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Beyond the technical work that goes into producing two top cars, UFSAE also reaches out to the community to promote the ideals of engineering and the University of Florida.
We take pride in their vehicles , but also in the fact that we actively seek ways to share the fundamentals of engineering with the potential engineers of the future. Our organization tries its best to diversify its outreach by hosting events and tours for a variety of school and after school programs. Gator Motorsports has given tours and hosted activities for many groups including Gator Trax, Boy Scout troops, and Teen Zone.
One of our most popular events is a joint venture program with SAE International. A World in Motion provides elementary and middle school students the opportunity to tour our facilities, learn about our projects and be exposed to hands-on engineering. Students are placed in groups and given vehicle component kits with which they are taught to select the proper size and location of gears and wheels to meet certain goals. Gator Motorsports was lucky enough to be the first ever school award with A World in Motion grant form SAE international.
In addition to our continued support of external programs we also put forth great effort to expand the knowledge base of our fellow gators. Our program and vehicles are constantly present at various showcase fairs and tabling events. Society of Automotive engineers is a regular participant in the college of Engineering E-week events. In addition, we host information sessions for our sponsoring companies throughout the year. These sessions are a great opportunity for all Gator engineers to learn about opportunities beyond The University of Florida.
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A World in Motion, Ashely Averill demostrates to students from afterschool Teen Zone how to setup gears for their vehicle component kits.
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SAE members showcase the formula car at the heart of campus for an organization fair.
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If you would like to organize a tour or activity for your group, or invite Gator Motorsports to attend a tabling or demonstration event please feel free to email vp_university@gatormotorsports.com.
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