The Embry-Riddle College of Engineering is celebrating Engineers Week (Feb. 23-27). Join us as we explore the many ways in which engineering creates our future, as well as the creativity and innovative spirit of the next generation of engineers.

Signature Events

End Engineers Week on a high note at the Awards Dinner on Friday, Feb. 27, featuring recognition, celebration and a shared evening with our engineering community.

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Full schedule

All Week: Online events hosted by the Engineering Fundamentals Department.

• 8 a.m. ET: 11th Annual Digital Dash in the Lehman Building Atrium (open to students; advance registration required)
  • Ready, set, GO! Race against the clock in our Digital Dash Competition a fast‑paced challenge full of tech, teamwork, and excitement.
• 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET: Online CATIA Competition via Canvas (open to students). Register for the Online CATIA Competition (qualifiers open 2/15 and close 2/24)
  • Think you’ve mastered CATIA? Join the CATIA Competition and see how your design skills stack up in a fast‑paced challenge.
• 8 a.m.-8 p.m. ET: Online MATLAB Competition via Canvas (open to students) Register for the Online MATLAB Competition (qualifiers open 2/15 and close 2/24)
  • Put your coding and problem‑solving skills to the test in our MATLAB Competition. Compete against your peers and show what you can do!

Monday, Feb. 23:

• 9 a.m.-11 a.m. ET: Pancake Breakfast in the Lehman Atrium (open to students)
  • Fuel up and kick back with FREE pancakes and coffee. All students are welcome—come hungry!
• 9 a.m.- 2 p.m. ET: Department Activities Fair in the Student Union Event Center 165A-C (open to students, alumni, faculty, and staff.)
  • Join Civil Engineering, Electrical Engineering & Computer Science, Aerospace Engineering, Mechanical Engineering and Engineering Fundamentals in challenging YOUR engineering skills with fun, in-depth, hands-on activities and have a chance to win a prize!
• 5 p.m.-8 p.m. ET: Keynote Speaker in the Henderson Welcome Center Duva Ballroom (open to faculty, staff, and students.)
  • Come early for a reception at 5:00 p.m. Then enjoy an inspiring keynote presentation “Aerospace in the Age of Disruption” from Dr. Jamey Jacob and stay after for coffee and conversation – a time to connect, reflect, and network with colleagues in a relaxed setting.
    
    • 5 p.m.-6 p.m. Reception
    • 6 p.m.-7 p.m. Keynote Address
    • 7 p.m.-8 p.m. Coffee & Conversation

Tuesday, Feb. 24:

• 4:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. ET: College of Engineering Pie-A-Professor and Pie Eating Contest with NSBE in the Lehman Building Main Entrance Outside (open to students.)
  • Who’s getting pied? Join us for the Pie‑a‑Professor Contest and enjoy some messy, good‑natured fun! Stick around to watch NSBE in a pie eating contest! 
• 5:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. ET: Game Night with ERORA in the Henderson Welcome Center Duva Ballroom (open to students.)
  
  • Test your knowledge and bring your competitive spirit to ERORA’s Jeopardy‑Style Game Night! Fun questions, friendly competition, and great prizes await.

Wednesday, Feb. 25:

• 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. ET: Introduce a Girl to Engineering in the Henderson Welcome Center Duva Ballroom
  • Introduce a Girl to Engineering Day is a hands on event that inspires young students to explore engineering through interactive activities and real world problem solving. Students, faculty, and staff are encouraged to get involved and volunteer next year to help make this event even more impactful.
• 5:30 p.m.-7:30 p.m. ET: Costume Party with oSTEM in the Mori Hosseini Student Union Event Center A-C (open to students, alumni, faculty and staff.)
  • Get ready to dress up and celebrate! Join oSTEM for a costume party filled with music, snacks, and great company. Costumes encouraged—school spirit welcome!

Thursday, Feb. 26:

• 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ET: Student Club Displays in the Mori Hosseini Student Union (open to students, alumni, faculty and staff.)
  • Stop by and explore all the ways to get involved! Meet campus clubs, learn about upcoming events, and find your community.
• 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. ET:  Paper Airplane Contest vs. COA – REMATCH! with ERPL in the Mori Hosseini Student Union Event Center D-F. (Open to students.)
  • Build it. Throw it. Win it. Take part in the Paper Airplane Contest and see who rules the skies.
• Noon - 4 p.m. ET: LEGO Building Contest with AMRA in the Lehman Atrium (open to students.)
  • Design, build, and innovate in our LEGO Building Contest—where imagination meets engineering fun.
• 6 p.m. – 8 p.m.: CATIA and MATLAB Competition Final Round in the Lehman 132 room.

Friday, Feb. 27:

• 10 a.m.-2 p.m. ET: SARTEC Egg Drop in the Lehman Building- Main Entrance (open to students, alumni, faculty and staff.)
  • Test physics, creativity, and problem‑solving in our Egg Drop Event—where smart design makes all the difference.
• 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m. ET: Chili Cookoff Competition with ERPL/ERFSEDS in the Lehman Atrium (open to students, faculty and staff.)
  • Hot chili. Cool judges. Big bragging rights. Don’t miss the Chili Cook‑Off!
• 5:30 p.m.-9 p.m. ET: COE Awards Dinner in the Henderson Welcome Center Duva Ballroom (open to students, faculty and staff.)
  • Wrap up Engineering Week with our Awards Dinner, recognizing creativity, leadership, and achievement across the College of Engineering.

We’re excited to celebrate E-Week with you!