Rutgers Engineering Virtual Spotlight Speaker Series

"ENGINEERING IN EMERGENCIES"

As a society, our ability to successfully overcome natural disasters like floods, tornadoes, earthquakes, and pandemics would not be possible without engineers. With highly specialized expertise in creating, designing, and managing construction of disaster recovery projects, engineers have always been and remain on the front lines of disaster relief. Join us for a conversation with esteemed alumnus Francisco Diaz-Masso, who was at the forefront of the rebuild in the Caribbean post-Hurricane Maria. Rutgers Engineering Professor Jie Gong will discuss his groundbreaking work in helping New Jersey recover from disasters. Through a local and global lens, our speakers will shed light on engineers' impact on disaster mitigation. This student-moderated virtual panel discussion will welcome audience questions.

Wednesday November 17, 2021 from 5:00pm - 6:00pm (EST)

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"ENGINEER TO ENTREPRENEUR"

Join us for an enlightening discussion with some of the School of Engineering's most esteemed alumni who have broken through as successful entrepreneurs. Learn about decisions they made, the opportunities they had, the challenges they faced, and the applicability that engineering has to business and society. Panelists will share exclusive insights with you. Student moderators will share your questions with our panelists during this virtual event.

Wednesday, October 20, 2021 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm (EST)

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"DIVERSITY: DRIVING THE FUTURE OF ENGINEERING"

A student-moderated discussion centering on the importance of diversity, equity, and inclusion in engineering as it relates to education, the workforce, and innovation.

Wednesday, September 22, 2021 from 5 pm to 6:30 pm (EST)

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Medal of Excellence Awards

The annual Medal of Excellence Award Dinner highlights the accomplishments of School of Engineering graduates in numerous disciplines in industry and research. This years honorees include Rutgers Engineering alumni: Thomas A. Kennedy, Ph.D., Joel Reiss, Vita M. Lanoce, and Melissa Conner. The awards dinner will be held on Thursday, October 28, 2021 at The Palace at Somerset Park. Proceeds from the event benefit the Rutgers School of Engineering Scholarship Fund. Read more and to REGISTER.

Alumni Football Tailgate and Games

On October 9, 2021, in person Scarlet Knights football is back as Rutgers takes on Big Ten rival Michigan State. Join fellow Engineering alumni and the larger Rutgers community at the Athletes Glen for the Alumni Associations Homecoming Tailgate 2021. The tailgate marks the culmination of three days of live and virtual activities.

On October 19, 2019 the School of Engineering alumni returned to the banks to enjoy a barbecue before the homecoming football game. See photos>>

On October 20, 2018 before cheering on their Scarlet Knights, engineering alumni gathered to share good food and drink, and great memories. See photos>>

On October 21, 2017 engineering alumni gathered for the homecoming football tailgate. See photos>>

On September 24, 2016 the School of Engineering alumni enjoyed a barbecue and football game. See photos>>

Departmental Alumni Receptions

Alumni and faculty gather for networking and reconnecting.

Due to technical difficulties encountered during the live event, we direct you to listen to Mr. Elghandour’s Ted talk in its entirety here, and through the school’s YouTube channel, for the Q&A portion.