Thank you for your interest in College of Engineering events. We invite you to learn
more about speaker events, Welcome Week, Engineers Week, Engineering Open House and
the Koch Innovation Challenge.
College of Engineering Events
Welcome Week
Each August, the College of Engineering hosts Welcome Week to usher new students into
Shocker Nation! Our Welcome Week events are designed to introduce you to the college,
help you meet fellow students, faculty and staff, and connect you with resources to
support you in a successful transition to WSU.
Each Fall, the College of Engineering hosts the annual Engineering Research Symposium.
The poster competition is a great opportunity for students to showcase their research
projects, develop their presentation skills and compete for one of three certificates
with cash prizes.
Engineers Week, which occurs annually during a week in February, was founded in 1951
by the National Society of Professional Engineers to celebrate and promote the engineering
profession. Each year, the College of Engineering celebrates the holiday with numerous
activities and events!
The College of Engineering hosts two Engineering Open Houses each year. The Fall EOH
is a smaller event that occurs in December, while the Spring EOH is a large event
in May. At both events, senior students present prototype solutions to address identified
needs. The Spring EOH incorporates a celebration of the accomplishments of our students
and faculty, including an Awards Ceremony following the EOH.
The Koch Innovation Challenge, sponsored by Koch Industries, is an annual competition
that supports the College of Engineering in fostering a culture of creativity, innovation,
entrepreneurship and teamwork among students. One portion of the Challenge, the Grand
Champion Competition, occurs during the EOH in May.