Where have I been?

My last post was way too long ago. Well, I am going to jump right back in! I had an amazing summer at Tesla Motors. I learned a large amount, and received invaluable experience designing, engineering, and building battery packs over the six months that I spent working for Tesla. In addition to my work, I got to drive a Tesla Roadster. I explored California by making trips to different cities and National Parks. Finally, I met an amazing amount of passionate hardworking intellectuals that I plan to keep in touch with!

Even though the summer is over, I am still extremely busy! At the start of September I returned to Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology in Terre Haute, IN to continue my degree in Engineering. I was appointed and have been acting at the Overall Team Leader for Rose-Hulman EcoCAR. I have been enjoying managing the team and also making many appearances throughout Indiana. I have spoken at industry conferences and many other events. However, I think the most valuable experiences are the trips that I have made to talk to students. I really wish someone had talked to me when I was in middle school and high school. I hope I have been able to offer inspiration and encourage more students to become interested in electric cars! These experiences also inspired me to keep working hard and advancing in the electric car industry.

Right now I am fully occupied by school work, organizing a philanthropy event, Pike Fire Truck Pull and EcoCAR. At the start of April, I will host the third annual fire truck pull, an event to raise money and awareness for Special Olympics Indiana. In early June, I will be in Michigan with the rest of Rose-Hulman EcoCAR for the final competition. After the vehicle testing is complete, we will all travel to Washington D.C. for our final presentations. Finally, I will return to Tesla for a second internship and continue work on the world's most advanced electric cars!