FSE Applied Projects Program

Main contact
Arizona State University (ASU)
Tempe, Arizona, United States
Jared Schoepf
Associate Teaching Professor
(16)
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Timeline
  • June 2, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 7, 2025
    Statement of work for the project
  • June 7, 2025
    Summer timeline
  • August 21, 2025
    Final showcase
  • August 21, 2025
    Experience end
Experience
20 projects wanted
Dates set by experience
Preferred companies
Anywhere
Any company type
Any industries

Experience scope

Categories
Information technology Artificial intelligence Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering Supply chain optimization
Skills
interpersonal communications project management user experience (ux) design ui/ux wireframing ui/ux planning ui/ux design systems
Learner goals and capabilities

The FSE Applied Projects Program is a 12 week certification program for Master and PhD engineering students to obtain hands on project experience. Each student is working 10-15 hours per week on the project in teams of 3-5 while they obtain an ASU certification in project management and interpersonal skills in project management.

Learners

Learners
Certificate
Beginner, Intermediate, Advanced levels
75 learners
Project
120-300 hours per learner
Educators assign learners to projects
Teams of 2
Expected outcomes and deliverables
  • Statement of work for the project
  • 12 week summer project timeline
  • Team operating agreement outlining the expectations of the students on the project
  • Weekly action items summarizing the work for the week
  • Final showcase summarizing their work
Project timeline
  • June 2, 2025
    Experience start
  • June 7, 2025
    Statement of work for the project
  • June 7, 2025
    Summer timeline
  • August 21, 2025
    Final showcase
  • August 21, 2025
    Experience end

Project examples

  • Software development: AI, ML, UI, UX, etc.
  • Product design: CAD, circuit design, etc.
  • Developing a prototype for a new engineering tool or device
  • Optimizing a manufacturing process for increased efficiency
  • Conducting a feasibility study for a renewable energy project
  • Designing a quality control system for a production line
  • Implementing a project management software solution for a small team
  • Creating a sustainability plan for an engineering project
  • Analyzing data to improve product design and functionality
  • Developing a training program for new engineering software

Additional company criteria

Companies must answer the following questions to submit a match request to this experience:

  • Q1 - Checkbox
    Are you available to meet weekly with students to ensure they have action items each week?  *
  • Q2 - Checkbox
    Be available for a quick phone call with the instructor to initiate your relationship and confirm your scope is an appropriate fit for the course.  *
  • Q3 - Checkbox
    Provide a dedicated contact who is available to answer periodic emails or phone calls over the duration of the project to address students' questions.  *