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The WPI Physics Department hosted the 19th Annual Goddard Water Rocket Competition on the WPI RoofTop Field today! More about the competition: wpi.edu/news/annual-events/k…
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Congratulations to newly graduated WPI Physics PhDs! Your dedication, perseverance, and passion for discovery have led to this remarkable achievement. Wishing you continued success and exciting new opportunities in your scientific journeys ahead.
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Congratulations, Physics Seniors, on your awards!
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Congratulations to the Society of Physics Students (SPS) Chapter at Worcester Polytechnic Institute on being recognized as a 2024–25 Outstanding SPS Chapter. students.aip.org/sps/2024-25…
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Congratulations to all @WPI physics seniors, who presented their yearlong projects (Major Qualifying Projects) today at the Undergraduate Research Project Showcase! You did the best! 😍 All the best with your future endeavor.
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Congratulations to Dr. Thomas Noviello for this accomplishment!
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Congratulations to all the WPI SPS Chapter members who were inducted into Sigma Pi Sigma, the Physics and Astronomy Honor Society. We are proud of your accomplishments! Special thanks to Prof. Trubko for capturing these wonderful moments, including the demo of “Right Hand Rule”!
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Congratulations!
Congratulations, Dr. Andrew Fitzgerald! Well done. @WPI @WPI_Physics
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Physics@WPI retweeted
Mar 18
Tonight's University Lecture, “Launching the Next 100 Years: Industry, Innovation & the Future of Space,” will feature a panel discussion with leaders from industry, research, and finance discussing how emerging technologies, public-private partnerships, and visionary thinking will shape the future of space travel. Join us for a special University Lecture commemorating the 100th anniversary of Robert H. Goddard’s historic rocket launch: bit.ly/4rABg11.
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Physics@WPI retweeted
Mar 6
Before Robert Goddard launched the space age, the class of 1908 graduate was hard at work testing out theories on campus. A special digital exhibit and pop-up exhibits at WPI’s Gordon Library documents some of that history. Read the full article in the Worcester T&G here: bit.ly/4svuuuy.
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Congratulations to the WaGMiP team at @WPI for organizing an outstanding Wellness Day program!
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A fantastic astrophysics guest lecture by Dr. Ryan Boyden on the study of planet formation using the ALMA and JWST telescopes!
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WPI Society of Physics Students Chapter creating a spark-a corona discharge!
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WPI Physics undergraduate researcher Sunny Kang presenting her research on Quantum Computing at the WPI Arts and Sciences Week! Congratulations to Sunny and her advisor, Dr. Raisa Trubko!
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Congratulations to the WPI Physics Graduate Students, Andrew, Anna, and Nate, on the outstanding research, mentoring, and teaching assistant awards!
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2025 WPI Matriculation event! Welcoming the WPI Class of 2029!
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Physics@WPI retweeted
9 Aug 2025
Presenting on the history of WPI's Project-Based Learning at the 2025 AAPT Summer Meeting in Washington, DC. First implemented in 1970, the WPI Plan celebrated its 50th anniversary in 2020. As of today, there are more than 50 WPI Project Centers located worldwide.
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Physics@WPI retweeted
1 Aug 2025
Frontiers 2025 on Advanced Modern Physics! Learn physics with fun!
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Frontiers 2025 Class in Advanced Modern Physics!
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