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Engineering Week 2023 Challenge - SOLAR CAR - Register by January 29, 2023

 

REGISTRATION CLOSED

If you would like to build a car, please order from the vendor directly at: https://kelvin.com/kelvin-economy-solar-racer-kit-with-wood-body/ 

 

 

Engineers: Reimagining the Possible, February 19-25, 2023

Founded by NSPE (National Society of Professional Engineers) in 1951, Engineers Week is dedicated to ensuring a diverse and well-educated future engineering workforce by increasing understanding of and interest in engineering and technology careers. Engineers Week is a time to:

  • Celebrate how engineers make a difference in our world
  • Increase public dialogue about the need for engineers
  • Bring engineering to life for youth, educators, and parents

UC 4-H Celebrates Aspiring Engineers!
Design and Build a Solar Car

Youth may design, build, and test their solar car using the materials provided along with any other household materials. We recommend craft sticks, cardboard, styrofoam, aluminum foil, paper clips, binder clips, etc. You may also want to use hot glue or other strong glue, rubber bands, or tape. Other helpful tools may include pliers, drills, or scissors (with parental assistance).

STEPS

  1. Register by January 29, 2023 to receive your solar car kit. It will be shipped to you from KELVIN.
      
  2. Youth design, build, and test a solar car by February 25, 2023.
      
  3. Join us on Saturday, February 25, 2023 from 3:00 to 4:00pm to share your solar car.

For questions, please contact Steven Worker at smworker@ucanr.edu.