EWeek 2025

SOE First-Year Engineering Design Challenge
1:00 - 5:00 pm; Atrium, Tsungming Tu Complex

“Chain Reaction” machines (sometimes known as Rube Goldberg machines) have been a classic example of demonstrating the transfer of energy, laws of motion, and several other practical applications of engineering while providing creators with a hands-on making experience. Several teams of first-year students will be responsible for a “section” of the overall machine, with a triggering of section-by-section and overall collaborative goal of a start-to-finish system. The total time provided to all teams to finish their contraptions will be 4 hours (arrive at 1pm and finish by 5pm). No prior knowledge or work required!

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19th Annual Tufts Engineering Alumni-Student Networking Industry Night
6:00 - 8:00 pm; Breed Memorial Hall, 51 Winthrop Street

Tufts Annual Engineering Alumni-Student Networking Night is designed to allow students to practice their professional networking skills and to meet with alumni to hear about their career paths and life after Tufts. Students from all classes and majors are invited to attend. Bring your enthusiasm and all your questions to ask alumni excited to meet you.

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Small Scale Glider Competition
1:00 - 2:00 pm, Room 208, Anderson Hall

Join Tufts Students for the Exploration and Discovery of Space (SEDS) on Sunday, February 16th, from 1–2 PM in Anderson 208 for a hands-on Basics of Flight workshop! Learn about the principles of flight, explore cool facts about planes, gliders, and rockets, and put your knowledge to the test in a design competition. Students will be able to build either paper airplanes or more complete balsa wood gliders and then compete to see who is the most successful. Snacks will be provided, and the winners will receive a prize!
 

FIRST Robotics Alum Hackathon
10 am - 5 pm; Atrium, Tsungming Tu Complex

Calling all FIRST Robotics alumni! Join us for an afternoon of hands-on innovation and robot hacking! Dive into the exciting new XRP robotics platform, team up with fellow alumni from diverse disciplines, and collaborate to tackle an exhilarating robotics challenge. Whether you’re looking to prototype, learn, or just have a blast, this event is the perfect chance to connect with the vibrant Boston FIRST alumni community, showcase your creativity, and explore cutting-edge robotics. Don’t miss this chance to learn, network, and make robots—and memories!

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Pizza and Movie Night
7:30 - 9:00 pm; Room 170, Joyce Cummings Center

Hey engineers! Come join SWE (Society of Women Engineers) for an exciting movie night featuring Everything Everywhere All at Once! Enjoy delicious pizza, snacks, and chicken tenders—plus a great opportunity to meet the E-Board and fellow members. Take a break from classes and have a fun, relaxing evening with us!

Make your LinkedIn Profile Stand Out (Headshots, Posting, and Banners)
11 am - 12 pm; Room 357, Tsungming Tu Complex

Join us from 11-12 in Room 357 in the TTC to learn more about getting jobs and networking your way to success! We'll have a photographer to take photos for your headshots, and you'll learn why the headshots aren't actually the most important part of your profile — though everyone thinks it is....

BME and ChemBio BIPOC Dinner
5:00 - 7:00 pm; 216F Barnum

The Center for STEM Diversity, Biomedical Engineering, and Chemical & Biological Engineering departments are hosting a casual dinner to foster community amongst those who self-identify as BIPOC. All undergraduate, graduate, faculty, and staff within the BME and ChemBio departments are welcomed!

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The Joys and Challenges of Leadership in Higher Education: Karen Panetta, Dean of Graduate Education for the School of Engineering, Professor of Electrical and Computer Engineering
12:00 - 1:00 pm; Online

Join the Office of Alumni Engagement for the fourth in a series of talks that explores how Tufts University administrative leaders and faculty are leading with joy while also navigating the current challenges in higher education. Dean Panetta will share reflections on her journey as a leader of the engineering field in higher education, her pathway to becoming the first woman to be given tenure in the Department of Electrical and Computer Engineering, and what brings her joy in her work. In this conversation with Vice Provost Monroe France, Dean Panetta will also talk about her work to promote women in the fields of engineering and science and her thoughts on the future of higher education.

Attendees may submit questions about leadership journeys and experiences in advance. Please include your full name. Anonymous questions will not be included. This event is presented to alumni, but open to the entire community (parents, faculty, staff, and students). This series digs into the journeys, highlights, and challenges of Tufts University leaders.

