JC
Jessie Chabot
  • Class of 2014
  • Burrillville, RI

Jessie Chabot of Burrillville inducted into the Order of the Engineer

2014 May 5

As part of a commitment to pride and responsibility in the engineering profession, 103 University of Rhode Island engineering students, including Jessie Chabot of Burrillville, R.I., were inducted into the Order of the Engineer on April 30. The students became the first group from the state's flagship university to join the national professional organization and established the first Link (chapter) in Rhode Island.

During the Ring Ceremony, each student formally accepted the Obligation of an Engineer and received a stainless steel ring. Worn on the little finger of the working hand, the ring symbolizes a commitment to engineering and the obligation. The obligation contains ethical standards from major engineering societies and a pledge to serve humanity by making the best use of the Earth's resources.

Engineering alumnus Daniel Lowney ('75) an executive at General Dynamics, spoke to students about ethical engineering. Lowney, along with 11 faculty from URI and one professor from the Community College of Rhode Island, also joined the order.

The Order of the Engineer began in the United States in 1970 and now has links throughout the country.