Student Experience
Take advantage of the unique hands-on experiences that are built directly into your courses as an engineering student at Calvin. Get involved in design projects that impact both local and global communities.
Student Organizations
Get involved by joining fellow students interested in issues related to engineering through one of our student-run organizations.
Research
As an engineering student, you'll have opportunities to engage in real-world research alongside your professors. Below are examples of the kind of research projects that you might pursue.
Recent student research:
| PROJECT | TIMELINE | RESEARCHERS | FUNDED BY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering in Practice: Chlorination of Rural Water Systems | 2022 | Lachlan Beebe with Chad Tatko | |
| Passive Chlorination: Providing Clean Drinking Water to Ecuadorian Communities | 2022–2023 | Kyle Borror with Julie Wildschut |
Other Engineering Opportunities
Senior Design Projects
With your senior design project, design and implement a solution tailored to meet a specific community in need, or get involved with a humanitarian project in a developing country.Internships
Take the skills you’ve learned in the classroom and apply them in real-world experience.Student Employment
Gain experience, expand your learning opportunities, and earn money by working for the engineering department. Find out how you can apply for available positions.