College of Engineering Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Program
Ranked among the nation’s top seven by the National Academy of Engineering for infusing real-world education into undergraduate education, your journey through the University of Idaho College of Engineering's Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Program is anything but ordinary. In your final year, you’ll join forces with fellow Vandals — crossing disciplines, collaborating with industry leaders and bringing bold ideas to life.
From first spark to final prototype, you'll navigate the full design process, creating solutions that are tested, validated and built for impact. Your expedition culminates at the Engineering Design EXPO — the Pacific Northwest’s longest-running student engineering showcase — where you’ll present your innovations through professional exhibits and technical presentations. This is where your creativity meets real-world engineering.
Capstone project sponsors
Step into the spotlight, where industry meets innovation. Sponsoring a University of Idaho College of Engineering Senior Capstone Design Project is an opportunity to interact with undergraduate students, graduate teaching assistants and engineering faculty with expertise in your field.
All U of I engineering students participate in hands-on education. Observe potential student hires that could help meet future recruitment needs and introduce students to best practices in the industry for design and manufacturing.
Engineering Design EXPO
Explore interactive engineering and computer science projects that push the boundaries of science and technology.
Ready to sponsor an Engineering EXPO capstone project?
Role of the client or corporate sponsor
- Supply an engineering project for students to design, prototype and test in about eight months
- Participate in two formal design reviews and the final project presentation
- Provide a financial donation to support the project
- Deliver constructive feedback to the students
- Offer feedback to the faculty for continuous course improvement
Project budgeting
- Projects need to be identified, scoped, and budgeted by Aug. 1 in collaboration with the respective department lead
- Typical projects include funding for:
- Materials and consumables required to execute the project
- Travel required for students to visit the sponsor/client
- Support for the graduate student teaching assistants
- Shop and lab equipment usage and maintenance
Sponsor an EXPO project
For inquiries about sponsoring a project, please fill out the following form.
Contact us
Reach out to your department representative to inquire about the College of Engineering Interdisciplinary Capstone Design Program. The profiles below represent each Engineering respective department.