The Mechanical Engineering Capstone Program is currently seeking meaningful, community-based projects for the upcoming academic year. Our students value the opportunity to support positive change by creating innovations that build on existing strengths within our local community. We are especially interested in working with persons with disabilities, historically marginalized groups, and groups experiencing disadvantages within the Wabash Valley.
We invite organizations (ideally municipal or non-profit) and individuals to submit project proposals. Additionally, we invite folks to connect us with individuals or organizations who may benefit from student-led engineering solutions. If you know someone who could benefit from a Mechanical Engineering Capstone project, please contact Shraddha Sangelkar ( mecapstone@rose-hulman.edu) by August 1st.
Thanks to the generosity of our donors, we can offer funding support for select community-service minded projects. We strongly encourage clients to provide financial support for their projects when possible. This investment not only helps offset project costs and sustain this model of engagement but also promotes a stronger sense of ownership and commitment to the project's success.
Community-based project example: In the 2024-2025 academic year a mechanical engineering student team (Emily Buchta, Cole Chmielewski, Libby Smith, and Cate Stauffer) designed a stream table for the Montessori Academy of Terre Haute. This stream table enables Montessori students to have an interactive experience while learning about environmental science topics.
