Engineering and Architectural Science Day
Where four years of learning come to life
Engineering and Architectural Sciences Day is a defining milestone in the Faculty of Engineering and Architectural Science (FEAS), marking the culmination of students鈥 undergraduate journeys. Final-year capstone projects showcase years of rigorous study, collaboration, and applied problem solving.
For students, it is a moment of pride. For faculty, it demonstrates academic excellence in action. For industry partners and employers, it offers a direct window into emerging talent, innovative thinking, and real-world solutions.
Students work in teams to tackle complex, real-world challenges, demonstrating not only what they have built, but how they think, collaborate, and contribute.
As part of the day, students may also be recognized through the FEAS Dean鈥檚 Office Capstone / 4th Year Studio Project Program Awards, which honour the top project in each undergraduate program. Selected teams receive a $1,000 award, with submissions evaluated on technical excellence and presentation through a short team video.
Students participating in this year鈥檚 event can visit the event page for time, date, location, and itinerary or review helpful details below.
Your poster is a central component of your presentation. It should clearly communicate your project, your process, and your impact.
Format
- Dimensions: 24" wide x 36" high ()
- Orientation: Portrait only
- Must be printed and mounted on poster board (foam core) so it can stand on an easel
Required Content
Your poster must include:
- Project title
- Names of authors
- Motivation: A brief explanation of the problem or opportunity your project addresses
- Your approach: Methods, processes, and technical details (use visuals where possible: charts, diagrams, tables)
- Conclusion: Key findings, contributions, and outcomes
Images and Visual Quality
- Use high-resolution images to avoid pixelation when printed
- After finalizing your poster:
- Export to PDF
- Open in Adobe Reader
- Go to File 鈫 Properties to confirm dimensions (24" x 36")
- Zoom to 100% and review all visuals for clarity
Hints and Tips
- Review sample posters (available on the 3rd floor of the ENG building) for inspiration
- Follow 成人大片 brand guidelines if including the university logo
- Keep content concise and visually balanced
Students who wish to enter their project to be eligible for a Dean's 2026 Program Award must create a short video that clearly presents their project. This video supports project judging and gives industry partners an early look at your work.
Video Specifications
- 3 minutes max
- One submission per team
- All team members must participate
What to Include
- Project overview: Introduce your team and define the problem
- Approach: Key methods, design decisions, or technical process
- Solution: Results, impact, and applications
- Visuals: Reinforce key elements from your poster
How It鈥檚 Evaluated
- Technical content (40%): Problem, methodology, solution
- Oral presentation (20%): Clarity, confidence, flow
- Graphical communication (20%): Effective use of visuals
- Organization (10%): Structure and clarity
- Poster effectiveness (10%): Overall quality and professionalism
Tips
- Keep it focused and well-structured
- Move clearly from problem 鈫 approach 鈫 solution
- Rehearse as a team
- Use strong visuals to support your message
Tools
- iMovie / CapCut (available on Apple devices) and CapCut (available on Android/iOS devices) are also user-friendly options.
Capstone projects are evaluated within each program as the final academic milestone of your undergraduate experience. Assessment focuses on both the strength of your technical work and your ability to communicate its value clearly.
While specific criteria may vary slightly by discipline, evaluation typically considers:
- Problem definition and relevance: How clearly the challenge or opportunity is identified and why it matters
- Technical depth and execution: The rigor, accuracy, and effectiveness of your methodology and implementation
- Innovation and application: The originality of your approach and its potential real-world impact
- Analysis and results: The quality of your findings and how well they are interpreted
- Communication and presentation: Clarity, structure, and effectiveness of your poster and verbal explanation
- Team collaboration: Evidence of coordinated effort, project management, and shared contribution
Your poster and (optional) video play a key role in demonstrating both your technical expertise and your ability to communicate complex ideas to a broader audience, including industry partners.
Engineering and Architectural Sciences Day is also a key opportunity to connect with employers and industry partners. Below are some helpful tips to help you prepare:
1. Develop your elevator pitch
Prepare a clear, 30-second summary of your project, your role and your areas of interest.
