The Interactive Qualifying Project
An Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) is a mandatory project at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) that challenges students to address a problem that lies at the intersection of science or technology with society...
Meet the Team
WPI Students
Alexa Eves
Alexa Eves is junior in college majoring in Mechanical Engineering and minoring in Psychology. Originally from Wallingford, CT, she hopes to work in creating and testing biomedical devices after graduation.
Kate Hogan
Kate Hogan is a double major in Physics and Mathematical Sciences. Originally from Wakefield, Rhode Island, she plans to pursue a career in astrophysics upon graduating from WPI.
Jimmy Mancuso
James Mancuso is a college Junior majoring in Biomedical Engineering with a concentration in Bio-mechanics. He plans to work in the prosthesis industry post graduation and continue his art business.
Scott Rementer
Scott Rementer is a college junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering with a concentration in design. He hopes to attend graduate school to obtain his Masters in Mechanical Engineering.
Tess Sandbrook
Tess Sandbrook is a college Junior majoring in Mechanical Engineering and pursuing a masters in Aerospace Engineering from WPI. She is also interested in car engines and is currently restoring a '90 MX-5.
WPI Faculty
Bland Addison
Bland Addison is a History professor at WPI. He believes it is important for American students to understand the philosophical and intellectual foundations of their way of viewing the world and how those cultural perspectives are different from other peoples of the world.
Rodica Neamtu
Rodica Neamtu is a Computer Science professor at WPI. With more than seventeen years of teaching experience in the academia, she is committed to use her love and talent for teaching and research to empower others through education to make a difference in the world.
Bogdan Vernescu
Bogdan Vernescu was appointed to the position of vice provost for research in 2016, with the goal of enhancing faculty research efforts and increasing support for research at WPI from government agencies, corporations, and foundations.
FRMR Collaborators
Mihaela Badoiu
Center Psychologist
Cristina Buja
Program Manager
Victoria Cretu
Site Director
Mugurel Margarit
Executive Director
John C. Nydick
Lead Volunteer