About

The Mission: The Illinois State University Solar Car Team aims to offer a unique learning experience for students interested in science, engineering, and technology as well as to provide an educational program to demonstrate the benefits of alternative energy to Illinois State University and neighboring communities. We plan to compete in races across North America as a way to test and improve our design and our skills.

The Team: The Illinois State University Solar Race Team is a multidisciplinary team of students and faculty who volunteer time and energy to advance their skills and the promise of renewable energy. Led by Computer Physics majors Nick Jurasek and Nathan Nutter, the team consists of more than 20 students and alumni from four departments at Illinois State University. The student team is advised by Professors Dan Holland, Brian Clark, and David Marx in the Physics department and John Fesler and David Kennel in the Technology department.

Join Us: Regardless of your major, your skills can be honed and put to work in this expansive project. Send e-mail to mercury@ilstu.edu for more information.