Graduating engineering students at the College of the North Atlantic-Qatar (CNA-Q) delivered the Capstone Projects to industry and educational representatives on campus.
The Capstone Projects are a culmination of three years of theoretical and experiential learning.
Capstone presentations are eight-month projects, based on solving real world industry challenges that students identify themselves during work terms or for industry sponsors. There were ground-breaking project ideas presented, including one group’s idea to fabricate a solution for a 3D printer that is not available globally. Also, a team working on drywall hanging solutions uncovered a great need for more research in this area in Qatar to improve industry standards.
Over two days, 79 students presented 43 presentations addressing industry challenges in the five engineering technology disciplines offered at the college: chemical processing, electrical, mechanical (industrial maintenance), process automation, and telecommunications and network. The presentations assist students in advancing their critical thinking, analytical, English language, public speaking, team work, digital and technical skills.
“Capstone Projects are the keystone of our Engineering Technology programmes and a true test of students’ application of the knowledge they have acquired throughout their CNA-Q studies. Through applied and experiential learning, faculty mentorship and access to state-of-the-art training facilities, the students developed their Capstone Projects as the final requirement of their studies before they move on as proud, capable technologists in the workforce,” said Samah Gamar, vice president, academic at CNA-Q.
“This essential part of the curriculum is a true testament to the strength of the Technical and Vocational Education and Training model which produces technical know-how and demonstrates applied research.”
