UTDesign® Capstone is a pioneering program that lasts fourteen to twenty-eight weeks and facilitates dynamic academia-industry collaboration. Our program assembles teams of four to six senior engineering and computer science students, providing companies with a unique opportunity to harness their talents, fresh perspectives, and cutting-edge solutions. We offer a diverse talent pool, flexible project engagement, faculty mentorship, and state-of-the-art facilities, fostering innovation and offering early access to top talent. Join us in shaping the future of academia-industry partnership with UTDesign® Capstone.
Learn more by contacting:
| Cynthia Heyn | Don Proeschel |
| For Computer Science Projects | For Engineering Projects |
| 972.883.2051 | 214.923.7350 |
| [email protected] | [email protected] |
Worked with 500+ Companies such as:
Benefits:
| Innovation | Ownership | |
| Outside-of-the-box way to complete a project for a fraction of the cost of hiring an intern or professional | Sponsors can retain 100% ownership of the results of the capstone project |
| Mentorship | Talent Pipeline | |
| Shape tomorrow’s computer scientists and engineers through technical mentorship | Identify top talent and build a talent pipeline during the course of the project |
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