Volunteer Project Advisor - Capstone Design Program
Colorado School of Mines
Golden, Colorado, US
Project guidance for student teams
Real-world engineering design experience
Two-semester availability commitment
The Capstone Design Program seeks volunteers to mentor 1-2 student teams from diverse engineering disciplines through a two-semester real-world design cycle
Job Summary
The Capstone Design Program seeks volunteers to mentor 1-2 student teams from diverse engineering disciplines through a two-semester real-world design cycle.
Volunteers act as advisors rather than instructors, guiding students through design options, testing solutions, and executing professional communications with sponsors.
This unpaid appointment requires availability from early January through early December to ensure continuity across both Spring and Fall semesters.
Matching Summary
The Capstone Design Program seeks volunteers to mentor 1-2 student teams from diverse engineering disciplines through a two-semester real-world design cycle.
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Project guidance for student teams
Real-world engineering design experience
Two-semester availability commitment
Nice-to-have
Alumni of Mines or program
Background in project management
Experience with technical development
Key Requirements
Undergraduate degree in scientific or engineering discipline