Engineering students showcase solutions to business and industry problems

KALAMAZOO, Mich.—Western Michigan University engineering students will showcase senior projects that range from a computerized surgical screwdriver to a multi-terrain compactible bicycle at WMU's 59th Conference on Senior Engineering and Design Tuesday, Dec. 6, at the College of Engineering and Applied Sciences.

The event, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. in Floyd Hall on WMU's Parkview Campus, is free and open to the public.

A total of 121 seniors will present 44 projects they have completed to solve problems facing business and industry. Many of the projects are sponsored by southwest Michigan companies listed online in the Senior Engineering Design Conference brochure, available at wmich.edu/engineer/news/senior.

There are a variety of disciplines involved, including civil and construction engineering; computer science; electrical and computer engineering; engineering design, manufacturing and management systems; industrial and entrepreneurial engineering and engineering management; and mechanical and aerospace engineering. 

The conference is held twice each year, in April and December, to showcase the work of graduating seniors in the engineering disciplines who are required to complete a real-world capstone project. The capstone design course is an important component of the senior year and is a traditional part of many engineering programs.

For more information, contact Tamara Bergman at tamara.s.bergman@wmich.edu or (269) 276-3248.

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