The BME4080/4090 capstone course is a key highlight for many undergraduates. First, you’ll learn design through case studies, activities, and a project. Then, pick a project idea based on your interests, current events, or insights from clinical and exchange programs. Next, form a team, understand your project’s needs, engage with stakeholders, and build a prototype. You’ll use hands-on skills, quantitative approaches, project management skills, follow ethical standards, as well as consider intellectual property. Finally, you and your team will showcase your project in a video infomercial, as well as a detailed technical report, and answer questions from peers and faculty.
Recent Senior Design Projects
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Aire
Aire is a water-based vape alternative that enables users to gradually reduce their nicotine intake while mimicking the satisfaction of a traditional e-cigarette. Aire empowers individuals to take control of their lung health on their journey to nicotine cessation.
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Dreamflow Technologies: ApneAware
ApneAware, is a battery-powered, portable CPAP accessory, compatible with any CPAP model, that alleviates complaints regarding mask discomfort and noise levels. Using a microphone and algorithm, the device senses when the user is experiencing an apnea. The mask seals to the user’s face and the device provides positive airway pressure only when patients are actively having a sleep apnea episode.
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SpineAlign
SpineAlign is an innovative wearable device designed to enhance back health by continuously monitoring posture and movement. The device alerts users to adjust their posture, thereby preventing back injuries and encouraging healthier habits. Aimed at individuals prone to back issues, SpineAlign promises to empower users with actionable insights into their spinal health, fostering preventative care and long-term well-being.