Fairfield student completes research project Share WORCESTER, Mass. — Braden Ballard of Fairfield, a member of the class of 2022 majoring in civil engineering at Worcester Polytechnic Institute, was a member of a student team that recently completed an intense research project. The project was entitled “Pollution Mapping & Management Methods for Rivers,” done with Ecuador Project Center. At WPI, all undergraduates are required to complete a research-driven, professional-level project that applies science and technology to addresses an important societal need or issue. filed under: