Capstone projects are a hub for integrative, experiential, and team-driven learning.
The goal of each project is to develop a technical solution that addresses an industry, market, or social need. Over the course of two semesters, full-time and continuing part-time (in their last year of the program) MEng students will work in teams of three to five students, where they develop effective leadership, communication, project management, and teaming skills. Teams will have support from a faculty or industry advisor as they progress through their capstone project. This experience provides students an opportunity to apply what they are learning in the classroom to a real world project, with multiple stakeholders, while preparing them for their next career opportunity.
Selection Process
Students in BioE, CEE, EECS, IEOR, ME, MSE, NE will have an opportunity at the end of July to review a full list of over 100+ project offerings for the 2024-25 academic year. This is an exciting time and a crucial step for students to explore project proposals by reviewing 1-2 pages of project descriptions and supplemental materials (i.e., video recording of project description) in preparation for the project matching process happening in mid-August.
Additionally, students will have a special opportunity to ask project advisors specific questions and learn more about the project during virtual capstone project advising office hours held in early August. This allows students to meet and network with faculty, industry, and partnering organizations that have proposed a project.
After office hours have ended, students will rank projects that they find most interesting in mid-August.
View sample projects from 2023-24 academic year.
Note: Students pursuing the IEOR FinTech and IPES concentrations are placed on a project by their respective advisors and do not participate in the project matching process.
Interested in proposing your own project?
Students may propose student-led projects prior to the Capstone matching process. *Please note that this is a competitive process and must have sufficient interest from the applicant cohort (typically 6 applications).
For details and to submit a student-led project, complete the Student Capstone Proposal Form no later than Friday, June 15, 2024.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I work on a capstone project from a different department?
Yes, you don’t have to work on a capstone project that is based in your home department.
How common is it for groups to involve students from different departments?
Often projects are interdisciplinary in nature and have students from different departments work on the project.
When will the final list of 2024-25 project offerings be released?
The final project list for 2024-25 with be shared at the end of July. Meanwhile, you can view sample projects from 2023-24 academic year.