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a broad overview of what Michigan Tech's Capstone Design Program is all about…
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“...arguably the most innovative undergraduate engineering design program in America...”
—F. Nagy, President & CEO, GHSP Inc., retired
What?
In essence, Capstone is:
A team of senior undergraduate engineering students completing your engineering task over the course of two semesters.The team is supported by a team of faculty, experts in their respective fields. The problem is analyzed, the team brainstorms possible solutions, evaluates each on its own merits, then prototypes and tests the optimum solution. A wide range of product development and process development types of projects are completed each year. Each project customer receives full analysis, bill of material, specifications, and alpha level prototype with initial qualification test data. Each student on the team receives an invaluable ‘real world’ experience, entering the work force as an effective engineer from day one.This is their first job, not their last class…
When?
Basic TimingSeptember January April September
Capstone Design Program
Project Cycle A~1 September→ ~20 April
Project Cycle B~15 January → ~15 December
projects start each September & January
December December
Jan ’11 Apr ’11 Sep ’11 Dec ’11 Jan ’12 Apr ’12
Capstone Design ProgramProjects underway & upcoming
Project Team10 Jan 2011 → 16 Dec 2011
Project Team9 Jan 2012 → 15 Dec 2012
Project Team29 Aug 2011→27 Apr 2012
Sep ’12
These teams started their projects last January and will conclude this coming December
Our next group of projects will begin this fall, and will conclude April 2012
The cycle repeats with another group of projects starting in January
Jan ’11 Apr ’11 Sep ’11 Dec ’11 Jan ’12 Apr ’12
Capstone Design ProgramExtensible Project Model
Project Team10 Jan 2011 → 16 Dec 2011
Project Team29 Aug 2011→27 Apr 2012
Sep ’12
multiple teams can form extended-scope projects
Larger projects can be accomplished through multiple interconnected teams
Project Team9 Jan 2012 → 15 Dec 2012
Where?
Michigan Technological University
individual design space for each team
campus presence for sponsors & results
fully staffed fabrication facilities
prototype build-up & test facility
final presentations - streamed live, recorded
teams at sponsors’ facilities
design expo each April...
...where teams show their work
Why?
Results !
“This team has laid the groundwork for achieving a fundamental design improvement for Tyco. If team #2 maintains the level of performance of team #1, Tyco will have leapfrogged their competition in this market, and will have achieved a significant competitive advantage.”
Mark Van Dover, President, Tyco Fire Suppression Systems
“I have been in the manufacturing industry for 25 years, and this was one of the best managed and executed projects I’ve ever been a part of.”
Dave ZempelQuality Assurance ManagerConedrive Operatrions, Inc.
“...You hit the nail on the head. The team developed a prototype of what will become a primary DAF process in our bio-fuel production...”
Richard Vande Vusse, President, Van Aire, Inc.
In a Nutshell…
• 100% sponsor-supported program• Typical project…• 4-6 students on team• Two 14-week semesters in length• Projects start in September & January• Functional prototype designed/fabricated by team• Entry-level engineers• ≅ one full-time man-level task over 28 weeks• Design teams comprised of: ME, EE, MatSci, ChemEng, Civil Engrg,
Environmental Engrg. BioMed Engrg. —also non-engrg fields – Physics, CompSci, Mathematics, etc.
• $18,000 basic sponsorship includes team operating budget• Fully staffed support structure — topical experts on call for teams• We focus on results
Bob De JongeCapstone Design ProgramMichigan Tech UniversityDept. of Mechanical Engineering - Engineering Mechanics815 RL Smith Bldg.1400 Townsend DriveHoughton, MI [email protected] 616.780.9379o 906.487.2142
