Stevens Institute of Technology Announces Adam Savage as 2026 Commencement Speaker
Iconic maker, science communicator and co-host of MythBusters to address Class of 2026
Hoboken, N.J., April 9, 2026 — Stevens Institute of Technology is pleased to announce that Adam Savage, iconic maker, science communicator and co-host of the long-running Discovery Channel series MythBusters, will deliver the undergraduate commencement address at the university's 154th Commencement exercises on Wednesday, May 20, at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel, New Jersey.
A passionate advocate for hands-on learning, engineering curiosity and creative problem-solving, Savage brings decades of experience as a special effects artist and science communicator to inspire the Class of 2026 as they embark on their post-graduate journeys.
"Adam Savage embodies the spirit of exploration, experimentation and fearless curiosity that we strive to cultivate in every Stevens student," said Stevens President Nariman Farvardin. "His career is a testament to the power of combining creativity with rigorous thinking, the kind of mindset that defines our graduates as they go on to shape the future."
Adam Savage is a New York Times bestselling author, multiple Emmy-nominated television host and producer, and one of the world’s most recognizable science communicators. After more than a decade working in special effects for Industrial Light and Magic/Lucasfilm, the Matrix films and most of the major movie studios, he began hosting Discovery Channel's flagship show MythBusters in 2002, producing nearly 300 episodes over 13 years and aired in over 100 countries. In 2009 he started Adam Savage's Tested, a widely followed YouTube channel with millions of subscribers, where he explores the finer points of making, design, film history and technology. A longtime advocate for curiosity-driven learning, Savage continues to inspire audiences through live stage shows, writing and digital media.
"I am honored and thrilled to speak at Stevens' commencement," said Savage. "The graduates of Stevens represent exactly the kind of curious and driven problem-solvers the world needs. I can't wait to celebrate their achievements and talk about what comes next."
The Class of 2026 is the largest undergraduate class in the university's history, with over 1,100 students. The most popular majors among graduating students are Computer Science, Mechanical Engineering and Business and Technology.
Stevens graduates consistently achieve exceptional career outcomes, with more than 93 percent of the Class of 2025 securing employment or graduate study within six months of graduation and an average starting salary of $86,900.
For more information about the commencement ceremony, including accessibility accommodations, please visit stevens.edu/commencement or email [email protected].
About Stevens Institute of Technology
Stevens is a premier, private research university situated in Hoboken, New Jersey. Since our founding in 1870, technological innovation has been the hallmark of Stevens’ education and research. Within the university’s three schools and one college, more than 8,000 undergraduate and graduate students collaborate closely with faculty in an interdisciplinary, student-centric, entrepreneurial environment. Academic and research programs spanning business, computing, engineering, the arts and other disciplines actively advance the frontiers of science and leverage technology to confront our most pressing global challenges. The university continues to be consistently ranked among the nation’s leaders in career services, post-graduation salaries of alumni and return on tuition investment.
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