This capstone experience provides companies with a team of senior-level bioengineering learners who are trained to apply engineering design principles to solve complex real-world biomedical challenges.

Throughout the course, learners will:

• Design, develop, and prototype medical devices, diagnostic tools, or bioengineering systems.
• Work under real-world fiscal, regulatory, and safety constraints to refine their designs.
• Utilize prototyping labs and wet lab spaces to construct and test solutions.
• Communicate findings effectively through written reports, oral presentations, and technical documentation.
• Consider ethical, environmental, and economic factors in engineering solutions.

Learners will:

• Apply engineering and bioengineering principles to solve complex problems.
• Conduct background research, including journal articles and patents, to inform design choices.
• Develop a working prototype or simulation with documentation and testing data.
• Address safety, compliance, and regulatory considerations in the design process.
• Communicate results effectively through design history documentation, presentations, and final reports.
• Work in interdisciplinary team settings to complete projects on time and within scope.

Expected Outcomes:

• Design, develop, and test a biomedical device, diagnostic system, or bioengineering solution.
• Integrate scientific research, regulatory requirements, and user needs into their design process.
• Companies will receive innovative solutions that align with industry standards and potential commercialization.

Deliverables:

1. Design Concept Report – Includes project rationale, literature review, and design specifications.
2. Critical Design Review Presentation – Mid-course progress presentation to faculty and sponsors.
3. Prototype or Simulation – A functional prototype, model, or validated simulation of the proposed solution.
4. Final Design Review Presentation – A summary of the project, including results and next steps.
5. Executive Summary & Poster Presentation – A concise overview of the project for external judges and industry professionals.