School of Engineering

"I've done three co-ops. My first one was here at the school. I was a lab tech, and I learned how things run. The second one was at Wave Life Sciences and I worked a lot with purification processes that were then sent on to be made into genetic treatments for genetic disorders like Huntington's disease. And then my third was at TCR² Therapeutics Inc., and I had my own project where I worked on viral transfection and its effectiveness to fight tumors."

"There are three important parts of an engineering career: experience, which comes with time; spending time on site; and education. My degree from Wentworth ties all of that together and I'm very proud of it."

"What stood out is the communal mindset that the Civil Engineering Department share amongst students. We always work in teams. We brief, we revise, and check each other's work. And that's one of the most important things that I take away from being at Wentworth. Wentworth was crucial [in preparing a strong future] because of the faculty, and the challenges that are posed to students from different problems, different coursework."

A degree from Wentworth speaks to a rounded student who has had real job experience and understands the context of their education. The program is application driven and the students are purpose driven, so this makes for the perfect environment for a unique and impactful degree program.

“I really enjoyed my time at Wentworth. You get to learn the theory and engineering principles behind everything, but there's this conscious effort to make sure that you're applying those skills.  It keeps things fun, being able to be hands-on. At Bose, I work in a very interdisciplinary team with a lot of talented, great people that are super motivating and fun to be around."

Learn more about Richie’s work experience as a Mechanical Engineer at Bose.

"For my capstone, we chose a site in New Bedford in which we relocated a wastewater treatment plant and we designed a student dormitory and a we relocated a park. We incorporated a lot of fields and a lot of different areas for the public to use and students to use."

"Wentworth Institute of Technology stands out among other universities due to its distinctive focus on practical, hands-on learning integrated with theoretical knowledge. Wentworth prioritizes experiential education, offering students extensive opportunities to engage in real-world projects and gain practical skills relevant to their fields."

Pictured: Students clean the Neponset River, 100 rubber tires were pulled out of the river in 4 hours. (Photo by Gautham Das)
 

"The biggest impact Wentworth has had on me is how it has prepared me for a professional work environment through our Co-op program. I had three great Co-op experiences during my time at Wentworth. I have worked on the systems engineering team at Instrumentation Laboratory in Bedford, MA, worked as a mechanical engineering intern at Inkcups located in Danvers, MA, and worked as a member of the mechanical engineering/design team at Lyndra, which is a pharmaceutical therapeutics company in Watertown, MA. All three experiences have been different and taught me things I will take to my future place of work post-graduation."

The Wentworth bioengineering degree is focused on the practical applications of bioengineering.  Students at this university not only get to understand the basic chemical, biological and physical principles that underlie bioengineering but receive hands on instruction with industry relevant instrumentation.  

A standout project that my students work on at Wentworth is the creation of new sensing and encapsulation methodologies using NaCl nanoparticles.  Currently I am working with my students to manufacture these particles and test them for their anti-infective properties.  Long term we hope to create better methods to stabilize DNA and RNA in sensing and health applications.

"The two main reasons I chose Wentworth was for the co-op program and the location. I love being in the city and there's so many good places to eat, as well as being able to have nearly a year worth of field experience was super important to me when I was applying to schools."

"Wentworth is a gem hidden in the heart of Boston. The campus has much to offer. It also has invaluable potential to grow and excel even further. Additionally, the student body includes those who would like to make a difference in the world around them. In comparison with some schools, we are more hands-on and every student at Wentworth has a chance to acquire a transformative experience."