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
