The WPI Podcast

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The WPI Podcast is the university’s award-winning flagship podcast. It offers a front-row seat to anyone who’s curious about the future of technology, science, and engineering—and the leading edge of STEM education. The podcast won Episode of the Year in the 2026 HigherEd PodCon awards, which recognize outstanding achievement in higher education podcasting. Episodes help listeners keep up with the fast pace of changing technology through discussions with Worcester Polytechnic Institute’s experts on innovations and research in fields including life sciences, artificial intelligence, financial technology, advanced materials, and more. Thoughtful interviews with faculty, students, and staff explore what it’s like t...

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The WPI Podcast

Episodes (42)

Wed Aug 5th E42: Student Research | Yuxiang (Shawn) Liu | Mechanical and Materials Engineering
Jul 27th E41: The Future of Cellular, Wireless, and Space-Based Communications | Alexander Wyglinski | Graduate Studies – Electrical and Computer Engineering
Jul 9th E40: A Parent Playbook for College | Emily Perlow, Vice President of Student Affairs/Dean of Students

The WPI Podcast

Aug 5, 2026
36¼ minutes
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In this episode of The WPI Podcast, we explore student research opportunities in university settings. Yuxiang (Shawn) Liu, an associate professor in the Department of Mechanical and Materials Engineering, shares his perspectives on the definition of research and the personal and professional growth students can experience by engaging in research with a faculty member. He also discusses the skills, mindset, and time commitment he expects from student researchers in his laboratory. This episode can help you determine if student research is right for you and shares advice on how to find research opportunities on any campus. Related links: Student Research at WP...

The WPI Podcast

E42: Student Research | Yuxiang (Shawn) Liu | Mechanical and Materials Engineering

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