Capstone Connect 2026
Connecting Student Talent With Industry Mentorship
What if a student team could help tackle a challenge facing your industry?
Join Nexus234 to learn how you can serve as a capstone project advisor and help guide George Mason University students as they develop innovative solutions to real-world problems. You’ll hear about standout projects from the past year, explore opportunities for future collaborations, and learn how your expertise can help students strengthen their critical thinking, problem-solving, and teamwork skills.
Nexus234 offers funding of up to $6,000 per project for projects in information sciences and technology, mechanical engineering, bioengineering, and electrical engineering.
Whether you have a project idea, a challenge you’d like students to explore, or simply want to learn more about the capstone experience, this event is a great opportunity to connect with faculty, industry leaders, and the next generation of innovators.
The time commitment is minimal, but the impact can be significant for both students and the technologies they create.
Featured Speakers
Mechanical Engineering
Dr. Leigh McCue, Professor and Chair, George Mason University
Alexis “Lexi” Chivers, Team Lead, Salus Project
Kenan Aden, COO, Didlake
Information Sciences and Technology
Gail Therrien, Professor of Practice, Director of Capstone, Assistant Department Chair of Information Sciences and Technology, George Mason University
Veronica Jack, Student, George Mason University
Jon Hays, Attorney, Law Office of Jon F. Hays
Bioengineering
Shani Ross, Associate Chair of Undergraduate Programs, George Mason University
