WORCESTER, Mass. — Cole Ouellette of Mechanic Falls, a member of the class of 2024 majoring in computer science at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was part of a student team that recently completed a research project, “Tracking Reentry Phase for Individuals Post Incarceration.”

According to a news release from the institute, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology that addresses an important societal need or issue. About two-thirds of students complete a project at one of the university’s 50-plus off-campus project centers, which are located around the world.

A signature element of the innovative undergraduate experience at WPI, the project-based curriculum offers students the opportunity to apply their scientific and technical knowledge to develop thoughtful solutions to real problems that affect the quality of people’s lives — and make a difference before they graduate.

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