This semester, I’m having a team of 10 final year project students (DRE, BTS, BEL). It is both exciting and full of anticipation for the journey that lies ahead. This cycle, students have the opportunity to work with projects related to the miniaturized 2 wheel robot – STEM Bot and the STEM Cube pico satellite.
Whether you find yourselves fine-tuning the algorithms of the STEM Bot or meticulously calibrating the components of the STEM Cube, your attention to detail and perseverance will be commendable. Each step you take, each obstacle you overcome, brings you closer to your goal of engineering excellence.
Let’s recap the key insights and strategies I shared in our briefing just now, aimed at guiding you toward excellence in your final year projects:
1. Vision and Planning
Refer to the list of reference articles given, plan ahead for a good start – with a clear vision, define your goals, scope, and objectives, and create a detailed plan to guide you through the project.
2. Embrace the Literature
Conduct a structured literature review to understand the current state of the field and identify opportunities for innovation.
3. Scholarly Article Review
Develop the skill of critically evaluating scholarly articles to enhance the integrity and impact of your own project.
4. Collaboration and Communication
Foster a culture of teamwork, effective communication, and constructive feedback to keep the project aligned and motivated.
5. Iterative Design Process:
Embrace the iterative nature of engineering by continuously designing, prototyping, testing, and refining your project.
6. Attention to Detail
Pay meticulous attention to detail in every aspect of your project to ensure precision and excellence in execution.
As you embark on your Senior Design Project journey, remember that success is not just about achieving the end goal but also about the lessons learned, the skills acquired, and the relationships forged along the way. Stay curious, stay resilient, and above all, never stop striving for excellence.