Think
Outside the Barrel
Michigan State University Solar Racing Team
We are a student run group composed of the next generation of talented engineers and entrepreneurs. We were founded in 2000, and have been competitively designing and racing solar-powered vehicles ever since. We aim to gain experiences that go beyond the classroom, while promoting a Greener future!
Leadership
Prerana Gundaa
President
Samuel Rabick
Electrical Director
Ryan Qualley
Mechanical Director
Joshua D’sa
Business Director
Vikram Guruswamy
Operations Director
I absolutely had no clue about how the things work on a car like the communication protocols, safety measures, fabrication and much more. But everyone here is so helpful and supportive that now I at least understand these basic things pretty clearly!
As a freshman, I was so confused (New environment, a lot of students and no friends from the school) and I didn’t understand a lot of things, however after talking with other members of Solar Car, I started to enjoy my time in this club, even I started to pursue Computer Engineering major, and receive knowledge from upperclassmen undergraduate students. Step by step, I get knowledges and after certain period, I can become a very good member, with decent skills to make our Solar Car better than other’s.
THE ROAD AHEAD
Fall 2022
Design, Simulation & Review
Our new car Cynisca be built from the ground up with new electrical and mechanical components. Before investing in hardware implementations, a solid design must be brainstormed and thoroughly scrutinized.
Spring 2023
Prototyping, Testing & Manufacturing
Mechanical components such as the frame, body and drivetrain are manufactured. Electrical components are assembled and tested.
Summer 2023
Continue Manufacturing
Fall 2023
Build, Assembly & Integration
With all the components for various subsystems built, they are integrated together into a final road ready vehicle.
2024
Road Testing & Strategy
The final phase before competition is road testing the car, collecting data on it’s performance for optimization. Based on competition details and design of our car, a strategy is created to compete.
Email: solar@msu.edu
Shipping
Organization Name: Michigan State University Solar Racing Team
Small Orders: 428 S. Shaw Lane Room 2120 East Lansing MI 48824
Large Orders: 166 Service Road East Lansing MI 48824