National Engineers Week 2025

First celebrated in 1951, National Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. At Rutgers, EWeek is a chance to showcase what makes the School of Engineering great and to celebrate our community with fun events and some friendly competition.

Events and Activities

Spirit Day
Wear your RU and SoE swag and let the entire community know it's Engineers Week.

Battle of the Majors
Departments compete for the EWeek Spirit Trophy

Interns Present
SoE students share their experiences as interns in a presentation-style showcase.

RU Smarter Than a Professor?
Students and faculty compete to see who knows more engineering and miscellaneous trivia.

Young Engineers Day
SoE students and faculty expose area students to the fun and excitement of engineering.

Cardboard Canoe Races
Students, faculty, and alums compete in a friendly competition, constructing and navigating across an Olympic-sized indoor pool.

Dean's Distinguished Lecture
A topical and engaging engineering discussion.

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