A tool for capstone project management in computer science engineering

This study presents a tool for students and professors (advisors) to assist in the management and development of Capstone Projects (CP) in Computer Science Engineering. The tool emphasizes planning and monitoring tasks in particular, by providing information on other CPs of a given profile, as well as support for document management (deliverables, meeting minutes, etc.). It also offers a learning community with a social network built in to alleviate the sense of isolation experienced by some students during the project. And furthermore, this tool informs students of their peers´ progress and facilitates contact between students and faculty developing projects of a similar profile.