Become an Industry Partner

Partner with us to solve real problems, grow talent, and advance innovation.

Whether you’re a startup or a global manufacturer, partnering with our department connects you with faculty expertise, diverse student talent, and state-of-the-art facilities. Partners accelerate R&D, build brand presence on campus, and recruit job‑ready graduates, while making a direct impact on student learning.

Getting Started

To get started, email EECE@wwu.edu. Please include 'Capstone', 'Research', or 'Hiring' in your subject line so we can route your request quickly.

Why Partner with EECE @ WWU?

For your organization

  • Access emerging technical talent and evaluate candidates on real work
  • Tackle back‑burner R&D and proof‑of‑concepts with faculty mentorship
  • Raise your visibility on campus via events, signage, and digital channels
  • Build a recruitment pipeline

For students & community

  • Hands‑on, industry‑relevant experience
  • Exposure to real constraints: budgets, standards, safety, timelines
  • Networking with engineers, hiring managers, and mentors
  • Impactful projects that serve regional needs

Partnership Options

Campus Engagement

We invite industry partners, alumni, and community leaders to engage with our students through guest lectures, workshops, tech talks, hackathons, and information sessions. Our students are eager to learn from real-world practitioners and understand the landscape of the current job market. Whether you want to share a technical deep-dive, run a resume workshop, or present an overview of your company for recruitment purposes, we would love to host you. Please fill out the form below to propose a session. Our team will review your submission and follow up to confirm logistics.

Industry Speaker Interest Form

Capstone Design Projects

Student teams complete a three‑quarter project, involving scoping, prototyping, testing, and delivering a final report & demo.

  • Your role: Provide a problem statement, constraints, periodic feedback, and a day‑to‑day point of contact (approx. 1–2 hrs/week). Drafting a strong problem statement often involves some back-and-forth to ensure it aligns with our educational objectives. Final versions are due each March, with student teams beginning work the following academic year.
  • We provide: Faculty advising, project management scaffolding, lab space & equipment, IP & safety guidance, final deliverables.
  • Ideal for: Prototypes, firmware/apps, embedded & controls, hardware integration, automation systems, IoT devices, renewable energy solutions, and microgrid and distributed energy projects.

See our archive of past capstone projects for examples of successful industry-sponsored projects.

Sponsored Research & Consulting

Work directly with faculty and graduate students on applied research, feasibility studies, and advanced prototyping. Scopes range from a few weeks to multi‑year collaborations.

Scholarships & Student Support

Name a scholarship, fund student travel, or underwrite competition teams. Great for brand visibility and recruiting.

Equipment & In‑Kind Gifts

Donate tools, components, software licenses, or materials. Eligible gifts receive acknowledgment and may be tax‑deductible. We can help with documentation.

Talent Pipeline: Internships and Full-Time Jobs

Coordinate internships and early‑career roles. We’ll promote your postings and help match candidates.