Participation in Capstone Design Projects synthesizes theory learned in class, lab work, and real-world experience from co-op programs.
Students are able to create design projects in areas that interest them. Capstone Design projects may lead to the creation of a marketable product and entrepreneurial opportunities for the graduating students.
Students own the ideas and devices they create for the design competition and there are several pitch competitions that follow the Capstone Design Event, acting as a platform for students to compete for funding to commercialize their devices. Beyond the classroom, Capstone Design Projects have the potential to make a real difference in the world. Projects can be developed in collaboration with industry partners or healthcare providers. This allows students to address real-life challenges and potentially contribute to positive change in the world.
The Biomedical Engineering program presents awards for outstanding projects including the Sustainability Award, Best Prototype, and Best Overall Project. Each winning Capstone team is awarded $1000.
For Capstone projects, students are welcome to visit the Design Equipment Nexus for a library of parts you can borrow to use in your capstone prototype(s). Lab access is also provided to develop and test prototypes.