Engineering students showcase innovation
The next big Canadian innovation could be among the engineering student projects on display at the annual Capstone Design symposia running until March 28 at the University of Waterloo.
The next big Canadian innovation could be among the engineering student projects on display at the annual Capstone Design symposia running until March 28 at the University of Waterloo.
By Media RelationsFinal year engineering students will be on hand to showcase their projects ranging from a train brake sensor testing system designed for VIA Rail (Mechanical Engineering – March 22) to tattoo removal that’s minimally invasive and painless. (Nanotechnology Engineering – March 22)
Over 750 students in 13 programs will present more than 150 projects they have spent months designing and building.
On April 2, 15 qualifying teams will compete for $60,000 in a pitch presentation funded by the Esch Foundation. The winner of the Sedra People's Choice Award will receive an additional $3,000 in funding.
“Capstone Design challenges students to develop new and practical solutions, integrating what they have learned in their engineering programs and co-op experiences,” said Pearl Sullivan, dean of engineering. “I’m always amazed to see the vast range of inventive ideas turned into ready solutions that address difficult industry, health and societal problems. We are so proud of our engineering students who are truly talented and remarkably resourceful.”
Additional project highlights this year include:
Symposia dates and times:
Biomedical Engineering
Thursday, March 14| 1 to 4 p.m. | Engineering 7
Systems Design Engineering
Thursday, March 14| 1 to 4 p.m. | Engineering 7
Mechatronics Engineering
Friday, March 15 | 1 to 4:30 p.m. | Engineering 7
Civil, Environmental and Geological Engineering
Monday, March 18 | 1 to 4:30 p.m. | Engineering 7
Electrical and Computer Engineering
Wednesday, March 20 | 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Engineering 7
Management Engineering
Friday, March 22 | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Engineering 7
Mechanical Engineering
Friday, March 22 | 1 to 5 p.m. | Sedra Student Design Centre, Engineering 5
Nanotechnology Engineering
Friday, March 22 | 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Engineering 7
Software Engineering
Thursday, March 28 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Great Hall, Davis Centre
Norman Esch Capstone Design Awards
Tuesday, April 2 | 1:30 p.m. | Engineering 7
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The University of Waterloo acknowledges that much of our work takes place on the traditional territory of the Neutral, Anishinaabeg and Haudenosaunee peoples. Our main campus is situated on the Haldimand Tract, the land granted to the Six Nations that includes six miles on each side of the Grand River. Our active work toward reconciliation takes place across our campuses through research, learning, teaching, and community building, and is co-ordinated within the Office of Indigenous Relations.