When do the Capstone projects begin?
What is UTDesign Capstone?
UTDesign Capstone is a program that provides our senior engineering and computer science students with a meaningful experience on their Capstone project by partnering with industry to create solutions to real-world engineering and computer science problems. Sponsored UTDesign Capstone projects are proposed and mentored by companies. Students not only get to work on a real company project, but also gain valuable experience working in an environment similar to that of their industry mentor(s).
How do I find general information about student project resources?
The best source of information for your UTDesign project is the resources page. Through that link, you will find all the resources available for our students: reserving a conference room, downloading a reimbursement form, etc. and a must-read document, the “Student Guidelines.”
How do I reserve a conference room?
Students can reserve conference rooms online. There are six conference rooms and the Cisco TelePresence room available for reservation. Check room, time, and availability. Submit the form and a confirmation will be sent if reservation is approved.
When is the UTDesign Studio available?
The studio is available 24×7. To gain entrance to the building after standard operating hours, students may use their comet card with the card reader. Only students enrolled in any ECS senior design course and after passing a set of training courses will be able to access the studio after hours.
Is the fabrication shop also open 24×7?
For most students, the fabrication shop is only open Monday through Friday from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM. For Capstone students who have completed the in-person training, and for Student Tool Masters (STMs), there is 24 X 7 access. All students must complete required training before being permitted to use the fabrication shop. Please contact Gene Woten, the UTDesign Studio shop manager, for more information on how to use the fabrication shop.
How do I purchase items for my UTDesign project?
Complete the UTDesign procurement form using the following purchasing process:
Under Students, Forms. The purchasing process is outlined under Students, Overview, and Budget. Give completed forms to the project’s UT Dallas Advisor for approval. Projects have a limited budget, and you are responsible to keep your project’s expenditures within that budget. Once your order has arrived, you will be notified to pick it up at SPN.
How are project stations assigned?
Each team is assigned a project station for the duration of the project. Project stations include work and storage space, as well as necessary equipment, as applicable. Table assignment is done by the UTDesign Studio shop manager, Gene Woten, in collaboration with the appropriate faculty director.
How do I ensure the security of my project parts and materials?
Access to the UTDesign open lab area is limited to students currently enrolled in the UTDesign Capstone and EPICS programs. Each work station has its own storage cabinets. More secure storage can be arranged as requested by the sponsor and approved by the UT Dallas Advisor. The open lab requires university badge access after normal business hours.
Whom should we contact to check out tools from the Fabrication Shop?
Every time you need help in the Fabrication Shop or need to check out tools, contact Gene Woten, the FabLab manager.
Do I have access to the printers, etc., in the studio?
For printing, plotting, photocopying, scanning and faxing permission questions, visit the printing resources page and ask UTDesign staff for assistance, if needed.
How do I schedule a 3-D printer job?
Students do not have direct access to the large 3-D printers made by Stratasys and Fortus; however, they will be able to access the small 3-D Gence printers. To schedule a job, students need to contact the UTDesign Studio shop manager, Gene Woten. Visit the 3-D Printer page for more information.
Whom do I ask when I have issues with my project?
When faced with difficulties with your project, team, and/or corporate mentor, please follow the chain of command in expressing your grievances, in this order:
To find out who your Capstone Faculty Director is, visit the UTDesign Team page.
Do you have any problem using the machines/CAD station?
Call 972-883-2911 or send an email request to assist@utdallas.edu.
Who are the UTDesign staff and Capstone Faculty Directors?
The UTDesign team can be found on the Contact page.
All of the UTDesign staff members are located in SPN.