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Ohio State engineering students demonstrate innovation at inaugural Design Showcase

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Graduating seniors and first-year students at The Ohio State University put their knowledge into practice during the inaugural Buckeye Engineering Design Showcase. The College of Engineering recently hosted the event at Ohio Stadium and the Recreation and Physical Activity Center on the Columbus campus.

More than 800 first-year students presented their year-long research and development projects, while others participated in the college’s annual robot competition. In addition, more than 1,000 seniors presented team capstone projects, many of which were sponsored by industry partners.

College of Engineering Dean Ayanna Howard spoke to students about their projects.The Showcase encompasses two previous events: the Engineering Foundations First-Year Showcase and the Capstone Design Showcase.

“The Capstone Showcase represents the culminating event of their academic career as an undergraduate engineering student,” said Bob Rhoads, associate professor of practice and director of the Multidisciplinary Capstone Program.

“It offers the students a senior design experience, sponsored by industry, the community or even nonprofit organizations for them to go through a design process, to perfect their communication skills, to have an opportunity to work as a team and collaborate not only within the student team, but also with some type of external sponsor.”

Source: Ohio State engineering students demonstrate innovation at inaugural Design Showcase

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