Electrical Engineering

The ECEE capstone experience is structured to parallel the experiences new graduates will confront when they start their careers. Student team members develop project management and organization skills, advance their technical breadth and depth, apply newly acquired knowledge, and refine their documentation and presentation abilities.

The spring 2026 ECEE Senior Design Capstone Demo Day features graduating seniors from the School of Electrical, Computer and Energy Engineering presenting projects that address real-world challenges. This culminating showcase is an excellent opportunity for attendees to engage with students and their innovative projects. Come and learn about research from student teams, including some teams presenting live via Zoom.

Spring 2026 Palais Senior Design Prize winner

Congratulations to Team 6 – Psyche Power Solutions, on being named winner of the spring 2026 Palais Senior Design Prize. The team developed a dual mode power management system combining a Python simulation and Arduino hardware using a shared control algorithm. The system successfully modeled and managed rover power under calculated solar power levels for all parts of the asteroid 16 Psyche’s orbit and latitudinal positions on the surface. Their system demonstrates reliable fault handling, adaptive charging, and sustained operation over scenarios ranging from a single day to a five-year mission.

The award, established by Professor Emeritus Joseph Palais and his wife, Sandra, honors a high-achieving electrical engineering project as determined by a panel of secret judges. The winners receive a celebratory lunch and a monetary prize.

Project: Psyche Energy Management System for an Autonomous Rover
Team: Turki Alatawi, Danielle Feinstein, Jorgiann Krause, Brad Leinen and Sabrina Martinez
Mentor: Cassie Bowman