Project Manager

Adam Bennet

So

Faculty Advisor

Dr. Hank Voss

Faculty

Public Relations

Geoff Hoffman

So

Logistics

Jeremy Shea

Fr

Marketing

Electrical

Mechanical

Associate Members

Shawn Miller

Jr

Travis Gaulden

Jr

T.J. Ellis

So

Jason Andreasen

Jr

Jill Mueller

Jr

Alan Graves

Sr

Chris Fennig

So

Matthew Bell

Sr

Eric Olson

So

Mark Hansen

Jr

Andy Fennig

Fr

Andres Cabezas

Jr

Steve Stahr

So

Joel Martin

Sr

Vinnie Siratei

So

Jon Duncan

So

Joel Nichols

Sr

David Voss

Fr

Dave Fussle

So

Rudy Vugteveen

Jr

David Larson

Jr

Brenden Lee

Jr

Heather Lorimor

Jr

Melissa Mange

So

How can a small liberal arts university like Taylor compete in this major event? Taylor may be small, but our accomplishments are not. One example is space research. We have won several research proposals, and currently have a satellite instrument in space. Also, the Solar Racing Team is putting existing technologies together instead of becoming lost in innovation. This strategy mirrors what engineers must do to be successful in industry.

Students at Taylor gain valuable experience in a broad range of activities. Future engineers learn to apply classroom knowledge to a real world design and manufacturing project. Gideon's Torch is an engineering problem with the complexities of any product in the manufacturing world. Building a solar car does not just involve engineering, though. The Solar Racing Team has the dynamics of a small company. Funding and material donations are acquired and budgeted to important areas of the development and competition. Also, good project management must see that important milestones are reached on time. This project goes beyond the scope of a normal research project to encompass several areas of product development.