Rich DeGraff, Chair, Board of Managers | Sandia National Laboratories
Rich DeGraff, Chair, Board of Managers | Sandia National Laboratories
Middle school students from across New Mexico are gearing up for the annual electric car challenge hosted by Sandia National Laboratories. The event, set for November 16 at Kennedy Middle School in Albuquerque, will see participation from 47 teams representing 24 schools.
The competition is sponsored by Sandia and Los Alamos national laboratories. It challenges students to build fast electric cars capable of carrying a payload using a basic kit that includes a motor and three AA alkaline batteries. Creativity is encouraged within certain dimensions.
This year’s event features newcomers and includes teams from Title 1 schools. “I’m thrilled about the NM Electric Car Challenge, especially with the addition of more teams from diverse communities across New Mexico,” said Deb Menke, K-12 STEM Outreach program coordinator at Sandia.
Students and teachers have been preparing for months to compete in races on a 10-meter course, design challenges, and optional research presentations. “This initiative not only fosters innovation and teamwork but also empowers students to explore sustainable technologies," Menke added.
Volunteers from Sandia will assist as judges, scorekeepers, and technical advisors during the event.
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