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WPI's commitment to sustainability and environmental stewardship is evident in the technologies our faculty and students are developing such as self-healing concrete, lithium-ion battery recycling, and novel solutions to water and air pollution. This commitment aligns with Massachusetts’ goal of becoming the global leader in climatetech. Meet our researchers who are on the forefront of technology to cut emissions, address climate change, and improve community resilience. 

Preview Neil Heffernan will develop an AI math tutor

Talking Math: WPI Researcher Leads Effort To Develop AI Math Tutor

Neil Heffernan has been awarded a three-year grant from the U.S. Department of Education’s (DOE) Institute of Education Sciences to develop an artificial intelligence tutor that can help middle-school students learn math while doing homework.

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