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The is a non-binding intake form completed by sponsors that is used to gather relevant information and acknowledges intent to sponsor a Student Capstone Project. It includes the sponsor contact information, project information, and any other information required for the project.

Computer Science: Computer Science capstone projects require students to complete a substantial real-world software project that reinforces what they’ve learned through their classwork and prepares them to thrive in the next stage of their careers. With the guidance of faculty, teams of 5-7 students complete 9-month industry projects, enabling the sponsor to develop a proof-of-concept of a computing product, familiarize students with your company and culture, and contribute to the professional readiness of our students.

Aerospace: The ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ’s Aerospace Engineering Sciences Senior and Graduate Design Programs provide an innovative educational opportunity for students to undertake a real-world project that has high industry impact. During their senior year, all undergraduate aerospace engineering students enroll in the department’s two semester senior projects course. Working in teams to complete a project, students synthesize and apply fundamentals of science, mathematics, and engineering as they emulate the activities of a small, entrepreneurial company. At the graduate level, Master’s and PhD students have the option to enroll in an advanced projects course that builds upon senior design and offers sponsors additional flexibility in project structure, duration, and complexity.

Biomedical Engineering: The Biomedical Engineering Capstone Design project introduces senior undergraduate students to the development of products that have a real-life impact on human health. Students learn how to identify customer needs and assess potential challenges, then implement tools for project management, design ideation, and prototype development to achieve the goal. Project descriptions should be written for a group of undergraduate seniors with limited experience in any specializations.

Electrical & Computer Engineering:ÌýThis program forms teams that follow an industrial-type process to propose, design, build and document your projects. Teams make formal presentations at a Preliminary Design Review in the first semester and a Critical Design Review in the second semester, before showing off their finished project at the college's Engineering Projects Expo.

Mechanical Engineering: The Mechanical Engineering capstone design experience is organized by Design Center Colorado (DCC). The purpose of this course is to simulate an entry-level engineering project in industry, allowing students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in fundamental mechanical engineering courses to a real-world, open-ended design challenge. At the end of the academic year, actual hardware and/or software will be produced and presented to sponsors.

Applied Math:ÌýMaster’s level Culminating Experience (CE) projects and Bachelor’s level capstone projects in Applied Mathematics provide students with the opportunity to apply their cutting edge knowledge and skills in statistics, data science, and mathematical modeling. Teams of 2-4 students are paired with an industry sponsor to explore answers to a set of real-world, data-driven scientific or business questions. One-semester (15-week) and two-semester (30-week) project opportunities are available.

Physics: The Physics capstone design purpose course is to simulate an entry-level physics project in industry, allowing students to apply the knowledge they have acquired in fundamental physics courses to a real-world, open-ended design challenge.

It depends! When completing the , sponsors are asked to make choices that will determine what route sponsorship of a Student Capstone Project takes.

If the sponsor chooses to retain intellectual property created during the project or has a requirement of a deliverable from the student team, then the sponsor will be directed to complete Ìýa sponsored research contract for the project. These agreements are generated from a simplified template that is tailored specifically for Student Capstone Projects.

If a sponsor funds a project as a gift, the sponsor will be directed to Industry & Foundation Relations and the CU Foundation, who will work with the sponsor to invoice for the gift funding to be given to CU ºù«ÍÞÊÓƵ.

If you would like to review the standard Student Capstone Project terms, contact ocgstudentprojects@colorado.edu.

Yes. At time of award, contract language can be negotiated with the University Contract Officer. Please note that terms are meant to be as simple as possible, as student projects are done to create a relationship between sponsor and students rather than low-cost work-for-hire. The University requests that any concerns be addressed toÌýocgstudentprojects@colorado.eduÌýas soon as possible.