Benefits
What are some of the advantages for students?
A practical real-world design experience.
Development of team problem-solving skills and critical thinking, effective oral and written communication skills, adaptability, reliability and flexibility, and technical proficiency.
Experience budgeting time and finances.
Project management skills, including planning, budgeting, and scheduling.
The chance to meet and work with potential employers.
Networking at fall presentations and the spring Summit.
What are the potential benefits for industrial sponsors?
An opportunity to initiate elective research projects.
Benefiting from the creative talent of students.
Creation of innovative and competitive products.
Ownership of intellectual property.
Recruitment of potential employees, after an 8-month “interview process.”
Positively impacting a number of students with a sponsorship grant.
Can you give me examples of current and past projects?
See Current Academic Year Projects and Past Academic Year Projects.