Martin, R. L., & D'Alessandro, K. C., & Newhouse, C. D., & Afrin, T. (2025, March), Capstone Projects in Virginia Civil Engineering Programs: A Comprehensive Review of Practices and an assessment of Virginia Military Institute’s Outcomes  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi. 10.18260/1-2--54150

\bibitem{asee_peer_54150}
  Martin, R. L., \& D'Alessandro, K. C., \& Newhouse, C. D., \& Afrin, T. (2025, March), \emph{Capstone Projects in Virginia Civil Engineering Programs: A Comprehensive Review of Practices and an assessment of Virginia Military Institute’s Outcomes}
  Paper presented at 2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi.
  10.18260/1-2--54150

Rebekah L Martin, Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Charles D Newhouse P.E., and Tanjina Afrin.  "Capstone Projects in Virginia Civil Engineering Programs: A Comprehensive Review of Practices and an assessment of Virginia Military Institute’s Outcomes".  2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi, 2025, March.  ASEE Conferences, 2025.  https://peer.asee.org/54150 Internet.  27 Apr, 2025

\bibitem{asee_peer_54150}
  Rebekah L Martin, Kacie Caple D'Alessandro, Charles D Newhouse P.E., and Tanjina Afrin.
  "Capstone Projects in Virginia Civil Engineering Programs: A Comprehensive Review of Practices and an assessment of Virginia Military Institute’s Outcomes".
  \emph{2025 ASEE Southeast Conference , Mississippi State University, Mississippi, 2025, March}.
  ASEE Conferences, 2025.
  https://peer.asee.org/54150 Internet.  27 Apr, 2025

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AB  - Capstone projects serve as a vital bridge between academic theory and real-world application, equipping students with the skills necessary for professional success. Each university implements capstone projects in Civil Engineering using different styles, types of projects, and length of their capstone course. A survey of Civil Engineering programs in Virginia was performed to gather information on Capstone courses. In addition to comparing Civil Engineering programs across Virginia, this paper takes a detailed look at the capstone course at Virginia Military Institute (VMI), an institution that blends rigorous academic instruction with a military framework. The paper explores the historical development and significance of VMI's capstone projects, highlighting how the military structure uniquely shapes their design and implementation. Drawing on feedback from students and faculty, this study explores the academic and career impacts of these projects. Additionally, it identifies opportunities for improvement, including fostering interdisciplinary collaboration, enhancing partnerships with industry, and refining assessment criteria. Finally, the role of continuous improvement mechanisms, such as ABET accreditation, are assessed to ensure the ongoing relevance and effectiveness of VMI’s capstone programs. This research aims to provide insights into how capstone courses at VMI can continue to evolve, offering students a more comprehensive and integrative learning experience.
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