Watson Capstone Studio
All graduating engineering students from Watson College must complete a year-long senior capstone project. Throughout this experience, student teams tackle open-ended, real-world challenges from industry and other partners. Under the guidance of faculty advisors and organization mentors, these projects result in comprehensive technical documentation, formal presentations, and working prototypes culminating in department and school capstone project showcases and presentations.
The Watson Capstone Studio is a unified, college-level structure serving as the central hub for all industry-sponsored capstone projects across Watson College. Launched as a pilot in fall 2026, its mission is to deliver high-quality, industry-relevant, interdisciplinary capstone experiences for Watson students while strengthening industry partnerships and enhancing Watson College’s regional and national visibility.
The studio will serve as the single point of entry for companies, streamline internal operations, and facilitate interdisciplinary student engagement. Projects will be proposed and supported by industrial partners assigned to cross-disciplinary project teams.
- For project support, a financial gift of $5,000 per industry project is requested.
- Each capstone project team receives seed funding from the University covering materials, prototyping, use of shared facilities, and administrative oversight.
- Engagement of 5–10 students addressing challenges of strategic importance.
- Streamlined recruitment through early engagement with prospective talent.
- Enhanced institutional presence and marketing advantages for sponsors.
- Diverse technical outcomes via parallel exploration of complex project goals.
Contact
Joseph Kolly ‘88
Visiting Professional
Director, Watson Capstone Studio
Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science
jkolly@binghamton.edu
Elizabeth Kradjian
Senior Assistant Dean for Strategy and External Affairs
Thomas J. Watson College of Engineering and Applied Science
kradjian@binghamton.edu