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Creating Leaders with Heart: Why the Humanities Matter
12:00 - 1:00 pm; Room 301, Joyce Cummings Center

Join Tufts Gordon Institute instructors Jane Seminara and Kevin Oye for a fireside style chat during which they will explore the critical role the Humanities play in the education of engineers and how they use the works of philosophers, poets, novelists, and artists to help create leaders with heart. Additionally, students representing the Master of Science in Innovation & Management program will share their stories about the impact the Humanities have had on their personal and professional values. Free pizza provided! 

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DIY Drip Irrigation
2:00 - 4:00 pm; Atrium, Tsungming Tu Complex

Come build DIY Drip Irrigation systems with Tufts Engineers Without Borders (EWB)!

K-12 Building Challenge
4:00 - 5:00 pm; Webinar

The Tufts Center for Engineering Education and Outreach invites K-12 students and their families to a live Engineers Week event. Children will be presented with an engineering design challenge to do at home as a virtual panel of Tufts undergraduate students will talk about engineering while they build. Parents will be provided with a list of materials to gather ahead of time. Attendees will participate with cameras off and chat access restricted. A zoom link will be provided after registration. 

Materials: Not all materials are necessary. Please feel free to include other materials you have around the house (cardboard, string/yarn, tape, paperclips, pipe cleaners, popsicle sticks, paper cups, scissors, recycled plastic containers, paper towel rolls, felt/material scraps, egg cartons various LEGO bricks).

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Craft Night with ISPE
5:00 - 7:00 pm; Room 112, Nelson Auditorium, Tsungming Tu Complex

The International Society of Pharmaceutical Engineering (Tufts ISPE) is hosting a fun craft night with diamond painting and snacks! Come relax, get creative, and enjoy some good company. All majors are welcome—bring your friends and have a great time!

 

3D Printing for Beginners
6:00 - 8:00 pm; Room 390, Joyce Cummings Center

Join Derby Entrepreneurship Center for a 3D printing event and learn how you can search for interesting things to print or create your own part, and set it up to be printed.

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TCU Senate Engineering Feedback/Townhall
6:30 - 8:00 pm; Room 120, Joyce Cummings Center

This OPEN event aims to foster meaningful dialogue and increase transparency across departments, enhancing our engineering education at Tufts (from mental health to policy change feedback).

NSBE Black Characters in Gaming
7:30 - 8:30 pm; Room 265, Joyce Cummings Center

Join the National Society of Black Engineers as we explore the world of gaming and different Black characters!

Meet the Deans
12:00 - 1:15 pm; Burden Lounge, Anderson Hall

Undergraduate students, you're invited to a “Meet the Deans” lunch with Dean Lee and Dean Ramsburg. Come and share your thoughts, ideas, and concerns about your academic experience here in the School of Engineering and forge connections with fellow students and key members of the administration. Together, we can build a supportive and collaborative educational environment that empowers every student to thrive. Complimentary lunch will be provided. There are 30 seats available.

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Co-Op Panel and Employer Showcase
6:00 - 8:00 pm; Breed Memorial Hall, 51 Winthrop Street

Join us for the Tufts Co-op Employer Showcase, an opportunity during Tufts Engineering Week, to connect with co-op employers who want to meet you! This event is perfect for students searching for co-op opportunities for Fall 2025 or who want to learn more about co-op experiences at various companies. This event is open for both undergraduate and graduate students who are looking to explore co-op opportunities, network with industry professionals, and gain valuable insights.

Highlights of the event include:

• Networking: Meet and mingle with employers who value co-op experiences.
• Panel Discussion: Hear from a panel of employers and co-op students about their experiences, challenges, and successes.
• Light Appetizers: Enjoy refreshments as you build connections and learn more about the co-op journey.

Whether you're just starting your co-op search or want to learn more about working with top employers, this event offers something for everyone! Employers include: GEI Consultants, Langan, Lexington Medical, Mathworks, Pfizer, Samiotes Consultants, Inc., Wayfair, Wright-Pierce, and more!

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No Code App Development
6:00 - 8:00 pm; Room 301, Joyce Cummings Center

Join Derby Entrepreneurship Center and learn to create a working mobile or web app in just two hours using a browser-based set of no-code tools. No experience necessary!

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Pastries, Plants, and Pot Painting
8:00 - 9:00 pm; Blake Lab, 022, Tsungming Tu Complex

Join the Mechanical Engineering/Human Factors Engineering DEIJ Board for painting succulent pots while enjoying pastries from Oasis! All supplies provided, just bring yourself for cozy safe vibes in engineering!

