Technical deliverables demonstrate students’ ability to use a new technology (or develop a new application of an existing technology) to solve an industry, market, or social need. These deliverables are negotiated by project advisors and capstone teams; they are unique to each project.
In the past, technical deliverables included:
Prototypes of a potential product (either physical, digital, or some combination of thereof)
Tools, such as an app or a subsystem that could be integrated with existing products
A proof of concept, that validates an idea
An assessment of a technology or solution in terms of the industry, societal, or market need that it addresses.
Technical deliverables are the core of E296: The Capstone Project.
Teaming and Project Management deliverables are supported by:
E270C: Teaming & Project Management (in the fall)
E270K: Coaching for High-Performing Teams (in the spring)
These deliverables are the same across the MEng cohort. They include: Project canvas workbook, team and health assessments, stakeholder management assessments, etc.
Capstone teams take the lead and work on these deliverables and ask their capstone advisors for feedback.
Reporting deliverables are communication-focused.
All capstone projects need to have an outward-facing aspect, i.e., the problem at the center of the capstone should inspire students to address a diverse series of internal and external stakeholders.
Reporting deliverables are supported by E295B: Communications for Engineering Leaders (in the spring). These deliverables are the same across the MEng cohort. They include reports, presentations, and promotional materials.