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
  • Completion of background check upon acceptance
  • Application deadline of December 15, 2025

Work Rights

Not specified

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