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Worcester Polytechnic Institute
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... GPS alumni solving some aspect of the course's big problem. With substan- indicated they developed skills in project management, teamtial guidance, students research the problem, identify possible work, time management, presentation skills, critical thinking, solutions, select effective solutions taking into consideration team leadership, accepting critical feedback, and having real-world constraints, and design an implementation process confidence to speak with individuals in positions of power.
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