Objectives & Due dates:

1. Identify the Field of Engineering that you will be exploring through your Capstone project, and identify the other team members (individual). [due 09/25] 

2. Identify at least 3 potential mentors in your chosen field and research their backgrounds and expertise (Individual/Group). [due 10/02]

3. Resume: To formally introduce yourself to your possible mentor, you will create a professional resume (For more information on how to write a professional resume, click here.)  (Individual). [First draft due 09/11, Final draft due 09/18]

4. Cover Letter/Letter of Intent:  In the letter, you will state the purpose of your project, the type of Engineering field, why you chose that field, and how the field applies to your future goals. (individual). [First draft due 09/25, Final draft due 10/02]

5. Introductory email: You will compose an introductory email to your chosen mentor and send a copy to me (You will attach your cover letter and resume to this email.) (Group). [First draft due 10/09, Final draft due 10/16]

6. Phone call/30-second elevator pitch (individual). [First draft due 10/09, Final draft due 10/16]

7. **IDENTIFY YOUR MENTORS FINAL DEADLINE 10/30**

8. Interview questions: You will create interview questions for your mentor (Group) [First draft due 10/23, Final draft due 10/30]

9. ACTUAL Interview and 1-2 page summary/transcript of your interview: You will meet with your mentor (someone currently working in the field you are researching) and conduct a brief interview. You will then transcribe your conversation (Group) [due 11/27]