About EGL
Capstone Project
All students in the EGL specialization of the Michigan Engineering Honors Program engage in their capstone project through the Tauber Institute for Global Operations during the summer between their Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees. This project integrates engineering and business elements in addressing significant operational changes.
Course Registration
- When to Register: Winter term preceding the capstone project
- Credits: 3 to 4 credit course
Project Details
- Duration: 12-week program
- Compensation: Paid team project
- Focus: High-visibility operations-related challenges, combining engineering and business components
- Outcome: Successful projects yield significant returns on investment for the sponsoring companies
Spotlight! Presentation
After completing the summer project, student teams return to Michigan to present thier work at the Spotlight! event. Industry judges evaluate the projects, and scholarships are awarded to the teams with the best project outcomes.


Stacie Edington
Honors Location:
251 Chrysler Center
2121 Bonisteel Blvd.
Ann Arbor, MI 48109-2092
Hours:
Monday – Friday
8:30 AM – 12:00 PM EST
1:00 PM – 5:00 PM EST
Walk-In Peer Advising Hours:
Monday – Friday
1:30 PM – 4:30 PM EST
(September – April)
Contact Us:
Email: coehonors@umich.edu
Phone: (734) 763-0505