Experiential learning at Quinnipiac offers multiple opportunities to apply your knowledge through hands-on work, service and exploration, preparing you for success in 21st-century careers. With an abundance of resources, internship opportunities and career-focused guidance, you'll be equipped with the skills and knowledge that distinguish you to employers and pave the way for long-term success.
Before graduating from the School of Computing & Engineering, every student is required to complete a Senior Design Project. This culmination of their time at Quinnipiac incorporates real clients and problems and simulates a project that they might encounter the first day on the job.
Projects Day is designed to showcase and celebrate our students’ hard work and achievements from real-world projects completed during the spring semester. Mentored by professionals in the industry, students assemble into design teams, choose topics and bring their ideas to life.
Partnering with Mirion Technologies to optimize facility layout, this project focuses on reducing the Instruments Department's footprint from 28,000 to under 9,000 square feet, a total of 68% of space will be reduced. Our objective is to implement inventory and bench optimization strategies, ensuring compliance with OSHA, ADA and Connecticut Fire and Safety regulations. Through layout redesign, visual management integration and ergonomic improvements, we aim to enhance operational efficiency, streamline production workflows and support the introduction of a new Mirion product line — all while maintaining employee productivity and satisfaction and minimizing disruptions.
Student Team Members: Joseph Decker, Serena Havunen, Daniella Naham, Phoebe Phalen
Adviser: Justin Kile
Client: Mirion Group
Aptyx is a company specializing in advanced injection molding and medical device manufacturing. Our capstone team was tasked with automating a portion of their IV drip production process to improve efficiency and reduce manual labor. Currently, operators manually apply adhesive from a roll using a handheld, pin-aligned tool to press it onto a small spring-loaded button. These buttons are then paired and placed into a tray in multiple sets for the next step.
To streamline this process, our team is implementing automation using a vibratory tumbler to properly orient the buttons. A robotic arm will then pick up each button, align itself to place it under the adhesive with precise positioning below an adhesive peeling machine and finally move to deposit the completed button into a small bin. This automation aims to reduce operator workload, increase production consistency and improve overall efficiency in Aptyx’s manufacturing line.
Student Team Members: Cameron Gonzales, Fabio Larios, Bryan Leon, Nicholas Lockwood, John Tully
Adviser: Justin Kile
Client: Aptyx
Partnering with Quinnipiac University’s Industrial Engineering program, this project focuses on streamlining the ABET reaccreditation documentation process. By developing standardized Excel templates and leveraging Power Query, the team aims to simplify data entry, automate consolidation and ensure seamless integration across multiple sources. These improvements reduce manual effort, enhance data accuracy and create a more efficient workflow for faculty and staff involved in accreditation and curriculum assessment.
Student Team Members: Valantine Achancho, Jaclyn Grisdale, Vineeta Maran, Riva Van Der Valk
Adviser: Justin Kile
Client: School of Computing & Engineering
Striving to integrate Industry 4.0 principles into Quinnipiac University’s Industrial Engineering curriculum, the team is focused on enhancing hands-on learning through advanced automation and digital tools. By incorporating Simulation, Task Scheduling, Data Collection/Management, Visual Management, Digital Twin Technology and Robot Programming, the project aims to create a robust framework for future industrial engineering courses.
The initiative centers around the Yumi IRB 14000, MiR 100 and an additional robot arm for the UR10e robot, which will automate assembly, transport, disassembly, sorting and storage processes within a simulated manufacturing environment to model U.S. Army “Meal-Ready-to-Eat” (MRE) assembly processes. Bridging the gap between theoretical knowledge and practical application, the project also addresses key challenges such as system compatibility, programming complexities and operational efficiency. This initiative will enhance the university’s ability to demonstrate Industry 4.0 technologies to current and prospective students.
Student Team Members: Thomas Hopkins, Kyle Yusi, Derrick Zevola
Adviser: Justin Kile
Client: School of Computing & Engineering
Open to students of all majors, QUIP-RS provides up to $5,000 in funding for undergraduate students to conduct research or complete creative projects alongside faculty mentors. This intensive 8-week program enables students to develop scholarly skills while encouraging discussion about successes and shortcomings with fellows and mentors.
Quinnipiac students excel as interns, new hires, managers and executives in almost every industry. Gather real-world data about starting salaries, hiring trends and in-demand skills to inform your decision-making and put you on a path to success.
With an abundance of career-focused information and resources, the career advisers within the School of Computing & Engineering support students as they expand their professional networks and attract the attention of prestigious employers.
iQ, Quinnipiac University’s holistic approach to career development and experiential learning, surrounds every individual with a personalized plan that maximizes their time at Quinnipiac. The powerhouse of iQ, our Career and Experiential Learning Lab is the physical space where students and advisers bridge the gap between college and career.
Studying and working outside the classroom challenges you — and changes you. These experiences, from competitions and capstones to study abroad opportunities and service outlets, make you more confident, more independent and better prepared for whatever profession you pursue.
Our undergraduate admissions counselors are here to answer any questions you may have and help you navigate the application process.