Professional Order of Engineering Technology

The Professional Order of Engineering Technology (POET) celebrates the achievements of engineering technology professionals and recognizes their commitment to the profession.

Pin in the shape of a gear, gold outside, dark blue gears, and gold center with a blue Kent State K in the center and the words Kent State Order of Engineering Technology

The event recognizes the college’s graduating students and alumni who received degrees in engineering technology and related fields. 

During the ceremony, alumni and graduating students receive a special pin symbolizing their shared professional identity and connection to Kent State.

The Inaugural Ceremony

Friday, Dec. 11 | 5-8 p.m. | Timken Atrium of the Aeronautics and Engineering Building
Cost: Free. Registration is required.

RSVP for the 2026 ceremony 

Who Is Invited?
  • Alumni who received degrees in engineering technology and related fields
  • Graduating students in engineering technology and related fields

Eligible participants will receive a formal invitation by mail and email. If you believe you are eligible and have not received an invitation, contact Liz Porter at eporte11@kent.edu.

About the Professional Order of Engineering Technology

The Professional Order of Engineering Technology is a new tradition created by Kent State University’s College of Aeronautics and Engineering to recognize the achievements of engineering technology alumni and graduating students.

Engineering technology professionals bring hands-on application, technical implementation and practical problem-solving to the workforce. The Professional Order of Engineering Technology honors that contribution and the commitment these graduates make to their profession.

As engineering students are inducted into the national Order of the Engineer, the college wanted to create a meaningful tradition for its engineering technology students and alumni. This ceremony is a Kent State University tradition and is not affiliated with a national or professional organization.

At the inaugural ceremony, alumni and graduating students will receive a special pin symbolizing their shared professional identity and their connection to Kent State.

 
Event Sponsorship

If you are interested in participating in this meaningful event as a sponsor, please complete the Sponsorship Form.

Sponsorship Form

Sponsorship Contact

Jessica Rishel | jrishel1@kent.edu
Outreach Program Manager, Corporate & Alumni Engagement
College of Aeronautics and Engineering

 
 

Event Contact

Cassy Mendenhall | cmenden6@kent.edu
Student Recruitment and Outreach Coordinator
College of Aeronautics and Engineering