About Us
The Michigan State University Solar Car Team is a registered student organization dedicated to the research, design, construction, and testing of a solar powered vehicle. Right now, we are focusing on production of our current car, Brasidius. We plan to race it in one of the upcoming solar car events, such as the North American Solar Challenge or the World Solar Challenge.
Get Involved
We couldn't succeed without the support of our community. Depending on your relationship to MSU, there are many ways for you to contribute. Any contribution would be a huge help to our endeavor. You would be supporting your state university, environmental awareness, and technological research.
As a Student
Self-motivated workers are always welcome to the team. Engineering knowledge is not required, but an eagerness to learn and contribute certainly is. We have plenty of work for anybody interested in contributing technical experience, working on public relations, organizing race logistics, driving race vehicles, or simply interested in a hands-on project. During the summer, we have no set work schedule. Contact the Chief Mechanical Engineer, Nick Schock, at schockni@msu.edu to find out when people are working.
As a Sponsor
Sponsorship is an excellent way to contribute to our effort while promoting your company. We could use monetary donations and in-kind gifts. Solar racing is a unique event that easily draws people's curiosity. Solar car races include numerous media stops, during which awareness is brought to the race, the teams, and the sponsors. Recognition of your support will also be prominently displayed on our website and publications. If interested in sponsoring, please contact our Public Relations Manager Lindsay Karn at karnlin1@msu.edu.
As an Alumnus/Alumna
Show your appreciation for your Alma Mater and witness the cool new solar car project it has to offer. Monetary donations are always welcome. The better our funding, the more prepared our team can be to meet upcoming challenges. If interested in donating, you can contact our Public Relations Manager Lindsay Karn at karnlin1@msu.edu or follow the instructions under Sponsors/Donors -> How To Donate.
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