Kippnick completes professional-level research project at WPI

submitted by Worcester Polytechnic Institute

Manchester High School graduate, Logan Kippnick, a member of the class of 2027 majoring in Computer Science and Robotics Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), was a member of a student team that recently completed a professional-level research-driven project titled “Developing an App Framework to Foster Collaborative Skills.”

Known as the Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP), this project is a core part of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI. Centered around project-based learning, this hands-on approach offers students opportunities to help develop thoughtful solutions to open-ended problems. These real-world problems affect the quality of life for people in the communities where students work, giving students a chance to make a difference in the world before they graduate. All WPI undergraduates are required to complete an IQP, usually in their junior year, through which they apply science and technology to address an important societal need or issue.

Founded in 1865, WPI is a top-tier, STEM-focused university with an R1 research classification and global leadership in project-based learning. WPI advances knowledge and innovation in fields such as life sciences, smart technologies, advanced materials and manufacturing, and global innovation. Learn more at www.wpi.edu.

by Sara Swanson

Sara Swanson is an editor, writer and a founder of the Manchester Mirror.