Multidisciplinary Capstone ENGR / (Formally ENGR 4901/4902/4903) Bob Rhoads Capstone Sequence B

Course Aim Improve students’ value to industry Develop professional skills Work on realistic industry projects Gain multidisciplinary team experience Network students and companies Implement rigorous design process ENGR /

How it Works 1.Find industry sponsors 2.Recruit students 3.Assign projects 4.Define a company liaison 5.Recruit a faculty advisor 6.Run project for two full semesters ENGR /

Course Sequence (6 credits) ENGR (3 cr) ENGR (3 cr) Project duration SpringSpringAutumnAutumn ENGR /

Student Distribution (2014) ENGR /

Types of Projects Industry-Sponsored Humanitarian Social Innovation & Commercialization

LakeShore Representative Sponsors ENGR /

Oven Coolskin Design Manitowoc Reduce temperature of outer oven cover to reduce burn hazard Develop theoretical thermal model Collect actual temperature data Develop thermal methods to reduce external temperature ENGR /

TS Tech Design noise measurement system Identify noise measurement requirements and equipment Collect and process data Quantify acceptable noise thresholds Car Seat Noise Measurement System ENGR /

Humanitarian Projects Low-cost Engineering Labs –Collaboration with Colombian University –Potential travel to Colombia Low-cost Sustainable Housing –Collaboration with Central American country –Potential travel to Central America ENGR /

ENGR / Permission of Instructor Confirm pre-requisites eligibility/credits with your advisor Send to 1.A current Resume 2.Description of your work experience 3.Why are you interested in this program 4.What contributions will you make to the team See website: By Monday, March 9 th

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