On the occasion of February 2 – Azerbaijani Youth Day, the Faculty of Engineering of Mingachevir State University organized an event titled “Engineering Time: Three Generations — One Future.”

The main purpose of the event was to promote intergenerational exchange of knowledge and experience in the field of engineering, support the professional development of young engineers, and demonstrate how engineering thinking has evolved over time.

Graduates representing three different generations of Mingachevir State University participated in the event. Among the guests were Huseyn Hashimov, a first-generation graduate of MSU, Ruslan Abdullayev, representing the middle generation, and Ali Gurbanov, a young-generation graduate of the university.

Within the discussion panel titled “Past. Present. Future.” Huseyn Hashimov spoke about the period when he began his engineering career, the challenges he faced in his professional journey, and the experience he gained. Ruslan Abdullayev shared his views on the skills essential for engineers in the modern era, the practical importance of theoretical knowledge acquired in higher education, and the role of the faculty in building a professional foundation. Young graduate Ali Gurbanov discussed his reasons for choosing engineering, his perspective on the profession, and how he envisions engineers 10–20 years from now.

During the interactive part of the event, an exchange of ideas was held on the topic “The Engineering Bridge Between Generations.” The guests emphasized that the knowledge, values, and sense of responsibility shared across generations form the basis for sustainable development in engineering.

Later, a case study activity titled “One Problem — Three Approaches” was presented. Using the newly constructed MSU campus as an example, discussions focused on “engineering solutions for a smart and environmentally friendly campus.” Issues such as energy efficiency, green environment, digital management, and comfortable infrastructure were at the center of attention. Students actively participated in the discussions and shared their own ideas and perspectives.

At the end of the event, it was especially emphasized that engineering is not only a profession, but also a way of thinking and a lifelong journey. It was noted that engineering is one of the strategic fields that connects time, brings generations closer together, and contributes to the development of society.

Finally, all young people were congratulated on the occasion of February 2 – Azerbaijani Youth Day, and wished success and a bright future.