Engineers Week 2026
Engineers Week was founded in 1951 by the National Society of Professional Engineers to celebrate and promote the engineering profession.
February 22nd-28th is the 2026 National Engineers Week, and the College of Engineering is celebrating with several activities and events!
Pursuit of Trivia
Monday, February 17th through Friday, February 21st
All Day, All Week
Can you solve the problems and find the answers? Each department in the College of Engineering has come together to develop new puzzles and problems for you to solve. Grab a friend and take a chance on solving the daily riddles linked below and on the College of Engineering’s Instagram account (@wsu_engineering).
Be the first person to correctly solve the riddle or answer the trivia question and you will receive an entry in our drawing to win 1 of 3 shocker rewards worth up to $40! Only one prize per College of Engineering student can be redeemed. The pursuit of knowledge is on!
Vision Boards with College of Engineering Academic Advisors and Success Team
Monday, February 23rd
2:00pm to 4:00pm
Partnership 2, Room TBD
Plan to succeed by creating a visual of what you want your future to look like! Also, come meet and hang out with your department academic advisor. We have some new faces this year so please join us! They are all ready to help you realize your potential and create the future you see for yourself.
Industry Night
Tuesday, February 24th
5:30pm to 7:30pm
Woosley 141, The Fidelity Ballroom
Join us on to hear from industry leaders from Spirit Aerosystems and Boeing Wichita. Joining us as guest speakers are Kimberly Caldwell and Keith Kasych. Please utilize the link to RSVP for the event.
RSVP: Spirit Aerosystems & Boeing Wichita Fireside Chat – Fill out form
Engineering Week Carnival and Student Organization Fair
Thursday, February 26th
4:00pm to 7:00pm
John Bardo Center Lobby
The future of Engineering is closer than you think! Engineering student organizations will be tabling and hosting activities & games to go along with our theme of the week: Transform your Future. CoE students: We wil have raffles for a free TV and other great prizes!
Wichita State Engineering 5k Run/Walk
Friday, February 28th
9:00am - 11:30am
John Bardo Center Lobby & Courtyard
*Family friendly event - students, faculty, and staff are welcome to bring spouses,
significant others, and/or children.*
Join us for the 5th Annual Wichita State Engineering 5K run/walk! The 5K is open to College of Engineering students, faculty/staff, and community members! There will be medals for the Top 3 finishers in the student, faculty/staff and community member categories. The race will occur on the WSU campus and will conclude with snacks, water, and a celebration after the race finishes! Proceeds from the race registrations will go toward the College of Engineering Needs-Based Scholarship Fund to help students financially throughout their college experience. The course is USTAF Certified. Registration is open till Feburary 28th but the cost goes up after Febuary 20th. The shirt design will be posted soon!
Registration Link: https://runsignup.com/Race/KS/Wichita/WichitaStateEngineering5K
