Overview of the Midterm

MIME 4200Senior Design Projects

Fall 2011

Time Group Number Project3:30 18 Design of a Marine Radar and IR Camera Mounting System3:40 16 Optimal Engineering Design for a University Entertainment Center3:50 20 Toledo Grows Greenhouse Project4:00 17 Development of HVAC System for Palmer Hall4:10 11 Development of a rig to test Anti-icing Capabilities on a Wind Turbine 4:20 15 Re-design spray cleaner system on Square-transfer E-coat l ine4:30 8 Development of a Device and Process to Break and Shred Used Books5:30 9 Development of a Geothermal Heating System for a Greenhouse5:40 14 Alternative Energy Analysis and Design for Indian Reservations

4:40 124:50 135:50 3 Development of an Envelope Loading Robot for Mass Production 6:00 4 Development of Brackets and Guards for Diamond Concrete Saws 6:10 1 Gurney Mattress Redesign6:20 7 Development of a Rotating Storage Shelf System for a Kitchen 6:30 6 Development of a Modified Assistance Chair for Athletic Events6:40 5 Development of an Assistive Device for Golf Practice

Development of Productivity Enhancing Devices for the Chrysler Jeep Assembly Plant

Break for Pizza Dinner5:00

MIME 4200 Senior Design Fall 2011Proposal Presentation Schedule

10/26/2011

What is the Midterm?

Continuation of the Proposal Focus on Design and Analysis Progress Report

Due Dates

Presentations: Wednesday 10/26 during class time Pizza dinner provided Please invite advisors

Reports: Due Friday 3/28 at noon to Emily Lewandowski

Parts of the Midterm

Executive Summary Introduction Project Description Design and Analysis Progress and Deliverables Budget Timeline References Appendices (Report only and if Needed)

Presentation vs. Paper

Presentation Visuals! Don't bog down audience with details Convince audience that your project is

worthwhile Convince audience that you understand the

problem 8-10 minutes long Equal speaking parts for all members Invite clients and advisors Include several backup slides

Presentation vs. Paper

Paper Put in details Use figures/pictures/charts to aid in explanation Be clear and concise in writing

Other notes

Practice Practice Practice Proofread Proofread Proofread Reference prior projects for guidance Don't wait until the last minute!

Other notes

Good Luck!