ENGINEERING THE FUTURE

WINDSOR 2010 ENGINEERING PROJECTS

In today’s economy, industry must be innovative and more efficient than ever. Engineers

play a critical role in helping companies accomplish this by developing new products,

technology, and by finding ingenious ways to keep industry moving forward.

The University of Windsor Engineering program strives to instill a wide-range of skills in

our students, so that they can offer ideas to advance industry immediately after

graduating. One way we do this is by challenging students with fourth year design

projects.

Students work in teams to design, analyze, build and test projects that range from

formula vehicles to wind turbines. Students must also work together to raise funds for

their projects and ensure that they adhere to a tight schedule and budget. Industry is

involved as well, providing design advice, machine services, even areas for students to

work with employees in their facilities.

The result is a dose of reality that helps students to “hit the ground running” when they

graduate. In turn, businesses have the opportunity to work with young engineers who

have both theoretical knowledge, as well as practical skills—engineers who can help

move industry forward in these turbulent times.

Baja SAE The 2010 Baja SAE vehicle will compete in

Rochester, New York. This small off-road race

vehicle is designed by students to take-on an

incredible variety of weather and loading

conditions. The vehicle must float and

maneuver through water while still being able

to successfully complete the endurance race.

The team plans to build on success of past

years in order to make the 2010 car very

competitive.

2010 CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTS

Formula SAE Nearly a decade since the

inauguration of the Formula

SAE program at the

University of Windsor, the

2010 team is primed to raise

the program to new heights.

It is an exciting year for the

Formula team as they change

to a lighter, more powerful

engine and couple it with a

completely redesigned

chassis and suspension

system. Innovative material

technologies, traction

control and a stand-alone data acquisition system will further challenge the students and

provide a distinct advantage at the annual competition at Michigan International Speedway.

2010 CAPSTONE DESIGN PROJECTS

SAE Aero Design The Aero Design project challenges students

to design and fabricate a radio controlled air-

craft that will compete in the 2010 SAE com-

petition in Fort Worth, Texas. The goal is to

carry the largest payload possible, while

staying within the competition’s design con-

straints. Having placed 5th overall in 2009,

this year’s team plans to push the design

limits, in hopes of further improving the University of Windsor’s Aero Design standing.

Team Leader Contact Information

Aero Design Alex Laplante laplanta@uwindsor.ca

Baja SAE Cody Sinnaeve sinnaevd@uwindsor.ca

Formula SAE James Finch finch@uwindsor.ca

2010 SAE Design Teams: Building on Past Success to Move into the Future

Together We Can Engineer the Future Windsor Engineering students work to create projects that are innovative yet economical.

Our students build projects at costs far lower than most of their peers in other universities.

This means good value for your donation dollar.

Industry and alumni provide monetary donations, materials, advice, fabrication time, soft-

ware, and marketing materials, among other things, that move our programs forward. In ad-

dition, every student contributes to the team while helping with monthly fundraising events.

It’s the collective effort that makes a difference. Gifts of any size are equally important. All

monetary and material donations are eligible for an income tax receipt with your support of

the Windsor engineering design programs.

Platinum Support—$6,000 or above Your company will be recognized as a platinum donor with a prominent logo on the

cars, websites and other media distributed throughout the year

You will receive a plaque recognizing your contribution as well as priority booking

privileges to display the vehicle(s) at your company location or event

Gold Support—$1,000 to $5,999 Your company will be recognized as a gold donor with your logo displayed on the cars,

websites and other media distributed throughout the year

You will also receive a plaque recognizing your contribution as well booking privileges

to display the vehicle(s) at your company location or event

Silver Support—$500 to $999 Your company will be recognized as a silver donor with a small logo on the cars, web-

sites and other media distributed throughout the year

You will also receive a certificate recognizing your contribution as well booking privi-

leges to display the vehicle(s) at your company location or event

Bronze Support—Up to $499 Your company will receive a certificate recognizing your support as well as recognition

as a bronze donor on the websites and other media distributed throughout the year

Please Contact Us if You Need Further Information Feel free to contact Ms. Chris Allsop, Engineering Development Officer, at (519) 253-3000,

extension 4140 or by email at callsop@uwindsor.ca

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