What is i-Capstone?

Get ready to make a real impact! The Interdisciplinary Capstone (i-Capstone): Future Cities course at the University of Waterloo offers an exciting opportunity for students and community leaders to co-create innovative solutions to the challenges faced by our cities and communities. With a focus on sustainable housing, infrastructure, advanced mobility systems, and integrated urban planning, this course is your chance to support communities with projects.

But that's not all—this isn't just any capstone course! Students will earn course credit while applying their knowledge from across various disciplines, collaborating with peers from different faculties, and engaging with industry leaders. This interdisciplinary approach allows students to bring their unique skills and perspectives to the table, working on solution-oriented projects that demonstrate skills in problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication. Along the way, they will build valuable connections with community partners, expanding their professional networks and opening doors to future opportunities.

Each student will be matched with an interdisciplinary team on a project of shared interest around future cities themes. Project ideas may originate from students or Future Cities Institute external partners, which include municipalities from across Canada, researchers, and select corporate partners. The first few weeks of class will be spent laying the groundwork to ensure successful team and project formation.

‍The i-Capstone course counts in place of the capstone degree requirements in requisite programs in the Faculties of Arts, Engineering, Environment, Math and Science.‍Plus, there's a bonus: student teams have the chance to win prize money donated by the Future Cities Institute founded by CAIVAN.Join us in this unique journey to explore, innovate, and shape the future of urban living. Together, we'll inspire change and create cities that are sustainable, resilient, and ready for the future!

i-Capstone Student Registration

Course details

MTHEL 398 (Math Special Topics Elective) and

GENE403/404 Interdisciplinary Capstone

‍Section 1: Enrol with a team

To enrol: email the instructor

• from your UWaterloo account,
• CC all team members,
• CC all appropriate academic advisors,
• include all student ID numbers,
• indicate which program each student is enrolled in,
• confirm that all students are in Waterloo this term,
• describe the topic area(s) of interest and,
• indicate whether you are potentially looking for an additional member.

If you already have a team, you can all enrol together. Your team probably has a project area or topic of interest -- or you might be interested in this year’s theme of Future Cities.We will spend the first week or two on team formation and project ideation and definition.

Section 2: Enrol as an individual looking for a team - Future Cities!

Future Cities is the theme for this year. This is a broad area with many opportunities for interdisciplinary projects about sustainability of where and how most of humanity lives. If you are interested in Future Cities and open to working with new people in different disciplines, then this is for you!

‍Register now to be considered for taking part in the Interdisciplinary Capstone: Future Cities. You will be asked to enter your details and provide a short description of the types of projects or topics are you interested in being involved in during the course.