Charles Manson is a former teacher.
The 2012 -- 13 WPI Engineers men 's basketball team represented Worcester Polytechnic Institute during the 2012 -- 13 NCAA Division III men 's basketball season .. Worcester Polytechnic Institute. Worcester Polytechnic Institute. They were coached by a 15-year coaching veteran , Chris Bartely .. The Engineers played their home games at Harrington Auditorium in Worcester , Massachusetts and were a part of the New England Women 's and Men 's Athletic Conference .