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The Vandal Hybrid Racing Team is a non-profit organization which advances the education of future engineers by designing and building a vehicle to compete in the annual Formula Hybrid competitions. The mission of the Vandal Hybrid Racing Team is to build the best Formula Hybrid vehicle possible using our acquired engineering and real world skills while having a good time. The Vandal Hybrid Racing Team is a great way for students to gain appreciation for the hands on side of engineering. Many skills used to build the formula hybrid vehicle are not taught in the class, but gained through trial and error along with plenty of practice. Because of the vast range of skills students learn while being a team member, the project produces very well rounded engineers with an appreciable understanding of how to apply engineering principles to every day challenges.

Jordan Anderson
B.S.M.E., Expected May 2014

Sub-System: Throttle By Wire

Duties: Team Captain, Engine Management

Bio: Interest in machine design and CFD/FEA modeling and optimization. Deans list fall 2013.

Email: ande0878@vandals.uidaho.edu

Jonathan Andring
B.S.M.E., Expected May 2014

Sub-System: Brake System, Pingel Shifter

Duties: Chief Engineer...

Bio: I am a senior mechanical engineering student at the University of Idaho. I grew up most of my life in northern Idaho and enjoy many outdoor activities including, skiing, hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, and ATV riding. I also enjoy engine rebuilding and tinkering on various mechanical systems. When I graduated from high school, I went to North Idaho College for the Welding Technology program. After graduating from this program, I went to work for Diedrich Manufacturing, a manufacturer of high end coffee roasters. My work at Diedrich Manufacturing included fabricating/welding tubular and sheet metals parts, many of which were labor intensive and detailed. I also worked on many new designs/prototypes. After about three and a half years, I came to the conclusion that I wanted to go back to school for mechanical engineering. Now, four and a half years later, I am on the hybrid formula car SAE design team, and will be graduating in May of 2014 with my B.S.M.E.

Email: andr8464@vandals.uidaho.edu

Derek Arrotta
B.S.M.E., Expected May 2014

Sub-System: Engine Management</li>

Duties: Wiki Manager, Pingel Shifter fix, Rules and Safety Officer, ESAC funding, CATIA manager, helped with making Body.</li>

Bio: I grew up in Spokane, WA and have done most of my higher education in Idaho. I've continuously been on the deans list and honor roll the past two years at the University of Idaho, passed the FE exam, and currently have a 3.52 GPA. I'm a huge fan of music, I play the guitar, love to play basketball and soccer, rock climb, and hike in my free time. So far I've been interested in creative design (Solidworks and CATIA) and the dynamics of project management. Although career-wise I am open to all forms of engineering and am eager to learn more.</li>

Email: arro6582@vandals.uidaho.edu</li>

Amos Bartlow
B.S.E.E. with Aerospace Studies Minor, Expected May 2014

Sub-System: Energy Management, Low Voltage Controls, High Voltage Tractive System</li>

Duties:

Bio: Emphasis in micro-controllers and HF circuits. A part of AFROTC, FHSAE, and the clean snowmobile team. Achievements include UI deans list and honor roll.</li>

Email: bart9078@gmail.com</li>



Adam Bunch
B.S.M.E., Expected May 2014

Sub-System: Frame, Impact Intennuator</li>

Duties:</li>

Bio: I am a Mechanical Engineer at the University of Idaho and will be graduating May 2014. I chose engineering because of my passion for racing and always trying to achieve top performance on whatever I was racing. I have been racing since I was of age to do so and because of that I joined the FHSAE team for senior design. I am currently assigned to the frame, impact int. and a redesign of a staging clutch for the car. Aside from engineering I am a member of Sigma Alpha Epsilon fraternity and ran track for the University for two years.</li>

Email: bunc4650@vandals.uidaho.edu</li>

Ignacio Lopez
B.S.M.E., Expected May 2014

Sub-System: Body, Ergonomics, Future Re-gen</li>

Duties:</li>

Bio: A part of society of hispanic professional engineers, dean's list.</li>

Email: lope0093@vandals.uidaho.edu

Nathan Peterson
B.S.M.E., Expected May 2014

<li>Sub-System: Suspension, Tractive System Measurement Point (TSMP), Apex Joint.</li>

<li>Duties:</li>

<li>Bio: A part of SAE, theta chi fraternity, and resonate church. Achievements include dean's list (fall 2013 and spring 2012) and center for advanced energy studies (CASE) scholar.</li>

<li>Email: pete9356@vandals.uidaho.edu</li>

Artemio Ambriz
VIrtual Technology and Design Major

<li>Sub-System: Body.</li>

<li>Duties: Design the new body shape.</li>

<li>Bio: I am a part of aerospace and augmented reality senior capstone group. This project was a great opportunity to advance my skills in virtual design and was a pleasure to work on. </li>

<li>Email: ambr5358@vandals.uidaho.edu</li>