Membership in the order is symbolized by the acceptance of an “Obligation” and the wearing of a stainless steel ring on the little finger of the working hand.

Kurt Bessel (left) presents Patrick F. Abrami (right) with the 2016 Engineer of the Year award.

Almost 250 students participated in the Order of the Engineer ceremony.

Students look over the oath, formally called “The Acceptance of the Obligation,” prior to the ceremony.

Students look over the oath, formally called “The Acceptance of the Obligation,” prior to the ceremony.

Aerospace engineering students who are now part of the Order of the Engineer.

Biomedical engineering students who are now part of the Order of the Engineer.

Chemical engineering students who are now part of the Order of the Engineer.

Civil Engineering students who are now part of the Order of the Engineer.

Computer engineering students who are now part of the Order of the Engineer.

Electrical engineering students who are now part of the Order of the Engineer.

Environmental engineering students who are now part of the Order of the Engineer.

Industrial engineering students who are now part of the Order of the Engineer.

Mechanical engineering students who are now part of the Order of the Engineer.

William F. Klepser, Jr., P.E., Vice President of the Western New York Section of the NYS Society of Professional Engineers, tells the students about the significance of the Order and the Ring.

Students read the “Acceptance of the Obligation” together prior to donning their rings.

Students show off their rings, which serve as a symbol of their dedication to the engineering profession.

Members of the Western New York Section of the NYS Society of Professional Engineers attended the ceremony.

Students show off their rings, which serve as a symbol of their dedication to the engineering profession.

Aerospace engineering students celebrate after the ceremony.

Civil engineering students celebrate after the ceremony.

A reception for all participants followed the ceremony.