Capstone Senior Design Expo | April 22, 2026

Participating students are expected to arrive Wednesday, April 22, to set up posters and/or prototypes at Jersey Mike's Arena. Note that all stations must be in place by 8:45 am.

Schedule for Set Up

7-7:30 am: Themes 1 to 5
7:30-8 am: Themes 6 to 10

The Capstone Senior Design Expo is an opportunity for the public to view more than 200 student projects and prototype demonstrations. Projects are organized across 10 themes:

Theme 1: Robotics, Drones, Automotive, and Autonomous Platforms
Theme 2: AI, Data Science, and Intelligent Software
Theme 3: Smart Systems, Sensing, and IoT
Theme 4: Medical Devices and Diagnostic Imaging
Theme 5: Biomechanics, Rehab, and Human Performance
Theme 6: Energy, Power, Thermal, and Efficiency Systems
Theme 7: Construction, Water Systems, and the Built Environment
Theme 8: Advanced Manufacturing, Fabrication, and Instrumentation Systems
Theme 9: Sustainable Process Engineering and Biomanufacturing
Theme 10: Flight, Propulsion, and Space Systems

The event also includes activities from Rutgers School of Engineering student organizations.

Judges will arrive at 9 am for briefing instructions. Deliberations will take place from 2 pm to 4 pm in the judges' designated area.

Lunch is provided for participants.

Themes 1-5: 11:30 am to 12:15 pm
Themes 6-10: 12:30 pm to 1:15 pm

Students, faculty, alumni, and guests can meet to share experiences and insights in the Student Eating Area, noted on the map.

Awards will be presented to student projects within each category.