Final matching and selection are accomplished by direct interview between the sponsor and the student. With mutual agreement between the faculty advisor and the sponsor, work during the employment assignment can be directed toward completion of the student's thesis or graduate project. If desired, a representative of the sponsor organization can serve on the student's thesis committee along with two WPI faculty members. A key to success centers on regular communication and evaluation among the students, the sponsors and the faculty. Sponsors are asked to evaluate students' performance on forms provided by the Institute.
Students also evaluate the internship experience during and after specific work assignments.
This program is designed for undergraduate students who, during their senior year, must complete a major project in their discipline to quality for graduation. In the past several years, many of these projects have resulted in some significant developments. The MQP project empowers a team of young and innovative people to address a specific problem. Oftentimes, they come up with innovative solutions. This is an untapped resource for the MPI member companies.