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MECHANICAL ENGINEERING CAPSTONE PROJECTS

The Rose-Hulman Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Experience brings together senior students and sponsors to tackle real-world engineering challenges. This comprehensive program provides students with a unique opportunity to apply their technical skills, engage in team-based problem-solving, and deliver tangible solutions for actual clients. For sponsoring companies, organizations, and community partners, this program offers a chance to collaborate with future engineers, contribute to their learning journey, and benefit from innovative solutions that address real project needs. Together, students and sponsors make lasting impacts through meaningful, hands-on engineering experiences.

Information For Employers and Organizations

Partnering with the Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Experience offers a remarkable opportunity to collaborate with talented students eager to tackle real-world challenges. As a project sponsor, your organization will work with dedicated student teams over a three-term period, spanning from September to May, to develop practical and innovative solutions tailored to your needs. Beyond enriching the students' learning experience, your team will gain fresh perspectives and valuable insights into your project's challenges.

We encourage projects that are realistic and impactful, fostering collaboration and problem-solving among students and sponsors alike. By sponsoring a capstone project, your organization can explore the application of new technologies to back-burner projects with minimal cost and risk. You’ll have the chance to collaborate with creative and energetic students from Rose-Hulman, working under the guidance of experienced faculty members in the Mechanical Engineering Department. Additionally, sponsors can benefit from access to Rose-Hulman's state-of-the-art prototyping facilities.

This partnership provides a meaningful opportunity for students to apply their skills in real-world scenarios while your organization gains innovative solutions and a fresh outlook. Contact us to discover how sponsoring a capstone project can be a mutually rewarding experience for your team and the future of engineering.

Information For Students

In the Mechanical Engineering Capstone Design Experience, you’ll apply all that you've learned to solve real-world engineering challenges in a team setting. Working on projects ranging from industry-sponsored initiatives to service-oriented and competition-based designs, you’ll gain hands-on experience in design, analysis, and prototype development over three terms. With support from dedicated faculty advisors and regular interactions with project sponsors, you’ll strengthen critical skills in project management, teamwork, and technical communication, preparing you to make a significant impact in the engineering field. Explore the diverse types of capstone projects, and get ready to build, test, and bring innovative solutions to life!

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