This capstone experience is the culminating project for students in the Master of Education program, specializing in areas such as Learning and Instruction, Learning Experience Design and Technology, Special Education, and Higher Education Administration. Students will apply their advanced knowledge, research skills, and pedagogical training to address real-world educational challenges in collaboration with partner organizations. The goal of this capstone is to integrate theory and practice through an applied project that reflects the following areas of graduate-level learning: Specialized Knowledge: Students will demonstrate a deep understanding of major educational theories, research methods, and professional practices within their specialization. They will apply this knowledge to solve relevant problems and generate evidence-informed solutions, drawing from allied disciplines when appropriate. Broad and Integrative Knowledge: Projects will involve synthesizing concepts and methods across sub-fields of education—such as curriculum design, technology integration, inclusive education, or policy analysis—to explore the benefits and limitations of multi-perspective approaches. Applied and Collaborative Learning: Students will design and implement a project outside the classroom setting that addresses a practical challenge in education. This includes engaging with real stakeholders, applying best practices, and reflecting on professional standards and debates relevant to their area of focus. Civic, Global, and Intercultural Learning: Capstone work will invite students to engage critically with issues of equity, diversity, inclusion, and access. They will assess policy or practice through both scholarly research and the lived experiences or narratives of relevant communities and stakeholders. Experiential Learning: Each student will bring together tools, frameworks, and strategies learned throughout the program and apply them to real-world educational contexts. The experience fosters deeper insight into the role of educators as change agents within institutions and communities. This experience empowers students to lead, evaluate, design, and innovate within a variety of educational settings—whether K–12, higher education, nonprofit, or community-based environments.

This capstone experience provides companies with a team of senior-level bioengineering learners who are trained to apply engineering design principles to solve complex real-world biomedical challenges. Throughout the course, learners will: Design, develop, and prototype medical devices, diagnostic tools, or bioengineering systems. Work under real-world fiscal, regulatory, and safety constraints to refine their designs. Utilize prototyping labs and wet lab spaces to construct and test solutions. Communicate findings effectively through written reports, oral presentations, and technical documentation . Consider ethical, environmental, and economic factors in engineering solutions. Learners will: Apply engineering and bioengineering principles to solve complex problems. Conduct background research , including journal articles and patents , to inform design choices. Develop a working prototype or simulation with documentation and testing data. Address safety, compliance, and regulatory considerations in the design process. Communicate results effectively through design history documentation, presentations, and final reports . Work in interdisciplinary team settings to complete projects on time and within scope.

This experience is designed for a learner with a keen interest in genetics and cell biology, focusing on cutting-edge topics such as CRISPR, personalized medicine, targeted therapy, nanomedicine, drug delivery systems, and genetic forensics. The learner will apply their theoretical knowledge to real-world challenges, crafting comprehensive analyses and strategic proposals. The experience aims to bridge the gap between academic concepts and industry applications, enabling learners to contribute valuable insights to projects within a limited timeframe.

This experience connects industry professionals with Northeastern students specializing in health informatics. They are equipped to tackle clinical, technical, and business challenges in healthcare. Students are trained to leverage technology and information management to enhance healthcare delivery and outcomes. By participating in this program, companies can engage with students who are adept at data extraction, analysis, and implementation, while students gain practical experience and build professional networks that could lead to future collaborations.