EdTalks: Bridging Academia & Industry: Systems and Manufacturing Engineering

Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering

Watch our recorded session featuring The School of Engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute with a spotlight on our nationally recognized and top-ranked master’s programs in Systems Engineering and Manufacturing Engineering. Discover how WPI's School of Engineering is at the forefront of cutting-edge research, technological breakthroughs, and innovative solutions that are transforming industries and shaping the future.

This webinar provides you with unparalleled insights into how the School of Engineering can be your launchpad to a transformative career.

WPI is excited to announce its new webinar series, "EdTalk: Bridging Academia and Industry,” designed to foster dynamic discussions on the intersection of education and real-world practices. A key focus of this series is to showcase the importance of partnerships between academia and industry, highlighting how these collaborations drive innovation and shape future workforces. Experts will explore the latest trends, challenges, and opportunities in STEM fields, offering participants valuable insights on applying cutting-edge research and skills to advance their careers and contribute to groundbreaking developments.

Webinar Highlights

Innovative Industry Partnerships

Whether you are a prospective student or human resources professional at your organization, learn how WPI shapes and innovates industry expertise

World-Class Faculty Insights

Engage with our esteemed faculty, who are leaders in their fields, and experience how our interdisciplinary, hands-on approach to learning fosters innovation and collaboration

Future-Ready Skills

Explore how our curriculum and theory and practice learning prepares students to lead in today’s fast-evolving landscape providing an immediate return on investment

 

Presenters

 

Dr. Don Gelosh

Don helps to support the needs of our corporate partners and their students, and is a strong advocate for the advancement of the practice of systems engineering through his efforts with the International Council on Systems Engineering (INCOSE) and the Systems Engineering Division of the National Defense Industrial Association. Don has over 40 years of systems engineering experience from various assignments with the US Air Force, government, industry and academia.

Dr. Jianyu Liang

Professor Liang’s research explores the physics of interfaces between the nanometer and micron scales. Her team responds to the challenging interdisciplinary nature of their research endeavor through successful collaboration with colleagues with expertise in metrology, physics, bioscience, medical science, chemistry, and fire protection engineering. Her educational effort includes novel approaches to project-based learning and global centers for science and engineering. She has created three new courses with technical focuses on nanomaterials (ME4875/MTE575/MTE594), nanobiotechnology (ME/CHE 2301) and additive manufacturing (MTE 594). She enjoys fruitful research experience with our capable graduate and undergraduate students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Top 100

best college in the U.S.
The Wall Street Journal (2025)

#1

best online master's in engineering
Forbes (2023)

 

 

Questions? Reach out to our Student Enrollment Specialist:

Alexandria Halbin

Associate Director, Corporate Enrollment
Office of Graduate Studies, WPI
ahalbin@wpi.edu
Schedule a time to chat!

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