07/04/2022
University of New Mexico engineering students splashed down in third place at this year’s national solar-powered boat competition in Ohio.
The annual Solar Splash event pits student teams from universities across the U.S. against each other in a series of challenges that measure the capabilities of solar boats designed and built by engineering students. Teams compete on everything from speed and endurance to maneuverability and design innovation.
Students built boat, electric race car for event