Maarouf Barry, BSM ’20, is looking to change the way we produce, package, and market palm oil, and he’s using his Wentworth experience to help make palm oil a more environmentally sustainable and socially empowering product.
It took 17 months and 493 tons of steel—as heavy as 275 Volkswagens or six space shuttles—but Wentworth’s Center for Engineering, Innovation and Sciences opened at last at a Nov. 14 celebration that drew hundreds to the newly restored campus quad. Joined by university community members and local officials, President Zorica Pantić cut the ceremonial ribbon for the 75,000-square-foot facility that became the leading and lasting symbol of her nearly 14, transformative years at the Institute’s helm.
On December 10, there will be a Business Management & Computer Information Systems Info Session for prospective students. During the Information Session you will meet with a faculty member to get an in-depth look at the major, as well as get a look at the equipment and classrooms that you’ll be using. This is also a great time to get your major specific questions answered! Information sessions are held periodically throughout the semester.
Gilbane Building Co. and Wentworth Institute of Technology are breaking new ground in educating the next generation of innovators by using the construction of the university’s newest academic building as a “living laboratory” for students.
