The project length is two semesters. If you apply in January, the students may also be available to work during the summer, either at a salary or at no cost to you if the students are willing. If you commit to sponsor a project and you work for an engineering company, we recommend that you commit yourself to devoting sufficient time to mentor your students. Be prepared to meet with them at least once a week, so you can follow their progress and help them over the hard spots. If there are costs associated with building a project, the University can provide some electronic parts and equipment at no cost to the students.
Many parts are available for free to university students directly from the manufacturer.
Some students also self-sponsor part of the cost of their senior project. In other cases, where costs are high, or parts are not available from the university, you should be prepared to provide funding to ensure the success of your project. Intellectual property rights are negotiable, but generally your company receives the IP rights. Each semester, we try to become involved in some community projects, which tend to be sponsored by non-technical organizations. We encourage your participation and will make every effort to accommodate your projects.