Watson Capstone Projects Project Proposal Form – FacultyComputer, Electrical, and Mechanical Engineering2018-2019 Version

This form is only for internal projects submitted by Watson engineering faculty. External projects are to use the industry version (see WCP.Binghamton.edu).

Please complete the following to submit a project proposal for a multidisciplinary senior design project team. In order to be guaranteed consideration, submission should be received by July 15st. You will be notified when this form is received, and then again in late August to indicate whether or not the project has been approved.

Please submit this form via email to watson.capstone@binghamton.edu, with an updated filename and email subject line.

1. Project Title

2. University Department

3. Contact Names, Phone, Email Address Faculty or Professional Staff:

Client Organization and Representative (if applicable):

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4. Project Description

Please start with a 25-50 word summary description.

5. Project RequirementsThese are the project design objectives and describe what the device/program shall do as well as other items such as operating environment, standards, etc. Use the word “shall” for hard requirements that must be met and the word “should” for requirements that are desirable but not absolutely necessary (stretch goals). All projects need at least one stretch goal.

Requirements should be unambiguous, verifiable (testable), goal-oriented (desired goal, not how to achieve it), and realistic. Some areas to be considered are performance, functionality, economics, energy, operational environment (e.g. temperature, humidity), environmental impact, health and safety, reliability, maintainability, manufacturability, and usability. Please be as specific as possible. The project team will develop these requirements into a formal project requirements specification.

Projects intended for installation at a client site should include relevant requirements regarding on-site activities and dates. Such projects should also include a small fall-semester update to enhance the functionality, durability, or maintainability of an existing client system (e.g., part of a museum exhibit) to help the team understand the site environment. Also include requirements for user guides, maintenance manuals, and data for buying or creating replacements parts as appropriate.

6. Technical KnowledgePlease describe the anticipated technical knowledge/experience that the students must possess or learn (e.g., solid mechanics, machine design, vibrations, embedded programming, FPGA programming, high power electronics, electric circuits).

List any courses recommended or required as prerequisites or co-requisites.

7. Project GraphicPlease include a system context diagram and/or a system block diagram.

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8. ResourcesPlease estimate the total funding needed for the students’ project, including all major items as well as an amount for small items, prototyping, rework, and consumables.

If the project is energy or environment-related (energy sustainability preferred), or requires analog electronics design, provide details such that we can pursue a small (~$2k) grant for it. Otherwise, please constrain funding requests to $100 times the number of students to be on the team, or describe what equipment sponsors will be supporting the project.

Our labs are well equipped with development and test equipment; please indicate if the project would require any unusual lab equipment.

Requested Funding Limit for Project Expenses:

9. Deliverables and MeetingsPlease be as specific as possible, especially considering user manuals and installation guides as project appropriate. Describe your expected meeting schedule and locations.

The resulting project system will be delivered to you, if you like, or the non-profit “client” organization, if applicable.

10. Recommended Team Composition (3-5 students)Please indicate the desired number of Engineering students from each discipline. *Industrial Systems Engineering students are usually available, and Biomedical Engineering, and other (e.g., Computer Science) students are occasionally available.

Biomedical* Computer Electrical Mechanical Systems* CS, Other*

11. Citizenship Requirements (if any)Let us know if students need US citizenship or Green Cards to work on the project, or to visit your facility.

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12. Key Student Personnel (optional)Indicate the names, majors, and email addresses of the students (if any) that you request be on the project team. There is no guarantee that requested students will be assigned to the team, as their skills may be critically needed elsewhere.

Inclusion here should be earned by student work such as internships, research assistance, service projects, student organization leadership, or developing the project proposal.

Requests must be included in the project proposal form and received by WCP by the proposal deadline listed above. The number of students that may be requested is limited to no more than half the total needed to staff the project, unless prior arrangements have been made with a course instructor.

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