About
Industry Sponsored Capstone Design
INDUSTRY SPONSORED PROJECTS
Students find this type of project more interesting and exciting because they contribute to a real product or solution. Industry contributions of design reviews, information of previous efforts, and contribution of domain specific knowledge enriches the learning experience.
DESIGN-BUILD-TEST WITH PHYSICAL PROTOTYPE
An important formative step in a designer’s education is to experience the complete design cycle, which includes building and testing prototypes, in addition to design.
ROBUST DESIGNThe concept of robust design methods is one of the most important design trends since the 1980s. Concepts include:
- Measurement System Analysis
- Use of Statistical methods
- Overview of Experiment Design
PROFESSIONAL SKILLS Developing professional skills to improve students’ awareness of the engineering practice will enhance overall competence. These skills include proficiency in:
- Communication
- Engineering Ethics
- Professional Presentations
- Professional Etiquette
- Project Management
Students work in groups of 3 – 5, under the supervision of experienced faculty members. The sponsoring company provides the problem of interest, a statement of project deliverables and an engineer to act as the point of contact for the students. A nominal fee is assessed for industry participation.
1st Quarter: Introduction to Design and Professional Skills
2nd Quarter: Design and Build: Concept Development, Detailed Design and Prototype Fabrication
3rd Quarter: Testing, Statistical Experimentation and Final Report