Mechanical Engineering
General
- Undergraduate; 3rd year
- 100 learners; teams of 5
- 20 hours per learner
- Dates set by experience
- Learners self-assign
Preferred companies
- 3/3 project matches
- Anywhere
- Academic experience
- Any
- Any
Categories
Skills
Project timeline
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January 9, 2023Experience start
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January 10, 2023Project Scope Meeting
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January 31, 2023Question Period
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March 14, 2023Feedback on Preliminary Findings
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March 28, 2023Preliminary Findings
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March 28, 2023Virtual Fair
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April 4, 2023Experience end
Timeline
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January 9, 2023Experience start
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January 10, 2023Project Scope Meeting
Students are given a project brief that give the context of the challenge, background
information from the project partner, and links related resources curated by our
research assistant. This could include a video introduction from the partner. -
January 31, 2023Question Period
Student teams engage with the project partner to ask questions. This can be done in
real-time (e.g. via Zoom), or students could submit written questions to the partner. -
March 14, 2023Feedback on Preliminary Findings
Student teams meet with partners to ask for feedback about their preliminary concepts.
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March 28, 2023Preliminary Findings
Students present preliminary concepts for solutions.
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March 28, 2023Virtual Fair
Student teams showcase their work in a virtual fair. Partners and the Lassonde community are invited.
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April 4, 2023Final Report
Student teams submit a final written report that is shared with the partners.
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April 4, 2023Experience end
Overview
- Details
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Community partners are invited to present a challenge, question, or issue to be explored or analyzed by Mechanical Engineering students. Students will first work to define the problem in a way that leads to solutions, then apply their developing knowledge on the issues presented and provide a conceptual solution. Students will use a process called human-centred design. By completing this project, students will experience how they can create a positive change in society through the lens of engineering & technology. Through this process, students will practice empathizing and communicating with technical and non-technical stakeholders.
- Learner skills
- Mechanical engineering, Empathy, Communication, Research
- Deliverables
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Deliverables are negotiable, and will seek to align the needs of the students and the organization.
Some final project outcomes might include:
- A 10-15 minute presentation on key findings and recommendations
- A detailed report including their research, analysis, insights and recommendations
Project Examples
Students in groups of 5 will work with your company to identify your needs and provide actionable recommendations, based on their in-depth research and analysis.
Project examples that students can complete may include, but are not limited to:
- Providing conceptual & realistic designs that would address business & community needs
- Producing drawings, sketches, thorough analysis of proposed design solutions & implementation plans within the requirements of the organization
- Conducting in-depth research on projects affecting a specific problem within the organization, providing a complete report of findings
Additional company criteria
Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:
Provide relevant information/data as needed for the project.
Provide a dedicated contact person who is available to address students’ questions as well as periodic messages over the duration of the project.
How is your project relevant to the course?
Be available for a quick phone/virtual call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.
Provide an opportunity for students to present their work and receive feedback.