Future Engineers Take Center Stage at Western New England University

SPRINGFIELD — The College of Engineering at Western New England University (WNE) will host its annual Emerging Engineers Expo on Tuesday, April 29 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the Caprio Alumni Healthful Living Center.

This signature event celebrates the innovation, creativity, and technical skills of WNE’s engineering and business students, featuring more than 100 projects developed by students across all class years. Attendees will experience an impressive display of 35 first-year innovation projects and 69 senior capstone design projects, representing months of collaborative problem solving and design.

“This event is the culmination of a year’s worth of hard work, problem solving, and creativity,” said Mike Rust, director of Experiential and Entrepreneurial Learning in the College of Engineering. “It’s inspiring to see how our emerging engineers are preparing for the future of work — developing the critical thinking, communication, and hands-on technical skills that industry demands.”

Open to the public, the industrial community, and area high schools and community colleges, the Emerging Engineers Expo offers a unique opportunity to interact with tomorrow’s engineering leaders as they present solutions to real-world challenges. Volunteer judges — including faculty, alumni, and professionals from WNE’s advisory boards and industry partners — will evaluate the projects. The event is sponsored by Hampden Engineering Corp.

Educators are encouraged to bring student groups to this showcase of engineering in action. To RSVP or learn more, contact Karen Andros at (413) 782-1285 or [email protected].