These are expected to be real projects that require a significant amount of engineering work. In a later phase, teams might also be comprised of professional engineers at the sponsoring company. Sponsors provide an engineer to serve as the customer for the project. This engineer must contribute his or her time to work with the student teams to ensure they understand the project requirements and customer needs. They will also be a part of the evaluation of team performance.
Sponsors provide financial support to help defray the costs incurred by the teams.
Costs for hiring student interns and faculty supervision of project work in the first approach to participation are also included. If you are interested in being an industry sponsor, please be sure to contact us . INTEnD will benefit academic and industry participants in a number of specific ways. A critical benefit is the improved education for engineering students. Students need more international work and study experiences, in order to improve their ability to work with people from other cultures.