Wentworth News Archive

It has oft been said that the pandemic does not discriminate in relation to who is impacted. But this sentiment is especially true for students and families who have carried an increased financial burden over the last year. 

Whether a sudden layoff made buying books harder, hospital bills took away savings that were reserved for room and board, or the sudden need for a scholarship meant the difference between going to college or not, the power of donors and financial support for our students was underscored this past year. 

SOME PARTICIPANTS stared down sweltering 90-degree heat while hitting the pavement in downtown Boston. Others cruised past picturesque oceanside vistas. And Jesse Correia and his dog, Gus, alternated between running and cooling off in Houghton’s Pond.

But no matter how the 18 members of Team #WentWorthIt participated in a special run/walk event on June 5, the goal was the same: Raise funds for Wentworth Institute of Technology’s Student Emergency Fund.

Preventing catastrophes within a power grid. Improving a mechanical fabrication shop’s workflow. Upgrading a chocolate pump used by bakers. Analyzing the energy footprint of Wentworth’s campus.  

These capstone projects are just a sample of the work that Wentworth students and faculty were able to conduct this year thanks to the support of various corporate sponsors.  

The Office of Pre-college Programs has announced its inaugural summer program, ImpactLab, an innovative two-week residential summer experience for rising juniors and seniors in high school. This hands-on, immersive learning program will give students a chance to explore their passions in science, engineering, and design.  

From the opportunity to get a sneak peek of college life, to learning in Wentworth Institute of Technology's labs and studios, participants will explore a variety of engaging topics representing all five schools at the university.

Sindi Bendo, Management ’22, and Dani Topale, Computer Information Systems ’24, made history this semester when they respectively took on the roles of president and vice president for Wentworth Student Government. 

Wentworth Omicron IV Chapter of Sigma Lambda Chi International Construction Management Honor Society held its annual Induction Ceremony on November 30. The top 20% of juniors and seniors in construction majors are academically qualified to be members. This year 23 students were inducted, along with three Industry Professionals, Rose Conti, CM-Lean, Sharon Jozokos, and Chris McPherson, as honorary inductees. CM Faculty member Afshin Pourmokhtarian was also an honorary inductee.
     

First-year students in Professor Santiago Umaschi’s Introduction to Management course displayed their entrepreneurial spirit this week at a marketplace set up on the Wentworth Institute of Technology quad.  

Members of the President’s Circle represent our most generous contributors who have made gifts or commitments of $25,000 or more during a lifetime of giving. The below list reflects lifetime giving amounts. 

$1 million+ 

Samuel Altschuler, Hon. ’08, P ’84 and Nancy Jo Altschuler, P ’84 

Ever wondered what it’s like to be on a Wentworth Institute of Technology co-op? 

Tessa Zuluaga, Business Management ’22, helped answer that question when she gave Instagram users a behind-the-scenes look at her current experience with Toast. 

A special thanks to those who gave to Wentworth in Fiscal Year 2021. The following list reflects individuals and institutions that contributed $1,000 and above during that time period. 

INDIVIDUAL DONORS 

Gifts of $100,000+ 

Faisal Al-Shawaf, AEC ’94, BCS ’95, Hon. ’18 and Nourah Al Faisal 

The 1904 Society honors, celebrates, and recognizes alumni and friends who have made a commitment to support Wentworth Institute of Technology through a planned or deferred gift. These future gifts contribute to the growth and success of Wentworth, and they will benefit future generations of students and faculty. 
 

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The Center for Community + Learning Partnerships celebrated the success of Boston students with its Annual Boston Scholars Dinner on Nov. 18 with current students, alumni, and future students all invited.  

In recognition of International Education Week, a group of Wentworth International Students discuss why they chose the university and what that experience has been like thus far.  

Wentworth enrolls approximately 200 international students from 56 different countries, in addition to 13 exchange students from four countries. 

“Today’s veterans are well-adjusted, highly trained, experienced leaders. They’ve received years of technical training and they’ve gone on to perform jobs that require them to make critical decisions and find innovative solutions, most often under austere conditions.

As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes increasingly integrated into society, numerous studies reveal a lack of diversity in the field that poses a risk of perpetuating historical biases and power imbalances.

A recent report published by the AI Now Institute at New York University found that more than 80 percent of AI professors are men and only 15 percent of AI researchers at Facebook and 10 percent of AI researchers at Google are women.  

Wentworth Institute of Technology hosted its first Community College Fair with all 15 Massachusetts community colleges present. 

Wentworth Institute of Technology Assistant Professor Fopefoluwa Bademosi recently accompanied four Facility Management students to the prestigious International Facility Management Association (IFMA) World Workplace event in Orlando, Fla.  

In honor of Native American Heritage Month, the Douglas D. Schumann Library and Learning Commons has created a collection of resources to celebrate Native American and Indigenous voices, creators, and experiences.  

With COVID-19 protocols in place, it has been difficult for students across the country to make meaningful connections with potential employers. But while many schools have only offered virtual career fairs, Wentworth Institute of Technology was recently able to bring their event back to campus. 

A new tradition was born this week as first-year students were welcomed in Watson Auditorium by a host of people including Wentworth Institute of Technology alumni.