What is the Capstone Project Course?
The capstone project course provides a 2-week immersive neurotech learning experience for students who have completed prerequisite online micro-credential courses. The capstone project course will take place in-person on one of the four partner University campuses. Guided by faculty and teaching assistants at Queen’s University, students will work in teams to craft their own Neurotech Project with the cutting-edge Neurotech Equipment.
To ensure students with limited neurotech experience can achieve their goals, we have carefully designed a series of neurotech workshops such as EEG, fNIRs, MRI, Eyetracking, and more to equip students with essential skills and knowledge.
We prioritize students’ best interests, so in addition to the technical workshops, we will include workshops to build their soft skills, including team building, project management, as well as resume tune up and interview prepping sessions. Students will have the opportunity to present and pitch their final projects to faculty and industry partners at Queen’s.
As members from industry will be taking part in several workshops and will give guidance on the capstone projects, this is a great way for students to transition into an internship at a well-established neurotech company.
Capstone Project Course 2024
In May 2024, the Neurotech Micro-credential Program welcomed its first cohort of 15 students to Queen’s University in Kingston. The Capstone Project Course schedule was meticulously crafted by the Neurotech Micro-credential team to provide a comprehensive learning experience.
During the first week, students immersed themselves in a series of workshops, including EEG, fNIRS, MRI, Eyetracking, MOCAP, Kinarm, Neuroentrepreneurship, Neuroethics, and Regulatory Affairs. These sessions were designed to equip students with the essential skills and knowledge needed for their upcoming projects. Following the workshop week, students dove into designing, collecting, and analyzing data for their capstone projects. On the final day, students showcased their Neurotech projects to leaders in the industry.
The Capstone Project Course is more than just a 2-week boot camp focused on neurotechnology skills. It offers students a rich experience that fosters lifelong friendships, valuable connections, and essential skills in teamwork, project management, and other competencies highly sought after by neurotech companies. The impact of the Capstone extended beyond the course itself. A few months later, members of the DBS project group from Capstone Project Course 2024 reunited to present their work on an even larger stage—the NYC Neuromodulation Conference 2024. The story of the Capstone Project Course continues, as the experiences and connections made during the program open doors to new opportunities and achievements in the ever-evolving field of neurotechnology.