Current Projects 2025-2026

Where Vision Gets Engineered.
Engineering ingenuity transforms real-world challenges into bold, functional solutions. At Cal State LA’s College of ECST, our brightest minds in engineering, computer science, and technology aren’t just dreaming about the future; they’re building it. From sustainable energy systems to autonomous robotics, the Capstone Senior Design experience is a high-stakes fusion of theory and execution. What begins as an idea becomes a working innovation, ready to be seen, tested, and scaled.

Upcoming Event

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Capstone Expo

Friday, May 1, 2026
8:00 am - 5:00 pm
University Student Union (USU)

Projects + Descriptions

ECST students apply their skills to meaningful projects that challenge them to think, design, and build. The computer science track runs for one year beginning in the Fall and wraps at the end of the Spring semester with a final project showcase at Expo, typically in May. Civil engineering, electrical and computer engineering, engineering technology, and mechanical engineering programs each run for one semester in both Fall and Spring, with projects showcased at Expo at the end of each semester, typically December and May.

Select a program below and choose a team to explore the 2025 to 2026 projects.

The Computer Science Capstone Senior Design program lasts for one academic year, starting in the Fall semester and ending in the Spring semester. Click the link to view the 2025-2026 computer science program projects.

https://ascent.cysun.org/project/project

Click on a team number below to explore projects that began in Spring and will present at Expo on Friday, May 1, 2025, from the electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and engineering technology programs.

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Click on a team number below to explore projects that began in Fall and were presented on December 5, 2025, from the electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and engineering technology programs.

PROJECT NAMEVIDEO/PPT

Electric Vehicle Design (Mechanical)
Electric Vehicle Design (Thermal)
Electric Vehicle Design (Electrical)

3-D Printed Glider (Team A)
3-D Printed Glider (Team B)
3-D Printed Glider (Team C)

PLA Recycling Team
Design and Build a Roller Coaster
Design and Build an Industrial Automation Machine

Team 201A
Team 201B
Team 201C

Team 202A
Team 202B
Team 202C

Team 203
Team 204
Team 205

ECST Expo25-25_projects_presentations_Dec5_2025 by Hasmik Simon

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Capstone Programs

Civil Engineering

Designing bridges, water systems, and sustainable infrastructure to transform communities and shape resilient cities.

Computer Science

Code, data, and bold innovation, from air pollution prediction and space tools to games and software for the public good.

Electrical & Computer Engineering

Create hardware and software for smart grids, robotics, AI, medical tech, and satellites to securely power our connected world.

Engineering Technology

Collaborate on engineering, energy, and manufacturing projects, bridging innovation and execution alongside engineers and industry partners.

Mechanical Engineering

Designing and building energy-efficient systems, optimizing motion, and creating machines that move the world with creativity, precision, and purpose.

Get involved, sponsor a project, or learn more.
Michael Thorburn, Director ECST Capstone Design Program, at  [email protected].