Kettering University

On Monday, December 8, 2025, Kettering University recognized 19 of its newest inductees into the Order of the Engineer, a national fellowship that unites engineers across the country in their dedication to integrity, responsibility, and service to society. During the Ring Ceremony, held in Kettering's Reiss Auditorium, students formally accepted the Obligation of the Engineer, a lifelong pledge to practice their profession with honesty, impartiality, and a commitment to the public good. Each student received a stainless-steel ring, worn on the little finger of the working hand, as a visible reminder of both personal accountability and the unity of the profession. The Order of the Engineer was first established in the United States in 1970 at Cleveland State University, inspired by the Canadian Ritual of the Calling of an Engineer. Since then, the fellowship has expanded nationwide, reinforcing the values of ethical leadership and service that are central to the profession.

Two Kettering University professors and a graduate student authored a research paper that won first place at the Industrial Engineering and Operations Management (IEOM) Society International's International Conference on Smart Mobility and Vehicle Electrification.

Conner Zbozien '26 gives new meaning to the phrase "learning curve." Zbozien, a Mechanical Engineering major, expertly negotiates many curves while racing Outlaw Super Late Models. He placed third in the Moran Chevrolet Stan Yee Memorial 150 in Flat Rock on July 22. With three races left this season, Zbozien leads the point standings at Flat Rock Speedway.

Hemanth Tadepalli ('23, CS) will join 24 other students on the Michigan Department of State's Collegiate Student Advisory Task Force. The task force is charged with determining and implementing recommendations to improve voter education and engagement among young people on college and university campuses statewide.