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The faculty within the School of Engineering have excelled in teaching, research, student mentorship, and professional engagement over the past year. 

As the fiscal year draws to a close this June, it provides a timely opportunity to celebrate the remarkable achievements of our dedicated faculty. Across Wentworth's five academic schools, our educators and researchers have consistently advanced their fields through influential scholarship, innovative teaching, and dedicated service.  

CJ McLaughlin does not have a traditional 9-5 job. As a professional NASCAR driver, his career path is fueled by passion, perseverance, and the practical skills honed during his time at Wentworth Institute of Technology.  

For McLaughlin, the decision to attend Wentworth was influenced by family connections—his uncle and stepfather are also alumni—and the university's renowned co-op program.  

Imagine launching your career with real-world experience that not only complements your studies but actively propels you to the forefront of your field.

For Electromechanical Engineering student Maggie McCann, the magic of Walt Disney World isn't just about fairy tales and fantasy; it’s about the intricate engineering that brings those worlds to life. During her Spring 2025 co-op, McCann went behind the scenes as a Show Mechanical Engineering Intern, contributing to one of the parks' most iconic features: Audio-Animatronic figures. 

Relocating from Connecticut, Kevin Banahan found Boston’s cityscapes to be the perfect backdrop for pursuing his undergraduate education at Wentworth Institute of Technology. The programs were interesting, the people were inspiring, and the location was close enough to home.  

His degree in Engineering also brought him unexpectedly closer to something else: his passion for skateboarding.

WBZ | CBS Boston's Jordyn Jagolinzer spoke with Wentworth Institute of Technology alumnae Katie Gibbs, a project executive at Shawmut Design and Construction, about what inspired her to get into construction and the different projects she's worked on around the city. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology is proud to lead the way in making higher education more accessible, practical, and affordable. Through a series of innovative partnerships, Wentworth has created next-gen apprenticeship pathways, designed to bridge the gap between skilled trades and college degrees.

Wentworth Institute of Technology's School of Engineering proudly hosted the 34th Annual Model Bridge Competition on February 2, in partnership with the Boston Society of Civil Engineers.  

It has been a transformative year for Wentworth Institute of Technology’s School of Engineering, marked by significant academic advancements and accomplishments from faculty, students, and alumni.  

It's an exciting time to be at Wentworth, especially for our School of Engineering. This past year has been one of tremendous growth and achievement, and I'm incredibly proud of the strides we've made in reimagining what engineering education can be. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology alumnus Peter Kraut is the new mayor of Calabasas, California.  

Kraut was officially sworn in last night during a meeting of the Calabasas City Council. The Council is composed of five members elected at large on a non-partisan basis to serve four year overlapping terms.  

As renewable energy technology evolves, a group of Wentworth Institute of Technology students designed a solution to a practical challenge faced by solar panel systems. Their work blends innovation with sustainability, aiming to simplify maintenance on dirty panels and reduce resource use. 

This fall, Wentworth Institute of Technology continues to excel, earning recognition on numerous "Best Of" lists while also celebrating milestones in student enrollment.  

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Wentworth Institute of Technology alumna Desiree Patrice was recently honored with the 2024 Women Making Transportation History Award from COMTO Boston (Conference of Minority Transportation Officials). She is the chief of Integrated Transit Programs. 

Desiree was recognized for "her enduring dedication to public service and exceptional leadership and impact in the Capital Transformation of transit programs. These efforts have improved transportation in Boston while ensuring all are valued, respected, and part of an equitable and inclusive community."  

Kenita Simmons, Electromechanical Engineering ’09, was named to the Huntsville Business Journal’s “Top 40 Under 40” list.

Simmons is a portfolio director at BAE Systems, where she has worked for the last 16 years, including her time as a co-op student.  

Simmons was a member of National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) and Society of  Women Engineers (SWE) while enrolled at Wentworth Institute of Technology.

The full publication can be viewed online. 

NASA has selected Wentworth Institute of Technology student Hamza Ouriour as one of 40 nationwide undergraduates to take part in the first year of its Europa ICONS (Inspiring Clipper: Opportunities for Next-generation Scientists) internship program, supporting the agency’s Europa Clipper mission.  

Europa ICONS matches students with mentors from the mission’s science team for a 10-week program to conduct original scientific research on topics related to the mission to Jupiter’s moon Europa.

A team from Wentworth Institute of Technology recently placed third in the MassRobotics Annual University Form & Function Challenge, competing against universities from around the world.