The Capstone Design program provides an opportunity for Mines students to work with industry and community partners to solve engineering problems with creativity and ingenuity through a thoughtful design process. Each semester, Mines students go beyond the textbook to solve open-ended, experiential design problems sponsored by industry, community, non-profit, government and organizations.
The Capstone Design program includes over 600 students from Civil, Design, Electrical, Environmental, Construction, and Mechanical Engineering, who are supported by over 30 faculty serving as Project Advisors. Capstone projects run two-semesters, with a new set of projects starting each August and January.
Capstone projects are completed over two semesters allowing greater depth and longer-term engagement with the client. Teams of 8 students, on average, in their senior year will work on complicated, multi-faceted projects that require thorough analysis and design work.
**As a volunteering requirement for participating in this event, you must have and bring a smartphone with you to complete your judging assignments!
This December, we are proud to present the work of 20 design teams at the Fall 2025 Capstone Design Showcase.
| Time | Details | Location |
| 6:45 - 7:00am | Check-in and Judging Packet Pickup | Ben H. Parker Student Center Grand Ballrooms |
| 7:30am | Breakfast & Formal Welcome and Judging Instructions | Ben H. Parker Student Center Grand Ballrooms |
| 8:00 - 9:00am | Private Showcase Viewing for Judges and Faculty | Labriola Innovation Hub |
| 9:00 - 11:00 am | Capstone Design Showcase Open to the Public | Labriola Innovation Hub |
Sign up to be a Capstone judge by selecting the "Respond" button located towards the top of this page.
