Volunteer Project Advisor - Capstone Design Program

Mechanical Engineering Department at MINES

Golden, Colorado, US
Remote
Project guidance and mentorship
Real-world application of technical problems
Multidisciplinary design experience
The Colorado School of Mines is seeking volunteer Project Advisors for its Capstone Design Program to mentor student teams through a two-semester engineering project. Ideal candidates should have a background in engineering or a related field, with experience in project management, and be available for both semesters

Job Summary

  • The Capstone Design Program at the Colorado School of Mines is seeking volunteers to provide project guidance and mentorship to student teams in a real-world application of technical problems.
  • The Project Advisor (PA) appointment would mentor 1-2 student teams throughout the two-semester cycle, providing guidance as teams move through the design process.
  • This role spans two semesters, so volunteers need to be available for both semesters to ensure continuity for the student team.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

The Colorado School of Mines is seeking volunteer Project Advisors for its Capstone Design Program to mentor student teams through a two-semester engineering project. Ideal candidates should have a background in engineering or a related field, with experience in project management, and be available for both semesters.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Project guidance and mentorship
  • Real-world application of technical problems
  • Multidisciplinary design experience
  • Professional communications with sponsors
  • Attend class sessions and team meetings
  • Assess student/team deliverables

Nice-to-have

  • Alumni of the program or institution
  • Inquiry and innovation
  • Collaboration, openness, diversity, respect

Key Requirements

  • Undergraduate degree in a scientific, engineering, or engineering-related discipline
  • Project management, development or design experience

Work Rights

Not specified

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