| Title | International Solar Vehicle Project |
|---|---|
| Faculty/College/Unit | Applied Science |
| Status | Completed |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Initiation | 04/01/2013 |
| Completion | 04/01/2014 |
| Project Summary | The Project aims to broaden the scope of international opportunities for UBC Students. Through local and international collaboration and outreach on sustainability-focused programs, the project hopes to foster greater leadership, community engagement and research opportunities for students. The Project will be coordinated with UBC Solar, an interdisciplinary student-led team that allows students to learn hands-on about the potential and practical applications of solar technologies by building and racing a solar-powered vehicle. Existing leadership and peer mentoring opportunities within UBC Solar would be enhanced by the addition of international and research opportunities created through a partnership with the Chinese Central Academy for Fine Arts (CAFA). Discussions with CAFA have already taken place and there is significant interest in pursuing this partnership. A School Outreach Program, aimed at elementary and high-school students, is another significant component of the project and will ensure local community engagement through hands-on workshops. The programs and partnerships created will continue to provide opportunities for students in the long-term, well past the funding duration, in addition to gaining positive media attention. |
| Funding Details | |
| Year 1: Project Year | Year 1 |
| Year 1: Funding Year | 2013/2014 |
| Year 1: Project Type | Small TLEF |
| Year 1: Principal Investigator | Frank Ko |
| Year 1: Funded Amount | 50,000 |
| Year 1: Team Members | Frank Ko, Professor, Materials Engineering, Faculty of Applied Science |