On Friday, May 8, 57 graduating seniors were inducted into the Order of the Engineer in HC216 (Makerspace). The University of Hartford's link, link 97, was established back in 1988. The first induction ceremony took place on April 28, 1988, in the Greer Auditorium. The link was delisted for quite some time due to inactivity, but Dr. Olivia Heui Young Park (link coordinator, assistant professor of the Mechanical, Aerospace, & Acousical Engineering deparment) and Dr. Paul Slaboch (chair of the Mechanical, Aerospace, & Acoustical Engineering department), both members of the Order, were able to bring it back for this year's graduating seniors!
The Order of the Engineer was established in the United States in 1970. Any graduating senior in an ABET accredited program by the Engineering Accreditation Commission (EAC) is eligible to join, and over 70% of graduating seniors participated this year. By becoming a member, engineers affirm their strong commitment to ethics and responsible application of your engineering knowledge. Members of the order receive a stainless-steel ring, sign a certificate, and are granted a lifetime membership. The ring is worn on the fifth finger of your working hand, as a constant reminder that as engineers, they have pledged to practice their profession in a forthright and ethical manner.
Looking forward to bringing back this annual tradition to celebrate graduating seniors in engineering. Feel free to contact the link coordinator, Dr. Park, with any questions.