Who We Are:
The University of Michigan Chem-E Car team is a diverse group of students responsible for designing, building, and testing shoe-box sized cars that start, run, and stop solely on chemical reactions. Chem-E-Car currently has two active cars: one powered by pressure from a chemical reaction, and the other using a battery/stopping mechanism. We're also in the midst of developing a new combustion reaction powered car!
The goal of Chem-E Car is to develop and advance our members' engineering and communicative skills, while enabling direct engagement with various areas of the engineering field. Our team consists of 40+ active members from different parts of the University of Michigan campus. We pride ourselves on bringing together students of different disciplines, levels of expertise, and backgrounds in order to not only advance our car, but also offer an opportunity to connect and learn from each other. Right now, we are exploring new technologies for the upcoming regional conference, where we'll compete against 200+ schools for a spot at the national competition in Fall 2025. Your support will help us innovate and represent the University of Michigan at this prestigious event!
Last year, University of Michigan Chem-E-Car placed 3rd and 4th at the AIChE Regional Competition with our pressure-powered and battery/stopping cars. This past fall, we placed 11th out of 51 cars competing from universities across the globe. Currently, we are developing new, innovative reactions and mechanisms to refine our cars for AIChE Regional Chem-E-Car Competition at the end of March.
The University of Michigan Chem-E-Car offers students the opportunity to apply their coursework to real-world challenges. As one of the few teams uniquely driven by chemical engineers, we play a crucial role in supporting and advancing engineering education. However, we welcome students of all majors, fostering an inclusive environment where everyone can contribute. Through our competitions, we also raise awareness of the chemical engineering field and of its importance within the engineering community.
Why to Give:
As we prepare for regional competition, we require funding for transportation, registration fees, building materials, chemicals, and more. We are committed to making this experience accessible to all members, covering the full costs for those who wish to attend, and ensuring that every team member gains valuable networking and hands-on engineering experience beyond what we are able to learn in a lab environment. This includes problem solving for any challenges that may arise the day of competition, presenting our poster to judges, and communicating with teammates to determine the most effective ways to approach the competition.
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