Hands-on-STEM-athon
12:00 - 1:00 pm; Burden Lounge, Anderson Hall

Join the Tufts STEM Ambassadors as they test out their new hands-on activities! The Ambassadors visit high school classrooms every semester, and they'll be testing out new experiments and demonstrations at the Hands-On-STEM-athon. Free pizza is included (while supplies last)!
 

Imagineering
12:00 - 2:00 pm; Atrium, Tsungming Tu Complex

Join Tufts Society of Latinx Engineers & Scientists (SOLES) in doing the egg drop challenge and making some slime!

ASME Major Declaration Celebration Event
1:30 - 2:30 pm; Room 280, Joyce Cummings Center

Join Tufts University American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) to celebrate first-years declaring their majors! Chat and talk with other mechanical engineers over cupcakes and drinks and win free prizes!

4+1 Graduate Panel
2:00 - 4:00 pm; Room 170, Joyce Cummings Center

Come chat with experienced graduate students about graduate student life, and get their opinions on Master's and PhD programs. This panel is hosted by Tufts Biomedical Engineering and Chemical Engineering Society (BEaChES).

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Escape SciTech
4:30 - 6:00 pm; Science and Technology Center (4 Colby St)

It is your first day working in a BME research lab. You walk in and discover your PI (David Kaplan) has vanished, leaving some cryptic clues behind! Can you solve the mystery and "Escape SciTech"? Join Tufts Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) for a department-wide scavenger hunt!
 

Trivia Night
5:00 - 7:00 pm; Nelson Auditorium, Anderson Hall

Come join Tufts Robotics Club for yummy donuts and fun assorted trivia (Tufts, engineering, robotics categories) in the Nelson Auditorium on Friday! Meet fellow jumbos and compete for fun prizes!

Product/AI Business Case Competition
6:00 - 8:00 pm; Room 120, Joyce Cummings Center

Hosted by Tufts Engineering Management Club (TEMC) and Tufts Gordon Institute (TGI).

ASCE Skyscraper Miniature Design Competition & Sundae Bar
12:00 - 2:00 pm; Atrium, Tsungming Tu Complex

Calling all builders, dreamers, and ice cream lovers! Do you love building things from scratch? Are skyscrapers your idea of cool? Is ice cream your go-to treat? If you answered YES to any of these, then get ready to unleash your inner engineer at the Tufts Chapter of the American Society of Civil Engineers' Miniature Skyscraper Design Competition! We’re inviting the entire Tufts community—engineers, non-engineers, and ice cream enthusiasts alike—to join us in crafting mini skyscrapers!  

Whether you're an aspiring architect, a structural mastermind, or just here for the fun (and maybe some ice cream), this competition is for YOU. So, if you've ever thought about what it would be like to design a small but awe-inspiring building (and maybe eat some ice cream while doing it), come join us! 

And the best part? Winners will take home prizes that are perfect for aspiring builders—trust us, they’ll help you keep creating long after the competition ends!   

So, grab your creativity, rally your friends, and get ready to build!

Tau Beta Tie-Dye!
1:00 - 4:00 pm; Room 211, Anderson Hall

The Massachusetts Delta chapter of Tau Beta Pi is excited to bring some color to Engineers Week with Tau Beta Tie-Dye! Join us for a fun, hands-on event where you can create your own vibrant tie-dye masterpiece while connecting with the Tufts engineering community.

No experience needed—just bring your creativity, and we’ll provide all the supplies! Whether you're looking to unwind, meet fellow engineers, or learn more about Tau Beta Pi, this is the perfect chance to dye, design, and have a great time. Everyone is welcome—come celebrate E-Week with us!

Preparing for an Engineering Career in Industry: Hiring process, Interviews, Salary Negotiation
6:00 - 8:30 pm; Dinner begins at 6:00 pm, Location and Zoom link will be provided after registration

Panel Presentation: 

• How to leverage your academic work into an industry career
• Best practices for interviewing
• Tips for best salary negotiation 

Hosted by Dr. Karen A. Panetta, Dean of Graduate Education for the School of Engineering. The workshop will have a panel of Tufts alumni speakers from industry: Chiamaka Chima, E14, EG16, Denise Griffin, E91, and Tyler Morris, EG21, with Matt Casey, Associate Director of Career Services and Amory Wakefield, Assistant Director of Career Services. The discussion will be moderated by Kevin Oye, Director of Tufts Gordon Institute.

This is a Notation Track (NOD) workshop. Development Domain: Career Preparation, Communication. Contact: enggradstudies@tufts.edu

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Miniature Solar Car Making
1:00 - 3:00 pm; Somerville Public Library, West Branch

Build miniature solar cars with the Tufts Solar Vehicle Project!