Minutes of Meeting

Location: Zoom

Date: 06/08/2026 – 5:00 pm
Led by: Dr. Mayra Socarras and Dean Lara Sharp
Purpose: First meeting outlining an initial pass of the Senior Proposal

1. Scheduling Issues
   1. Some students raised concerns about the time switch.
   2. Proposed solution: move classes from face-to-face to Zoom.
   3. While the moving to zoom was an accepted measure, it didn’t solve everyone’s problems. Therefore, a poll will be sent to be completed this week to define the new date and time of the meetings.
2. This Week’s Task
   1. Create a Padlet using the provided template: https://padlet.com/larasharp2002/eet4910-draft-template-nep8y6kfvvyrirce
   2. Write the problem statement
   3. Conduct research
   4. Start the systems document
   5. Identify possible constraints and challenges
   6. Begin drafting the project timeline
3. New Approach This Semester
   1. There won’t be multiple proposals per group, just the one to be completed.
   2. Conduct a SWOT analysis (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) to determine that project.
   3. Post results on Padlet, or schedule an appointment with Sharp and Socarras.
   4. The professor will provide feedback asynchronously via padlet.
4. All Required Assets
   1. System-level diagram with interfaces
   2. System requirements (per IEEE standard)
   3. System specification (limitations/requirements for correct system performance)
   4. Web page
5. Key Deadlines
   1. First version of concept: June 29th
   2. Project proposal report: July 26th
   3. Project proposal presentation: July 31st
6. Other useful information
   1. Lara Sharp’s office location: Building 9-140