Who we are
We are a group of undergraduate students organized in an effort to promote alternative fuels and energy sources. The group is open to any Carnegie Mellon student and many majors are represented in the organization.
The group is mainly composed of engineers because the technical aspect of designing an efficient and competative competitive provides hands on experience that can not be gained in the classroom. We are students who have dedication and will work on a project to ensure its completion, even though most of us are not receiving credit for our work.
Students from Tepper, CFA and H&SS are involved in both construction of the boat and the business and marketing side of the project. CMU Solar Splash is a rich interdisciplinary setting where we are able to develop our professional skills. We make promotional material for Solar Splash and seek support from Carnegie Mellon students and faculty, as well as corporate sponsors. We write grant proposals and business letters to secure funding for the project. And we manage the organization's accounts and budget.
Team Photo
Where we work, test and compete
Work on campus
We hold group meetings and design review in Porter/Baker Hall
Small scale work on the Hull is done at Lluis's house. (5415 Plainfield Avenue. Look for an old white Mercedes in the driveway.)
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Testing
We perform system testing at nearby Lake Arthur in Morain State Park.
Competition
The Solar Splash Race in 2006 was in Fayetteville Arkansas, and this will also be the site of the 2007 competition.
Who can get involved
The CMU Solar Splash organization is always looking for support. We need people for all aspects of the project. Areas where we need more people include:- Business
- Fiscally responsible people to perform accounting tasks and manage the budget.
- Marketing
- Graphic Designers to create engaging media.
- Writers to improve the copy of this website, write grant proposals and work on the technical report.
- Power Management
- Electrical and Computer Engineers to test the solar array system and develop optimizing charge controllers.
- Hull
- Materials Science students to help analyze and work with composite materials.
- Propulsion
- Mechanical Engineers to help design and test the drive train system
Joining Solar Splash
If you are interested in developing green technology or have a passion for designing hulls, consider joining CMU Solar Splash. Undergraduate and graduate students from all colleges can join.
A good way to get involved is to find an event that interests you. Please contact us with any questions about the organization.