In this episode of The WPI Podcast, we speak with Paula Gibbons ’26, ahead of her upcoming graduation, about her experiences in classrooms, labs, academic projects, student organization activities, performance spaces, research settings, and more as a student at Worcester Polytechnic Institute.

Gibbons, a lifelong Worcester resident who is majoring in biomedical engineering and minoring in biology, shares her motivation for pursuing a career in biomedical research and discusses her plans to continue her education by entering a PhD program at UMass Chan Medical School.

Gibbons also discusses her advice for students on selecting a career path and choosing a college or university, as well as what activities and experiences to pursue while in college. 

Related links:

Department of Biomedical Engineering

Santa Fe, New Mexico Project Center

Interactive Qualifying Project

Major Qualifying Project

National Society of Black Engineers

Philharmonic Association

InterVarsity Christian Fellowship

Robert Goddard

Project-based Learning