An Interactive Qualifying Project (IQP) is a mandatory project at Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) that challenges students to address a problem that lies at the intersection of science or technology with society. This academic research project is an opportunity for students to work on interdisciplinary teams, in fields beyond their major to tackle an issue that relates science, engineering, and technology to society. Students collaborate with faculty advisors, sponsors, and community members to learn how to approach solving real-world problems while also learning to make decisions with an understanding and appreciation for the social and humanistic context.