What Is the First-Year Engineering Design Showcase?
The First-Year Engineering Design Showcase highlights how students at the Newark College of Engineering begin their engineering journey by turning ideas into functional designs and problem-solving solutions—starting in their very first year.
As part of NCE Engineers Week, this showcase demonstrates how early exposure to design thinking, teamwork, and hands-on experimentation prepares students to become innovative, impact-driven engineers.
It features student teams presenting projects developed as part of NCE’s first-year engineering curriculum. These projects challenge students to:
Identify real-world problems
Apply foundational engineering principles
Collaborate across disciplines
Design, prototype, and communicate solutions
The result is a collection of creative, thoughtful, and technically informed projects that reflect the core of engineering education at NJIT.
What You’ll Experience
Visitors to the showcase can expect to see:
Student-designed projects and prototypes
Conceptual and physical models addressing real-world challenges
Team-based problem solving across engineering disciplines
Student presentations explaining design choices and outcomes
This event offers a firsthand look at how engineering education at NCE emphasizes learning by doing.
Why This Showcase Matters
The First-Year Engineering Design Showcase illustrates how:
Engineering students begin building professional skills from day one
Early design experiences foster creativity, confidence, and collaboration
Foundational coursework connects directly to real-world engineering challenges
For prospective students and families, the showcase provides insight into what makes an NCE engineering education distinctive and future-focused.
Who Should Attend
Current NJIT students
Prospective students and families
Faculty and staff
Campus and community members interested in engineering education
Event Details
Date: Friday, February 27, 2026 Time: 11:30 AM - 1:00 PM Location: Campus Center Ballrooms
No registration is required. All members of the NJIT community are encouraged to attend and support our first-year engineering students.
Questions? Contact:
Dr. Miosotis Hernandez Assistant Director for First-Year Engineering Programs, Office of the Dean - NCE Email: miosotis.hernandez@njit.edu
