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Capstone Senior Design Expo
Rutgers logo
Capstone Senior Design Expo
Rutgers logo
Capstone Senior Design Expo
Rutgers logo
Capstone Senior Design Expo

Rutgers Engineering Capstone Senior Design Expo

Thanks for Joining Us!

April 22, 2026
Jersey Mike's Arena

The School of Engineering proudly presented its inaugural multidisciplinary Capstone Senior Design Expo, bringing together senior design teams from all engineering departments for a unified, schoolwide showcase.

Students across disciplines presented their capstone projects side-by-side—highlighting innovative solutions to real-world challenges, hands-on design experiences, and the power of interdisciplinary collaboration. The Expo also featured engineering student organizations and welcome visiting high-school students for a full day of discovery, exploration, and inspiration.

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By the Numbers

10

project themes

200+

capstone projects

1,000+

senior engineering students 

2,000+

attendees

Selected Images from the 2026 Expo

President Tate and the Dean Cuitiño enjoy their time at the 2026 Capstone Senior Design Expo

Rutgers University president William F. Tate IV and Rutgers School of Engineering dean Alberto Cuitiño enjoy the 2026 Capstone Senior Design Expo

Rutgers Engineering student explain their capstone project to Dean Cuitiño and Chancellor Conway

Rutgers Engineering students showcase their prototype to Rutgers–New Brunswick chancellor Francine Conway and Rutgers School of Engineering dean Dr. Alberto Cuitiño

The dean and judges pose with Rutgers Engineering students at the 2026 Capstone Senior Design Expo

Jason Geary, Provost and Executive Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, joins Rutgers Engineering students and leadership

Rutgers Engineering students present their Surfboard Propulsion System to Facilitate the Catching of Waves

Rutgers Engineering Students present their surfboard prototype designed to help beginners catch a wave.

Rutgers Engineering students present their prototype for TheWheelDeal, a low-cost, adaptive wheelchair cushioning system that improves comfort, safety, and long-term usability for pediatric and nonverbal patients

TheWheelDeal, a low-cost, adaptive wheelchair cushioning system was developed by Rutgers Engineering students for pediatric and nonverbal patients

Rutgers Engineering students and their project, Tabletop Hypersonic Shock Tunnel Enhancement

Rutgers Engineering students showcase their prototype for Project Ghost: Design of a Liquid Rocket Engine System