CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Project Title Team Student 1 Student 2 Student 3 Student 4 Advisor Dr. Name1, Dr. Name2 Industry Representative Mr/Ms/Mrs Name Affiliation
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Overview Introduction Scorecard Additional Accomplishments Plans Issues/Concerns Conclusions
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Introduction Briefly explain what your project does, why it is significant, and who will benefit from it This is helpful to remind the audience what you are designing Include a picture, block diagram, or other graphic
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Scorecard List the previous month’s plans Show what was completed, focus on things that were done (not started) Describe any shortcomings and explain why
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Additional Accomplishments List any additional accomplishments Include from 3-5 of them Limit to the past month
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Plans List your team’s plans for next month Include from 3-5 of them Remember, the following month we will check to see that you did these things
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Milestones NumberDescriptionOriginal 10/30/06 Previous 11/30/06 Present 01/30/07 1Product Approval10/04/03 2Plan Approval11/18/05 11/21/05 3Mock-Up 1 Built11/25/05 4Parts Chosen11/25/05 6Design Release12/09/05 5Mock-Up 2 Built01/25/05 9TOP’s Approval02/10/06 7Knee, Leg and Foot Manufactured 02/15/06 8Parts Integrated & Functional03/15/06 10Founder’s Day04/07/05 11Final Report04/25/05
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Concerns/Issues List your concerns/issues Be prepared to discuss some possible solutions and what you plan to do about it Do not include “having enough time” or “project will work”; instead, focus on important problems
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Conclusions Recap your main points Provide a sense of closure Ask the audience if “anyone has a question?”
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Suggestions Do not change the template !!! Avoid reading your slides Use short headings, content rich Use figures, diagrams, charts whenever possible (lots of color) Be sure to speak clearly and loud enough for the last row to hear you
CS-EE 481 Spring January, 2007 University of Portland School of Engineering Suggestions, continued. You probably do not require note cards when using PowerPoint slides Practice your presentation in front of a mirror or your team members or your advisor You may select a logo for your project, must be appropriate