National Engineers Week

In celebration of National Engineers Week, Watson College will host a variety of events Feb. 21-28, 2026.

Employer partners - interested in engaging with Watson students during Engineers Week? Contact Ashley Misuraca to coordinate a recruitment session or discuss the best options for you.

Saturday, Feb. 21

community day activities at watson

Community Day

When: Morning session from 9:30 a.m.-noon; afternoon session from 1-3:30 p.m.
Where: Innovative Technologies Complex, Binghamton University

In celebration of National Engineers Week from Feb. 22-28, the Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science will host our annual Community Day event for children and their families. These fun, hands-on STEM activities are free and open to all ages!

Capacity is limited to 200 children per session on a first-come, first-served basis. A middle school track (limit 20 students per session) will run concurrently to the other activities.

Click here for details, to see the activities planned and to register.

Sponsored by the Watson College Dean's Office and the Watson Career and Alumni Connections Office

Sunday, Feb. 22

Order of the Engineer Ceremony

When: 3-5 p.m.
Where: CIW Dining Hall
RSVP: to come

Watson College will induct graduating senior engineering majors and engineering graduate students into the Order of the Engineer.

The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the U.S. to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer. The Order is not a membership organization; there are never any meetings to attend or dues to pay.

The Engineer’s Ring is a stainless steel ring, worn on the fifth finger of the working hand by engineers who have accepted the Obligation of an Engineer in a ring ceremony. Send the ring size for the fifth finger of your working hand (that’s the pinkie finger of the hand you write with). To find your ring size, you can print the ring sizer on the Zales website at 100% or contact Jason Gilbert (gilbert@binghamton.edu) to try on sample rings.

Monday, Feb. 23

From Campus to Career: Navigating Work Visas

When: 2:30-4 p.m.
Where: Zoom
RSVP: Register here

The Watson Career and Alumni Connections (WCAC) Office is collaborating with the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) Office to bring attorney Crystal Malik from the Immigration Practice Group of the McCandlish Holton law firm to speak to our students.

In this virtual session, Malik will explain the most common work visa options for international students to stay and work in the U.S. after graduation, including F-1 Optional Practical Training, the H1B visa and alternatives to the H1B for those who qualify. She will address issues regarding permanent resident green cards, discuss new governmental policies impacting international students and answer individual attendees' questions.

McCandlish Holton works with companies and universities all over the U.S., processing thousands of work visas and green card applications each year. They also regularly work with university career services offices, providing career services professionals and international students with helpful information and materials regarding the U.S. immigration process.

Following the session, the WCAC Office will provide supplemental materials and resources to assist attendees with their job search.

Questions? Email wcac@binghamton.edu

Wednesday, Feb. 25

Alumni & Friends Reception

When: 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Where: Innovative Technologies Complex Rotunda
RSVP: Registration opens in January

The Alumni & Friends Reception will begin in Symposium Hall with a keynote speaker. Following these updates, we will gather in the Rotunda for hors d'oeuvres, networking and an opportunity to connect with our Watson community — including faculty, staff, friends, alumni and, most importantly, our students!

Participants will have the chance to tour the Acoustic Core’s anechoic chamber, watch a live demonstration by the Binghamton Rover Team, test-drive the Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) racing simulator and explore AeroBing’s competition rocket. Register by Wednesday, Feb. 18.

Thursday, Feb. 26

Engineers Week Dinner - Broome Area Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers (NYSSPE)

When: Cash bar and poster presentations from 5:30-6:30 p.m.; dinner from 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Engineer & Young Engineer of the Year Awards scholarships and speaker at 7:30 p.m.
Where: Holiday Inn Arena, Binghamton
RSVP: to come

The Broome Area Chapter of the New York State Society of Professional Engineers extends an invitation to the 2026 Engineers Week Dinner.

At the banquet, organizers would love for individual students or groups of Watson students (i.e. capstone group, student organizations, research group, etc.) to showcase their work. This would be a great networking opportunity to interact with local industry professionals. If interested, email Frank Roma (from the NYSSPE organization) at froma@aol.com.