Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)

Training Events
8 Scheduled
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI)
100 Institute Road | Worcester, MA 01609
PLTW Affiliate Partner
Four-year College or University
http://www.wpi.edu/+pltw
University Information
Founded in 1865, WPI was one of the nation's first engineering and technology universities. With 3,700 undergraduates and 1,100 full- and part-time graduate students, WPI's 18 academic departments offer more than 50 programs in science, engineering, technology, management, the social sciences, and the humanities and arts, leading to the BA, BS, MS, ME, MBA, and PhD. WPI's world-class faculty work with students in a number of cutting-edge research areas, leading to breakthroughs and innovations in such fields as biotechnology, fuel cells, information security, materials processing, and nanotechnology. Students also have the opportunity to make a difference to communities and organizations around the world through the university's innovative Global Perspective Program. There are 26 WPI project centers throughout North America and Central America, Africa, Australia, Asia, and Europe.

WPI is located in central Massachusetts, in the city of Worcester. We are within commuting distance of Boston, MA, Providence, RI and Hartford, CT.

For more information regarding college credit opportunities, please visit the Affiliate link above.

Worcester Polytechnic Institute became a PLTW Affiliate in 2004.
University Contacts
Dr. Martha Cyr
Affiliate Director
508-831-6709
[email protected]
Terry Adams
Affiliate Assistant
508-831-5198
[email protected]
Upcoming Training Events

Aerospace Engineering (PTE-AE)

Starts: Sun, July 21, 2013
Ends: Fri, August 2, 2013
Session: 4
Cost: $2,100.00
Seats: 7 (3 available!)
Room And Board: $1,100 lodging includes weekday breakfast buffet and on-campus, air-conditioned suite with private bedrooms and full kitchen. There is a $50/wk lunch plan, a $100/wk dinner plan, and a $80 weekend plan. (Cash is used for meals July 27-28 when no classes and most northeast participants go home). Cash for these optional meal plans will be distributed on the first day and may be used to purchase meals on campus and at local restaurants, and/or to shop and cook if you bring cooking supplies. Tuition includes instruction, materials and shirt. Cancellations made less than 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $500 cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged full tuition.

Civil Engineering and Architecture (PTE-CEA)

Starts: Sun, July 21, 2013
Ends: Fri, August 2, 2013
Session: 4
Cost: $2,100.00
Seats: 7 (1 available!)
Room And Board: $1,100 lodging includes weekday breakfast buffet and on-campus, air-conditioned suite with private bedrooms and full kitchen. There is a $50/wk lunch plan, a $100/wk dinner plan, and a $80 weekend plan. (Cash is used for meals July 27-28 when no classes and most northeast participants go home). Cash for these optional meal plans will be distributed on the first day and may be used to purchase meals on campus and at local restaurants, and/or to shop and cook if you bring cooking supplies. Tuition includes instruction, materials and shirt. Cancellations made less than 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $500 cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged full tuition.

Digital Electronics (PTE-DE)

Starts: Sun, July 21, 2013
Ends: Fri, August 2, 2013
Session: 4
Cost: $2,100.00
Seats: 8 (1 available!)
Room And Board: $1,100 lodging includes weekday breakfast buffet and on-campus, air-conditioned suite with private bedrooms and full kitchen. There is a $50/wk lunch plan, a $100/wk dinner plan, and a $80 weekend plan. (Cash is used for meals July 27-28 when no classes and most northeast participants go home). Cash for these optional meal plans will be distributed on the first day and may be used to purchase meals on campus and at local restaurants, and/or to shop and cook if you bring cooking supplies. Tuition includes instruction, materials and shirt. Cancellations made less than 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $500 cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged full tuition.

GTT - Automation and Robotics (GTT-AR-VEX)

Starts: Mon, July 29, 2013
Ends: Fri, August 2, 2013
Session: 4
Cost: $1,050.00
Seats: 20 (12 available!)
Room And Board: $440 lodging includes weekday breakfast buffet and on-campus, air-conditioned suite with private bedrooms and full kitchen. Lodging is $1,100 if you are attending both DM and AR. $50/wk lunch plan. $100/wk dinner plan. $80 weekend plan (cash for meals July 27-28 when no classes and most northeast participants go home). Cash for these optional meal plans will be distributed on the first day to purchase meals on campus and at local restaurants, and/or to shop and cook if you bring cooking supplies. Registration fee: $1,050 - includes instruction, materials and shirt. Cancellations made less than 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $500 cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged full tuition.

GTT - Design and Modeling (GTT-DM)

Starts: Sun, July 21, 2013
Ends: Thu, July 25, 2013
Session: 4
Cost: $1,050.00
Seats: 20 (7 available!)
Room And Board: $440 lodging includes weekday breakfast buffet and on-campus, air-conditioned suite with private bedrooms and full kitchen. Lodging is $1,100 if you are attending both DM and AR. $50/wk lunch plan. $100/wk dinner plan. $80 weekend plan (cash for meals July 27-28 when no classes and most northeast participants go home). Cash for these optional meal plans will be distributed on the first day to purchase meals on campus and at local restaurants, and/or to shop and cook if you bring cooking supplies. Registration: $1,050 - includes instruction, materials and shirt. Cancellations made less than 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $500 cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged full tuition.

GTT - Design and Modeling (GTT-DM)

Starts: Mon, August 12, 2013
Ends: Fri, August 16, 2013
Session: 5
Cost: $1.00
Seats: 18 (0 available!)
Room And Board: Location: Fall River, MA. Please note, training costs are covered via a contract between WPI and the Fall River School District. Participation is restricted to Fall River teachers. To register please contact Terry Adams at [email protected]

Introduction to Engineering Design (PTE-IED)

Starts: Sun, July 21, 2013
Ends: Fri, August 2, 2013
Session: 4
Cost: $2,100.00
Seats: 20 (5 available!)
Room And Board: $1,100 lodging includes weekday breakfast buffet and on-campus, air-conditioned suite with private bedrooms and full kitchen. There is a $50/wk lunch plan, a $100/wk dinner plan, and a $80 weekend plan. (Cash is used for meals July 27-28 when no classes and most northeast participants go home). Cash for these optional meal plans will be distributed on the first day and may be used to purchase meals on campus and at local restaurants, and/or to shop and cook if you bring cooking supplies. Tuition includes instruction, materials and shirt. Cancellations made less than 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $500 cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged full tuition.

Principles Of Engineering (PTE-POE)

Starts: Sun, July 21, 2013
Ends: Fri, August 2, 2013
Session: 4
Cost: $2,100.00
Seats: 20 (9 available!)
Room And Board: $1,100 lodging includes weekday breakfast buffet and on-campus, air-conditioned suite with private bedrooms and full kitchen. There is a $50/wk lunch plan, a $100/wk dinner plan, and a $80 weekend plan. (Cash is used for meals July 27-28 when no classes and most northeast participants go home). Cash for these optional meal plans will be distributed on the first day and may be used to purchase meals on campus and at local restaurants, and/or to shop and cook if you bring cooking supplies. Tuition includes instruction, materials and shirt. Cancellations made less than 4 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $250 cancellation fee. Cancellations made less than 2 weeks prior to the beginning of the session will result in a $500 cancellation fee. No-shows will be charged full tuition.