“taverngirl” is on target!
WPI is a very unusual school because of the focus on STEM and overseas studies, Their studies are project directed. The IQP project is of particular interest because of the interdisciplinary focus. A STEM focused university that loves eclectic students.
For a more complete overview of the process see: https://www.wpi.edu/project-based-learning/wpi-plan.
You might also look at the project center directory @ https://www.wpi.edu/project-based-learning/global-project-program/project-centers