2. Do your research
Understand who you鈥檙e speaking to. Consider what their organization does, their priorities, skills they may be hiring for.
3. Ask thoughtful questions
For example:
- What challenges are your organization currently facing?
- What skills are most valuable on your team?
- How do you see this field evolving?
4. Follow up
Exchange contact information or connection on LinkedIn. Consider sending a follow-up message after the event.
5. Update your LinkedIn profile
Include your capstone project and consider posting about your work ahead of the event.
Technical Content
out of 40 points
High
Problem clearly defined. Methodology shown. Valid solution clearly presented.
Average
Design problem discussed. Solution shown. Some issues with content.
Low
Design problem is undefined. Solution is unclear.
Graphical Communication
out of 20 points
High
Incorporates clear graphics that are related to topic, easy to understand and read.
Average
Incorporates some information presented in graphical form. Some issue(s) with interpretation.
Low
Has little to no graphical presentation. Unrelated graphical content.
Organization and Layout
out of 10 points
High
Information is very organized with clear titles and headings. Natural flow to guide reader.
Average
Information is organized with titles and headings.
Low
Information is disorganized. Missing information.
Oral Presentation
out of 20 points
High
Presentation is delivered clearly and confidently. Follows logical sequence. Evidence of careful planning; well-rehearsed.
Average
Presentation is delivered competently and follows some logical sequence; evidence of rehearsal.
Low
Presentation delivered unclearly; follows a vague sequence; low evidence of rehearsal.
Poster Effectiveness
out of 10 points
High
Poster is of high quality. Professional level of preparation. No spelling errors.
Average
Poster is of average quality. Minor spelling or grammar issues.
Low
Poster is of low or inconsistent quallity. Spelling or grammar errors.
Andrea Moon
Manager, Undergraduate Studies
andrea.moon@torontomu.ca
Hear directly from students, faculty, and partners about their experiences at Engineering and Architectural Sciences Day. Explore highlights, testimonials, and photos from previous years to see the impact and energy of the event.
鈥淢y final project for Engineering and Architectural Science Day looked into existing structures and finding solutions for homelessness and under-utilized buildings. My biggest takeaway was learning how to take an architectural project as your own, apply critical thinking and offer solutions that can be applied in the city. This degree inspired us to consider starting our own firm that would explore affordable housing and residential projects that could offer solutions for individuals in the city.鈥
Joechelle Faye Bonifacio
Architectural Science Graduate, 2024
鈥淢y biggest takeaway from my degrees in electrical engineering is knowing how to solve problems and how to implement the science into real life as an electrical engineer. The capstone project is an example of this, it shows all of what you鈥檝e learned and your accomplishments that you鈥檝e been working so hard for the past four years. It's your moment to shine.鈥
Trang Vuong
Electrical Engineering Graduate, 2024
鈥淭he fourth year studio project is a little bit different than the other years. We got more freedom to pursue something of our own interest. Mine looked at how office towers are becoming increasingly obsolescent post pandemic and we converted those office towers into housing.鈥
Alex Winslow
Architectural Science Graduate, 2024
鈥淓ngineering and Architectural Science Day is a great opportunity to showcase the work going on at FEAS, for students to interact with the general public, showcase their work, and go off to the next phase of their careers. The final project provides an opportunity to experiment and explore societal issues. It is a first hand opportunity for industry to see the work of the students.鈥
Cheryl Atkinson
Associate Professor; Associate Chair of Global Learning
Architectural Science
鈥淭he thing that really motivated me to join the event this year is that last year was a great success鈥 The practical experience that the students gain from their capstone project is highly valued in the employer's perspective. If they were starting with our company for example they might work on a similar project, and the experience of the capstone gives them not only practical skills but also time management, communication, dealing with stressful deadlines - these soft skills are very important to have in the workplace to succeed.鈥
Ilias El Ouagari
Talent Acquisition Specialist
Colas Canada
Each year, outstanding projects are recognized for their innovation, execution, and impact.
2025
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Civil Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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Industrial Engineering
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Mechanical Engineering
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