Software Packages & Trainings
As MEng students, you're eligible for a variety of software packages you may find helpful for capstone projects.
Current MEng students can request Solidworks license by completing the Fung Institute Solidworks request form. Note: Please allow 3 days for a response time.
Fung Institute has a number of licenses for Smartsheet -- one of the leading project management tools. If you'd like a license for your team, please email Walter Campbell <waltercampbell@berkeley.edu>.
You also have access to trainings (e.g., D-Lab), online resources (e.g., IBES Industry Reports) all of which may provide value for your projects.
Campus Resources
Jacobs Institute Maker Pass Information. If your team needs this for your capstone project, please consult with your capstone industry advisor (if you're on a industry-led project), or your capstone faculty advisor (if you're on a faculty-led project).
Research and Data Analysis (Graduate Student Professional Development Guide)
Learning
As a CA resident, you have access to O'Reilly at the Berkeley Public Library.
As a Cal student, you have access to LinkedIn Learning through UC Berkeley Library.
TEAMING
This handbook is structured around Bruce Tuckman's landmark article Developmental Sequence in Small Groups. Tuckman distinguishes among five stages: forming, storming, norming, performing and adjourning. Check out Using the Stages of Team Development if you'd like to advantage of Tuckman's model in your team.
Center for Creative Leadership is one of the top providers of executive education in the world (and a thought leader on multiple issues pertaining to organizational development). Take a look at CCL's Direction, Alignment, and Commitment Assessment (and glance at the article that gives an overview of this assessment).
DIVERSITY, EQUITY, INCLUSION, AND BELONGING
Read Establishing a Virtual Culture for Capstone Team Meetings before you meet with your teammates to ensure inclusive meetings.
Check out Skydeck's Founder Case for Diversity and Building and Scaling Diverse, Equitable, and Inclusive Teams Playbook.
LEADERSHIP
Daniel Goleman's Leadership that Gets Results