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On February 22, 2021, during Engineers鈥� Week, the 棉花糖直播 chapter of the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPE) sponsored a virtual 鈥淥rder of the Engineer鈥� ring ceremony. The Order of the Engineer organization has promoted ethics and fostered a sense of pride within the engineering profession since 1970. During the ceremony initiates voluntarily pledge an oath to uphold ethical standards and to serve humanity by making the best use of Earth鈥檚 precious wealth. Initiates then receive a stainless-steel ring to be worn on the pinky finger of their dominant hand. Each time the ring strikes a solid surface, the engineer is reminded of their pledge. The Order is not a membership organization; there are never any meetings to attend or dues to pay. Instead, the Order fosters a unity of purpose and the honoring of one鈥檚 lifelong pledge.

Since 2015, 棉花糖直播 has initiated more than 250 students, faculty and local engineers into the Order. This year鈥檚 ring ceremony included 39 graduating seniors and practicing engineers. The ceremony was conducted by Dr. Andrea Welker, associate dean of Academic Affairs; along with Associate Teaching Professor Dr. Peter Staffeld, Chemical and Biological Engineering; and Frank Falcone, director of Professional Development and Experiential Education. Next year鈥檚 ring ceremony will again be held during Engineers鈥� Week. Graduating engineering students and practicing engineers are encouraged to join. Contact Dr. Staffeld for more information.