The First of Many: The Journey of One of Mass Academy’s First Students
In 1992, Mass Academy opened its doors to its inaugural class of students. We recently had the opportunity to speak to Sarah Adams, a professor of Mathematics and Electrical & Computer Engineering at Olin College, who was a part of that first graduating class. She took the time to meet with us and talk about […]
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Math Team Captains on Why They Love Math
With the sound of 50 students’ buzzing excitement as they huddle over a problem in groups, it’s clear that the Mass Academy’s Math Team is the most popular after-school activity. But why? I decided to take a deep dive into understanding the club’s popularity and success by first approaching its captains. Captains Jared Rosen, Erica […]
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SISP Spotlight: Abhinav Sharma and Sasha Nandyala
As students enter their senior year at Mass Academy, they shift their attention to one of the most integral parts of the year: the SISP, or Senior Independent Study Project. As part of this requirement, seniors have to spend 100 hours of work on any passion project of their choice. Mass Academy has this requirement […]
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Mass Academy Receives Highest Rankings from Niche.com for Eighth Year in a Row
The Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at WPI has been ranked the #1 Best Public High School in Massachusetts for the eighth consecutive year by Niche.com. And once again, our outstanding teachers have been ranked the #1 Best Public High School Teachers in Massachusetts. Our national rankings include #3 Best Public High School in America […]
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Mass Academy Students Invited to Participate in MJAS Fall Symposium
Three seniors from the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (Mass Academy) have been invited to register for the Massachusetts Junior Academy of Science (MJAS) fall symposium scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 21 on the MIT campus. Students were selected based on their outstanding performance at the 2023 Massachusetts […]
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Mass Academy Students Selected as Semifinalists in National Merit Scholarship Program
Mass Academy of Math and Science at WPI (Mass Academy) is pleased to announce that eight seniors have been named Semifinalists in the National Merit Scholarship Program. Recently, officials of National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC) announced the names of more than 16,000 Semifinalists in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. The eight seniors from Mass […]
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Mass Academy Students Recognized as Commended Students in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program
Seventeen students from the Mass Academy of Math and Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) have been recognized as “National Merit Commended Students” in the 2025 National Merit Scholarship Program. A letter of commendation from the school and National Merit Scholarship Corporation (NMSC), which conducts the program, will be presented to these scholastically talented students. […]
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Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair Results 2024
Twelve Mass Academy juniors competed in the Massachusetts Science and Engineering Fair (MSEF) held at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough, MA on Friday, April 5. Congratulations to the following students who received placement in MSEF this year. FIRST PLACE Sophia Caramanica Orthotic Hand Brace to Improve Range of Motion in Patients with Cerebral Palsy Samhitha Bodangi […]
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NCWIT 2024 AiC Award Recipients
The National Center for Women & Information Technology (NCWIT) Award for Aspirations in Computing (AiC) honors 9th-12th grade women, genderqueer, or non-binary students for their aptitude and aspirations in technology and computing, as demonstrated by their computing experience, computing-related activities, leadership experience, tenacity in the face of barriers to access, and plans for post-secondary education. […]
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Congressman McGovern Visits to Recognize Three Mass Academy Students Selected as Winners of 2023 Congressional App Challenge
A mobile application to assist visually impaired persons as they navigate crosswalks designed by students from the Massachusetts Academy of Math and Science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute has been selected as the winner of the 2023 Congressional App Challenge from Massachusetts’ Second Congressional District. In celebration, Congressman James McGovern (D) Worcester, visited with the winning […]
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