Adam Savage, an iconic maker, science communicator and co-host of the long-running
Discovery Channel series MythBusters, will deliver the undergraduate commencement
address at the 154th Commencement exercises for Stevens Institute of Technology, the
school announced.
The ceremonies will be held May 20, at the PNC Bank Arts Center in Holmdel.
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.
Stevens President Nariman Farvardin is confident he will 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,” Farvardin said. “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.”
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,” Savage said. “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.
