World Solar Challenge 2009

Colleges & Universities A-Z University of Michigan
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<p>As many of you know, Michigan has one of the most sucessful traditions in the World Solar Challenge, one of the most significant solar-powered car race in the World. Universities compete with major corporations such as Nissan, Honda and General Motors. </p>

<p>For the third time in the last 5 races, the University of Michigan has finished third. In all three instances, Michigan had the best performance by any university.</p>

<p>What can I say folks, is there anything we don't do well? Go Blue baby!</p>

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<p>Lol, I hope I can join the solar car team next year o_O</p>

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<p>Solar car is not just for engineers. It is a great experience for students of a wide range of interests and skills. The Business Division is a unique opporunity for business students (or aspiring business students) to get some real “hands on” experience. (Great material for Ross essays.) Check out umsolar.com for more information and contacts.</p>

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<p>I should mention that this is an entirely student-run organization. Students:</p>

<p>1) Raise awareness for the car and the race (PR, Marketing, Communications etc…)</p>

<p>2) Raise money for the entire project (we are talking hundreds of thousands of dollars here)</p>

<p>3) Design the care (both technically and aethetically)</p>

<p>4) Build the car</p>

<p>As RE52 said, members of the team from from several colleges within the university, including the CoE, LSA and Ross.</p>