Members of Rose-Hulman’s Class of 2013 are ready to make a difference in a high-tech world as innovative scientists, engineers, and mathematicians, with a job placement rate of nearly 92 percent and average starting salary of $65,867. They will be encouraged to continue to excel by speaker Felda Hardymon, an alumnus who has become a successful venture capitalist and Harvard Business School professor. Festivities begin on Friday with a Senior Celebration, while commencement starts at 11 a.m. on Saturday. If you can’t make it, watch a live broadcast.

Rose-Hulman engineering students cap their collegiate careers by applying problem-solving skills in many real-world capstone projects. You won’t get more real-word than assisting people with special needs, like former student Drew Christy, who is recovering from traumatic brain injuries from a 2008 car crash. Three teams of biomedical engineering students built an iHorse Simulator, The Stable-izer, and a new therapeutic saddle to help Drew and other clients of a nearby equine therapy center. Talk about making a difference!

Emily Yedinak wanted to visit other countries since early high school, but intense focus on her studies convinced her she would have to give up that dream – until she received the highly selective Fulbright U.S. Student Progam to do research in Chile. “It’s the best of both worlds,” said Yedinak, whose leadership in honor societies, sports, and the theater helped her gain the prestigious award. Yedinak also conducted important student research while at Rose-Hulman through the institute's funding program for independent student research.

It’s no accident that Rose-Hulman has been ranked by U.S. News & World Report as the #1 undergraduate engineering college in the nation 14 years running. We have world-class faculty teaching top-in-their-class students, collaborating on projects, and working side-by-side in labs, on competition teams, and doing research.

“Ranking was one of the main reasons that I did look at Rose-Hulman.” –Caroline McDonald, chemical engineering, 2012.

Learn more about why Rose-Hulman from Caroline and other students.