Lincoln Biata

labiata@wpi.edu

Pronouns: he/him

Hometown: Henrietta, NY

Class of 2028

BS Computer Science & BS Mathematical Sciences

In my second year at WPI, I have found a real sense of home here. I chose WPI because I wanted a place where I could thrive both academically and personally and so far, it’s exceeded my expectations in both areas. The community here is incredibly welcoming and supportive. From the moment I stepped on campus, I’ve met people who are genuinely eager to help each other grow, whether in classrooms, clubs, or just casual conversations.

I have also found that WPI’s hands-on, project-based approach to learning fits perfectly with how I learn best. I love being challenged and pushed outside of my comfort zone, and WPI provides the perfect environment for that through its focus on collaboration, innovation, and real-world experience. The term system has also allowed me to pursue a double major without overloading classes often, enabling me to pursue my interests in mathematics and computer science.

I know choosing a college is difficult, so if you have any questions or want to chat about life at WPI, please don’t hesitate to reach out!

Involvements

Fitness Club

I’m serve as the Treasurer for the WPI Fitness Club! We host weekly Pilates, mobility, yoga, and dance fitness classes led by trained instructors. It’s been a great way for me to stay active, but even better for meeting people outside of my major. It’s definitely my favorite way to de-stress after a long day of classes!

Pickleball Club

I had only played pickleball a few times before coming to WPI; I decided to join this club with a few of my friends and have been going ever since. It's been awesome to try something new and stay active on campus.

Running Club

I ran track and cross country throughout all of high school and although I did not choose to peruse this at WPI, the running club allows me to continue to run with people who also enjoy running.

Projects

Global Project Seminar

GPS is a two-term first-year course that provides an excellent introduction to WPI's project-based learning. In this class, I participated in a research team investigating the effects of hurricanes on chemical pollution. Throughout the course, we created and presented infographics, presentations, evidence-based written reports, and a project poster to a diverse audience. It was an excellent opportunity to start building my project portfolio in my first year here.

Humanities & Arts Final Project

Every student is required to take a seminar/practicum or capstone project as part of our humanities requirement. I studied women, gender, and sexuality in the humanities and took a seminar called Queerly Religious, which examined the intersection of queerness and religion. In the end, I wrote a comprehensive research paper on the subject, which gave me experience conducting research and writing on topics outside STEM.

You can read the paper HERE

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