Order of the Engineer Ceremony

• Undergraduate students graduating in spring, summer or fall 2026 with bachelor's degrees in aerospace engineering, mechatronics engineering, or cybersecurity engineering
• Recent Kent State engineering alumni not yet inducted
• Qualifying CAE faculty not yet inducted

Graduate degrees are not eligible, as those programs are not accredited.

Eligible participants will receive a formal invitation by mail and email. If you believe you are eligible and have not received an invitation, contact Liz Porter at eporte11@kent.edu.

The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States in 1970 to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present a visible symbol identifying the engineer to the public.

The Engineer's Ring — a stainless steel band worn on the little finger of the working hand — is accepted by engineers who voluntarily take the Obligation of an Engineer at a Ring Ceremony. The Order is not a membership organization; there are no meetings or dues. Instead, it fosters a unity of purpose and the honoring of one's pledge throughout an engineer's lifetime.

"I am an Engineer. In my profession I take deep pride. To it I owe solemn obligations. As an Engineer, I pledge to practice integrity and fair dealing, tolerance and respect; and to uphold devotion to the standards and the dignity of my profession, conscious always that my skill carries with it the obligation to serve humanity by making the best use of the Earth's precious wealth. As an Engineer, I shall participate in none but honest enterprises. When needed, my skill and knowledge shall be given without reservation for the public good. In the performance of duty and with deep fidelity to my profession, I shall give my utmost."

Organizations interested in sponsorship opportunities should contact Andrew Morrison, CAE Director of Philanthropy at amorri28@kent.edu.