Engineering and Architectural Science Day
During this important annual event, undergraduate engineering and architectural science students in their final year will present their capstone design projects to the public. The students have envisioned and explored new possibilities, transforming their ideas into designs that will drive societal change.
Steps to Register for Engineering and Architectural Science Day 2024
- (google form) Mandatory google registration form (external link) : One member of each group must register by Monday, April 22nd at 4pm.
- Add to calendar: Once you've registered, add Engineering and Architectural Science Day to your calendar (external link) to stay up-to-date with the latest event information.
Friday, April 26th from 9:00 am to 4:00 pm
George Vari Engineering and Computing Centre, 245 Church Street, Toronto
Capstone students should plan to attend from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Your entire group should also be in attendance to present your project to judges.
| Time | Event |
|---|---|
| 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. | Student set up posters |
| 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. | Capstone design project showcase |
| 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. | Lunch |
| 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. | Employer Exhibition and Networking Session |
| 3:15 p.m. - 3:45 p.m. | Closing Ceremony |
- (google form) Submit the mandatory pre-event Google form (external link) . This form requires you to include images of your Capstone project and sign a media release so we can help promote your work.
- Prepare your easel poster presentation. View the poster presentation specifications and tips below on this webpage.
- (Optional) Submit a video about your project: View the video guidelines below, under the section "How to create and submit a video about your project" to learn how to create and submit a video that employers can view before the event day.
Format
- (google slide) View and edit a PowerPoint template (external link)
- Poster dimensions: 24" wide x 36" high, PORTRAIT format only.
- Poster must be printed or mounted on POSTER board aka “foam core” (i.e. not regular paper) so that it can stand on an easel.
Required content
Poster must contain the following key information:
1. Title of the project
2. Names of the authors
3. Motivation: Brief outline of the motivation for your project
4. Your approach: Detail your approaches using text, figures, tables, charts
5. Conclusion: Highlight your contributions and findings of the research
Images
- If you are including pictures, try and use ones with as high a resolution as possible. Otherwise, they will look very pixelated when blown-up to poster size.
- After adding images to your poster, check the resolution quality by viewing a PDF-version on a widescreen monitor (the bigger the better) using Adobe Reader. Go to "File / Properties" and check that your poster is 24" x 36". Afterwards, zoom to 100% and scroll through your poster to check the image quality.
Creating a video is optional and not mandatory. In addition to the mandatory poster, you are invited to create a single video (1-2 minutes long) focusing on the core aspects of your project and its relevance to potential employers. Employers will have the opportunity to review the videos to familiarize themselves with your project before the event on April 26th.
Your video should highlight:
- Project title and a brief introduction of you or your team
- The problem the project addresses and the solution it offers
- Key features and functionalities of the project
- Skills and knowledge gained during the project
Free and user-friendly video editing software:
- Canva: Visit https://www.canva.com/video-editor/ (external link) to create a free plan with drag-and-drop editing tools and templates.
- DaVinci Resolve: Visit https://www.blackmagicdesign.com/products/davinciresolve/edit (external link) to access a free version with powerful editing features.
- iMovie (available on Apple devices) and CapCut (available on Android/iOS devices) are also user-friendly options.
Students will have the opportunity to meet with industry representatives from 1:00 to 3:00pm in our industry partner exhibition area.
Here are a few tips to make a memorable impression:
- Prepare an “elevator pitch” about your Capstone project and/or areas of interest. An elevator pitch is a 30-second summary that captures 1-2 key highlights.
- Ask the industry representative about their priorities and organization. What are their areas of focus as an organization? What are they seeing as needs for their engineering workforce?
- Ask to connect via email or LinkedIn. You can provide them a business card and/or bring a notebook to take down their information. Make sure to send them a follow-up message after the event to continue the conversation and thank them for their time.
- Note: If you want to connect on LinkedIn, make sure your profile is up to date with the latest information about you. Consider adding a post about your Capstone project!
For any questions or accessibility accommodation requests, contact:
Andy Gean Ye, Department of Electrical, Computer, and Biomedical Engineering
416-979-5000 x554901