"Each new responsibility was an opportunities that happened before I was probably really ready for it" A few weeks ago, Brett Pennington joined us for a college lecture titled "The Things We Build." Click the link below to watch the full lecture! youtube.com/watch?v=AOgqp_lZ…

Calling all BYU engineers 🛠️ Giving Cougsday is here! Right now, our five departments are competing for $30,000 in that aid, and the top three are decided by how many people give, not how much. Any amount counts! Give by Wednesday at 11:59 PM. give.churchofjesuschrist.org…

Just taking a quick look back at Chip Camp 2026! 🚀 Chip Camp gives students the chance to do what scientists and engineers do every day, not just hear about it.

We all need a friend like Justin! Kirby Heybourne helped kickstart the semester with a lecture to our newest students. Follow along to see how a hike, a bee attack, and a pair of glasses can apply to your engineering education.

🎉 Congratulations to Dr. Chris Mattson and Dr. Paul Richards, newly appointed Associate Deans of BYU Engineering! To read more about these associate deans, click the link below for the full article. engineering.byu.edu/news/new…

Why should you study engineering? We'll let the video speak for itself.

As a community of faculty, staff, and students, we extend our deepest condolences to the Fulton family as they mourn the peaceful passing of our college’s namesake, Ira A. Fulton, on August 21, 2026. engineering.byu.edu/news/cel…

You should try. See how far you can go. To all the incoming freshmen, as the new semester approaches, don't overthink it. Just start. Sign up for the club, pitch the idea, build the thing. This is your time to figure out what you're capable of.

Just got admitted to BYU? 🎉 Learning a new campus can be daunting, but we've got you covered. Drop your questions below and we'll get you answers before move-in!

YOU belong here! 🎓 From now until the first day of school, we're celebrating incoming freshmen and reminding them: you have a place in the College of Engineering. Tag a future engineer and share the love!

What does it take to do the “impossible”? Sam showed us. He ran 52 laps around the Engineering Complex in 100° heat while battling stomach issues, proving he could finish what he started. When a problem feels impossible, remember Sam. You can do hard things, too. 💙

At this year's competition in Texas, BYU Rocketry set club records for both altitude and speed, successfully recovered their vehicle after flight, and earned one of the competition's podium presentation spots to share their work on drag optimization!

The BYU Racing team recently competed in Formula SAE Electric in Michigan, where universities from around the world put their student-designed electric race cars to the test. We're proud to see BYU Engineering represented by such a talented group of students!]

Chip Camp starts THIS WEEK and our students are working hard to prepare for it! Chip Camp is a 3-day STEM experience for youth ages 12-14 put on by BYU students. Session One: June 30-July 2 Session Two: July 7-9 Shout-out to our IMMERSE counselors for making it happen!

Mars isn't as far away as you think.

BYU students competed in the 2026 University Rover Challenge at the Mars Desert Research Station in Hanksville, Utah!

We're proud of what these students accomplished and can't wait to see what’s next.

What does it take to keep a country below sea level dry? This spring, 18 BYU civil and construction engineering seniors traveled through the Netherlands and Denmark with Dr. Dan Ames to find out. Their biggest lesson? The Dutch don't fight water. They make room for it.

We’re excited to welcome Tim McLain as the next dean of the Ira A. Fulton College of Engineering! Starting July 1, Dean McLain will lead BYU Engineering as Michael Jensen concludes his time as dean after 10 years of leadership and service. Join us in welcoming Dean McLain!

Meet Jesse Barnum! “BYU and the College of Engineering have truly allowed me to learn in ways which would not be otherwise possible. I am continuously grateful for the opportunity to learn and grow as a student and as a professional.”

What if you could build your own bike from scratch, then ride it across Europe? BYU's Build and Ride a Bike in Europe study abroad does exactly that! And it's all starting this Friday! Stay tuned for posts as students ride across Europe on bikes they built with their own hands!

Lauren Alley shares her experience on the Civil and Construction study abroad to the Netherlands! “11/10 would recommend doing a study abroad if you can, it was one of the coolest experiences of my life!" Have you ever thought about doing a study abroad?