong public-private collaborations Worcester has with partners like WPI and AIACM,” said Mayor Joseph Petty. “The Academic Civic Collaborative and the Design & Community Partnership will help the city plan and build for the future.” The Academic Civic Collaborative builds on more than two decades of WPI projects in Worcester—including hundreds of initiatives completed through the Worcester Community Project Center—and provides a consistent structure for municipally-identified student projects to be advanced annually, reinforcing Worcester’s role as a key partner within WPI’s project-based learning model. “WPI’s mission has always been rooted in harnessing science, engineering, and design to serve the public good,” said WPI President Grace J. Wang. “The Academic Civic Collaborative deepens our engagement with the City of Worcester and strengthens our commitment to community-driven project work. The Design and Community Partnership is a powerful early example of how this work will create new opportunities for our architectural engineering students and meaningfully contribute to the city we proudly call home.” Through the Design and Community Partnership, the municipality, WPI, and AIACM will advance community-centered design efforts across Worcester, including small-scale civic structures, adaptive reuse concepts, housing prototypes, public space enhancements, and sustainability initiatives. These projects connect students and faculty with architects, engineers, trade professionals, residents, and municipal leaders to pair educational value with civic impact. “Architects have a responsibility to serve the greater good, and this partnership creates an extraordinary platform for design to make a measurable difference in people’s lives,” said Sean Brennan, President of AIACM and a lifelong Worcester resident. “Together with WPI and the municipality, we are cultivating the next generation of designers and supporting the regional design community, all while advancing projects that strengthen Worcester’s civic fabric.” Building on more than a decade of successful WPI architectural engineering projects in the community—such as the Elm Park Bridge replacement and the WWI Memorial in Green Hill Park, and recent conceptual work related to resource shelters—the design partnership supports continued collaboration while expanding workforce pathways and strengthening the regional design ecosystem. “WPI has a long tradition of successful architectural engineering projects in the community,” said Steven Van Dessel, director of the Architectural Engineering Program at WPI. “Our students are eager to work on real-world challenges, and this collaboration with the City and AIACM gives them the opportunity to apply their engineering and design expertise where it matters most—right here in Worcester.” Under this coordinated effort, the City of Worcester will identify priority projects, coordinate across municipal departments, facilitate community engagement, and ensure that design concepts align with long-term planning goals and neighborhood needs. AIACM will serve as a liaison among the municipality, WPI, and participating design professionals—providing professional expertise, convening community engagement sessions, and offering overall coordination and oversight. Additional initiatives, partnerships, and projects will be announced as future opportunities are identified and developed.
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  • WPI Receives $3 Million from Alumnus

    WPI Receives $3 Million from Alumnus
    Dec 22 2025
    Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) has received a $3 million gift from Paul Covec ’64 to support big ideas and bold visions from WPI faculty and students. Covec’s gift, which supports Beyond These Towers: The Campaign for Worcester Polytechnic Institute fundraising initiative, establishes the Paul A. Covec ’64 Innovation and Commercialization Fund. This fund puts Covec’s values into action, leveraging his philanthropy to have an enduring and durable impact on innovation at WPI. The amphitheatre in WPI’s Innovation Studio has been named the Paul A. Covec ’64 Amphitheatre in recognition of his philanthropy and sustaining legacy at his alma mater. “Paul understands and appreciates the power of a WPI education and the impact of our research and innovation, creating value that truly matters to society,” says WPI President Grace Wang. “I am grateful for Paul’s generosity to support and accelerate the development of innovative ideas from faculty and students to reach the marketplace and make an impact.” Covec’s endowed fund will stimulate growth in promising startups and serve as a catalyst for patent research, prototyping, market research, and technology licensing that will make world-changing ideas a reality. This significant and forward-looking commitment builds on a record of success achieved by WPI’s Office of Technology Innovation and Entrepreneurship. WPI faculty and students have had more than 70 patents issued since 2016 and had 62 invention disclosures between 2024 and 2025. In the last 10 years, the university’s research has resulted in 25 startups, representing 536 employees and more than $1.7 billion in capital raised. These companies are focused on such critical areas as lithium-ion battery manufacturing and recycling, carbon-negative building materials, and AI in healthcare. “These companies and the faculty, students, and alumni behind them are addressing significant challenges facing our world,” says Bogdan Vernescu, vice president and vice provost for research and innovation at WPI. “By establishing this endowed fund, Paul Covec is providing support that will enable and sustain WPI’s commercialization pipeline long into the future. We are deeply grateful for the confidence he has shown in our faculty and students.” Covec spent years in Silicon Valley as an investor and entrepreneur. He has a deep understanding of what it takes to bring an idea to market and for a new venture to launch and endure. “Education has the power to unlock potential and open new paths to opportunity, discovery, and innovation,” says Covec. “My WPI education shaped my future, and by establishing this fund, I hope to inspire and support students and faculty as they strive to create a brighter future for our global society.” Covec founded Cypress Property Management, a private real estate company in California, over 40 years ago. The company’s portfolio includes commercial properties in the office, medical, flex, and industrial categories, as well as single- and multi-family properties in markets throughout California, Oregon, and Nevada. A full-service real estate investment and management company, its services range from investment acquisitions to strategic planning, project management, leasing, and building and maintenance services. He retired in 2000 from Microbar in Santa Clara, Calif., as vice president of foreign and domestic marketing activities and sales expansion efforts in Asia. He joined Microbar, a manufacturer and designer of chemical management systems for semiconductor fabrication processes, in 1994 as a consultant and later became vice president of business development. For more than two decades prior, he held various senior level sales and marketing positions in test and measurement systems departments in the semiconductor industry for companies including Prometrix, Control Video, and Ward Davis Associates. He also served as a lieutenant in the U.S. Navy from 1964 until 1968 before pursuing his MBA at Columbia University. Beyond These Towers, the most ambitious fundraising campaign in WPI’s history, positions the university to continue to transform lives, to turn knowledge into action to confront global challenges, and to revolutionize STEM through its distinctive and inclusive education, projects, and research. The campaign’s theme honors the towers of WPI’s first two buildings and enduring symbols of its guiding philosophy of theory and practice. Through the campaign, alumni and friends have supported undergraduate and graduate students, faculty and world-changing research, global programs, facilities, and a thriving campus community. To support Beyond These Towers: The Campaign for Worcester Polytechnic Institute, visit wpi.edu/+give.
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