Glenn University Senior Capstone Projects
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Overview
The NASA Glenn Research Center (GRC) develops innovative technologies for aeronautics and space exploration. The Center seeks to strengthen its collaboration with Engineering and Science Departments within U.S. Universities and Colleges by offering Capstone projects to senior level undergraduate students.
The Capstones are designed to provide authentic research, design and development opportunities for students, based upon current in-house research and engineering engagements. GRC provides technical expertise and guidance to complete the Capstone projects. Universities and Colleges are expected to use existing on-campus resources to successfully complete execution of project(s).
Goals
The Capstone collaboration will connect university and college students with GRC opportunities which will result in academic course credit.
Scope
This is a NASA GRC-Academia collaboration that encompasses the following elements:
- A Kick-Off meeting
- Engaging research and work with a NASA Subject Mater Expert (SME)
- A NASA-related engineering problem to solve
- A mid-Project review
- A final 15-page report and final presentation
Eligibility/Requirements
Students must be enrolled in an accredited academic institution. Students must be U.S. citizens. Teams must attend the Virtual Kickoff Meeting of the focused aeronautics and/or space project. Teams must comprise a minimum of four and maximum of six students.
Teams must have a student Team Lead/Point of Contact (POC). Team Leads/POCs register all team members through their academic institution no later than 11:59 PM, EST on November 6, 2023. Team Leads/POCs ensure team members complete and sign the required Agreement Form, and send member forms*. Teams must have an on-campus faculty member volunteer serving as advisor for the complete duration of the Capstone Project.
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2023-2024 University Senior Capstone Project
Contact Information
Gavin Custer
Education Program Specialist – NASA Glenn Office of STEM Engagement
gavin.t.custer@nasa.gov
(216) 433 – 3997
Glenn Research Center – Office of STEM Engagement
Phone: (216) 433-6656
Email: GRC-UniversitySeniorCapstones@mail.nasa.gov.
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