Racing the Sun
Career Day-Tucson – February 15, 2023
Career Day-Phoenix – February 16, 2023
Students will be introduced to different engineering, automotive and related field occupational and educational opportunities. Students will have the opportunity to tour facilities and engage with professionals in the fields of STEM.
How it works
Before building
- Teachers are oriented to the program and gather their teams
- Participants learn the basics at Workshops Day
- Participants submit release forms
While Designing and Building
- Students plan, design, and build their carts
- Students present their progress to mentors and make changes through iterations
- Students visit companies and universities on Career Day
After building
- Teams undergo safety checks and conduct trial runs on Test Day
- Teams present their work to industry judges
- Teams compete on Race Day
Challenges and skills
Students spend nine months preparing for Race Day with the support of their teachers and mentors. Along the way, they apply concepts from physics, engineering, and energy to solve real-world problems through collaboration within their teams.
Interpersonal skills
- Teamwork
- Critical thinking
- Communication
- Adaptability
- Social skills
Technical skills
- Mechanical engineering
- Electrical engineering
- Math
- Physics
- Fabrication
Workforce skills
- Project management
- Leadership
- Fundraising
- Marketing
- Budgeting