Achieving Ec2000 Outcomes In The Capstone Design Via Structured Industry Advisory Board Involvement

The capstone design sequence was selected as a focus for the structure of the activities of an industry advisory board. The focus on the capstone sequence provided both a framework for ongoing industry involvement and an improvement in student project results. Activities included supplying input on changes in the approach to the design process within the capstone sequence, such as team structure and expected milestones. Industry advisory board members were actively solicited for comments and input relating to most of the EC2000 outcomes the capstone project is intended to demonstrate. The result of this involvement was to enhance not only the capstone design experience of the students, but also the overall effectiveness of the advisory board and its commitment to the program.