All Sciences and Humanities News

Wentworth Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Yalinu Poya recently returned from Perth, Australia where she was named one of 60 emerging global engineering and international development leaders by the Royal Academy of Engineering. 

Allison Lange, associate professor of Humanities and Social Sciences at Wentworth Institute of Technology, makes the case for why memes of Kamala Harris might work to her political advantage in a recently published Time

In a testament to his innovative teaching approach, Professor Juval Racelis of Wentworth Institute of Technology has been awarded the "2nd Best Paper Award" at the First-Year Engineering Experience Conference. 

The recognition highlights Racelis' impactful contributions to enhancing the educational journey of first-year engineering students. 

The United States Supreme Court's recent ruling in City of Grants Pass v. Johnson allows cities to enforce camping and vagrancy laws, stirring debate between enforcement-first and housing-first strategies.  

Last year, Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Humanities Department embarked on an unforgettable journey to Cyprus, immersing students in the rich tapestry of ancient history, vibrant culture, and stunning landscapes.  

Led by Professor Jody Gordon, the trip was a part of a summer program offering Wentworth students a chance to learn more about the history of the area, modern culture, and its future as an entrepreneurial hub. After learning more about Cyprus, students then physically traveled there for a week to explore firsthand.

As a high school student in California, Jesselle Yeomans found herself highly interested in the idea of computers and the ability to give back. She found both in the unique Computer Science and Society degree program at Wentworth Institute of Technology. 

“I like Boston, but I was also attracted to the smaller class sizes at Wentworth, knowing that I would have a lot of administration and staff to help me if I needed help,” said Yeomans. 

On August 20, Zack Benesh will take the stage at Wentworth Institute of Technology’s 2:30 p.m. Summer Commencement ceremony as featured student speaker. He will no doubt share an inspiring message with his fellow graduates, but he will also do it as a first of his kind at the university. 

Cyprus—an island jewel that rests in the Mediterranean Sea—is known for its beauty and deep history. This summer, a select number of Wentworth students will have the opportunity to study there.  

Ella Howard has long studied and taught about the intersection of urban planning and poverty. In an essay published in the new book Alternative Planning History and Theory, Howard expands upon this relationship and demonstrates that it has not always been a straightforward one.  

The Douglas D. Schumann Library & Learning Commons has announced three new exhibitions displaying student work from fall semester courses in the School of Sciences and Humanities.

In the Guarracino Family Gallery, visitors can sit in our comfortable “lounge-style” theatre to view student-made short documentaries created for Professor Lizzie Falvey’s Communicating with Video class. Films range in topic, including local history, urban exploration, animal ethics, and more. Each film has closed captions, but earbuds are also available to listen to the original film audio.

If Allison K. Lange appears a bit busier than usual these days it’s because the country is on the brink of celebrating a major milestone—the 100th anniversary of the ratification of the 19th Amendment on August 18 and its certification a week later on August 26.