University of Michigan Solar Car Team
Peter Patrick is currently a Steering Engineer for the University of Michigan Solar Car Team, where responsibilities encompass ideation, design, optimization, and validation of the steering system since September 2022. In addition, Peter served as a Product Engineering Intern at Steelcase from May to August 2024, focusing on product development and research in material exploration for the Everwall product line. Peter is pursuing a Bachelor of Engineering in Mechanical Engineering at the University of Michigan College of Engineering, expected to graduate in May 2026, following the completion of a high school diploma from Cheboygan Area High School in May 2022.
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University of Michigan Solar Car Team
The University of Michigan Solar Car Team is an entirely student-run organization, comprised of University students from a variety of majors and backgrounds. Founded in 1989, this team has built, tested, and raced 16 highly competitive solar-powered electric vehicles. The team races both nationally and internationally, regularly competing in two biannual solar races. The team has shared a podium finish with the most competitive teams in the world, finishing top-3 six times in the World Solar Challenge in Australia! Additionally, the team has won 9 national championships, including 5 of the 6 previous races. Because of this legacy, the team is recognized as the most successful team in North America.