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UBC Rocket is Going to Competition!

UBC Rocket is re-launching at the Spaceport America Cup to defend our winning title AND reach greater heights! Story Description This past summer, 20 of our members drove down to the New Mexico desert to represent UBC at the premier international rocketry competition, the Spaceport America Cup (SAC). We brought only our first rocket and […] More

UBC Solar: Fund our Solar Array!

UBC Solar: Fund our Solar Array!

We are building a solar-powered racing vehicle and due to the expensive nature of solar cells, we are requesting donations for this key component! Story Description UBC Solar is the solar-racing student design team of the University of British Columbia. We are building a solar powered racing vehicle for the 2019 Formula Sun Grand Prix, […] More

Formula UBC Racing team’s 2018 Racecar

Formula UBC Racing team’s 2018 Racecar

Your support helps improve Formula UBC’s performance on an international scale while providing valuable, hands-on experience to young engineers. Story Description The Formula SAE Intercollegiate Design Series, hosted by the Society of Automotive Engineers, is an engineering exercise constructed around the exciting subject of motorsport. Every year, 12 competitions are held across four continents with […] More

UBC Rocket Goes to Competition

UBC Rocket Goes to Competition

We’ve spent the last 9 months designing and building a rocket that will launch to 10,000 feet, and we need your support to help us take it t More

UBC Formula Electric Race Car

UBC Formula Electric Race Car

We’re building UBC’s first electric race car to compete in the annual Formula SAE competition against universities from around the world. Support our team and GM Canada will match your gift! Story Description Formula SAE is regarded as one of the most rigorous challenges for student engineers. It consists of 10 competitions across 4 continents […] More