Order of the Engineer
Building a Professional Community
Dedicate yourself to a lifetime of professional excellence. Pledge to uphold the ethical canons and standards of the engineering profession. Clemson University is one of many schools nationally that offer the opportunity for soon-to-be graduates from undergraduate and graduate degree programs to become a member of the Order of the Engineer.
The Order of the Engineer was initiated in the United States to foster a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, to bridge the gap between training and experience, and to present to the public a visible symbol identifying the engineer.
Why Join the Order?
The Order of the Engineer is a symbolic organization that fosters a spirit of pride and responsibility in the engineering profession. For soon-to-be engineering graduates, joining this order can offer several meaningful benefits:
- Gain recognition from future employers and show your dedication to upholding the ethical cannons of the engineering profession.
- Life-long membership and access to a network of thousands of engineers dedicated to upholding the highest standards of excellence.
As part of joining the Order of the Engineer, you will receive:
- A stainless-steel ring to proudly wear and show your professional dedication to upholding the highest standards of excellence in engineering. The ring is worn nationally by all initiates on the last finger of their dominant hand.
- Graduation regalia and adornments – members will receive cords to wear for their graduation ceremony.
- Official Pledge Certificate – participants of the ceremony will receive a signed certificate to proudly display their commitment to the Order of the Engineer Obligation.
Joining the Order
- Plan to graduate in the next three semesters OR have already graduated from an ABET-accredited engineering program. Alumni and faculty can join too!
- Complete the Sign-Up Form.
- Attend the Order of the Engineer Ceremony in the Fall. This will be the only ceremony until November 2026.
The Induction Ceremony is held annually. This year’s ceremony will be held on the evening of November 6th.
Sign-Up FormAbout the Order“I am incredibly grateful for the opportunity to have attended Clemson University's Order of the Engineer ceremony and have received my Engineer's Ring. It is an honor to be a part of an organization that recognizes and promotes the importance of ethical conduct and excellence in engineering.”
Rebecca PledgerIndustrial Engineering
Ceremony Keynote Speakers
Keynote Speakers
2025 Keynote: Farnoosh Brock
- University & Corporate Trainer
- Career Coach for Engineers/STEM
- Author of The Serving Mindset
Farnoosh Brock is an electrical engineer with a B.S. and M.S. from Clemson University. After a 12-year corporate career at a Fortune 100, practicing engineering and management, she started her own company in 2011 and became a leadership coach, trainer, and speaker. Today, she trains leaders of organizations as well as engineering students of universities on elevating their Leadership and Communication Skills. She is passionate about the idea of the Whole Engineer (Hard Skills plus Ethical Character). Clemson is thrilled to have Farnoosh join the 2025 Order of the Engineer ceremony to speak with future engineering leaders.
2024 Keynote: Jane Dyer
Jane Dyer, a 1981 Mechanical Engineering graduate from Clemson University, is a retired Boeing 777 Captain with over 10,000 hours of accident-free flying at FedEx. A trailblazer in aviation, she was the first female Commander of Air Force ROTC at Clemson and the university’s first female selected for Air Force pilot training.
Jane continues to serve the Clemson community through leadership roles and brings a legacy of service, integrity, and excellence to the profession.
2023 Keynote: Dr. William McCoy
William McCoy serves as Director of the Rutland Institute for Ethics at Clemson University, where he promotes ethical decision-making across disciplines. With a background in higher education leadership and a commitment to civic responsibility, McCoy empowers students to lead with integrity.
His work aligns with the Order of the Engineer’s mission to uphold the highest ethical standards in the profession.
