Capstone projects are widely adopted by universities around the world as a culminating assessment in bachelor's degree programs. These projects typically involve student teams tackling complex, real-world problems proposed by external stakeholders, such as companies, NGOs, or research centers. Although they offer valuable hands-on experience, managing Capstone projects can be challenging due to their multiple stages and demands. The process typically begins by identifying students' interests, followed by sourcing and selecting potential projects from external organizations. After presenting these options to students, groups must be formed based on various criteria, including academic ranking, GPA, previous experience, and individual skill sets. In this paper, we detail a web-based tool designed to streamline the management of Capstone projects at Insper, with an emphasis on project sourcing and group formation. We also discuss the technological solutions and the challenges encountered throughout development and deployment. Furthermore, we present usage data from recent years, offering insights that may prove valuable for institutions or teams developing similar tools in the future.
翻译:毕业设计项目作为学士学位课程的终极评估环节,已被全球高校广泛采用。这类项目通常由学生团队应对外部利益相关方(如企业、非政府组织或研究中心)提出的复杂现实问题。尽管毕业设计项目能提供宝贵的实践经验,但由于其多阶段特性及多样化需求,项目管理往往面临诸多挑战。该流程通常始于识别学生兴趣方向,随后从外部机构征集并筛选潜在项目。在向学生展示可选项目后,需根据学业排名、平均绩点、既往经验及个人技能组合等多重标准组建项目团队。本文详细阐述了一款为优化Insper毕业设计项目管理而设计的网络工具,重点关注项目征集与团队组建环节。同时,我们探讨了开发与部署过程中采用的技术方案及面临的挑战。此外,本文展示了近年来的平台使用数据,为未来开发类似工具的机构或团队提供了具有参考价值的实践洞见。