Terps Racing is a group of over 150 undergraduate and graduate students at the University of Maryland, split across 3 teams: IC (internal combustion) Formula, EV (electric) Formula, and Baja (off-roading).

I am part of the IC (internal combustion) Formula team, the largest of the 3 teams.

Terps Racing is one of the highest visibility student projects within the engineering school if not the entire university.  The student-led team designs, builds, and tests a small open-wheeled formula-style racecar over the course of the academic year.  At the end, the team ultimately competes with the racecar against over 120 other universities from around the world. 

Leading the team is a particularly high-pressure job since the University of Maryland team is known internationally as a top-tier competitor.

The team is a close-knit community of passionate students applying skills learned in the classroom and those developed from working with our peers to push the limits of automotive engineering.

I worked incredibly hard to achieve multiple leadership roles on the team, which are outlined below.

I manage aerodynamics sub-team projects, give weekly updates, track progress, and develop new aerodynamic innovations.

We are proud to achieve over 162lbs of downforce at just 35mph, putting our team's aerodynamics at the top of the competition. 

At Terps Racing, we use data-driven design to iterate our innovations.  We acquire an abundance of data through CAD, FEA simulations, CFD simulations, and real-world validation.

The true goal of Terps Racing is to develop students as outstanding engineers and members of society.  Tackling a design challenge like racecar development can be incredibly daunting, even for experienced engineers.  Quickly, people can become overwhelmed, lose focus, and suffer from a loss in productivity.  I lead by example to keep my teammates on track. I maintain a very strong work ethic and set clear expectations and reasonable deadlines.  I am always available to provide thoughtful guidance and encouragement when needed.  As a result, my team currently is, and will continue to be, very successful.

+ Leading 30+ member aerodynamics team, organizing projects, deadlines, meetings, presenting team updates

+ Engineering CAD and CFD STAR-CCM+ RANS and URANS aerodynamic simulations of 2025 racecar

+ Leading Active Aerodynamics Project, High-Fidelity Simulations, Pitot Tube Project, Leading Pressure Taps / Pressure Scanner Project, Data Validation Projects,Front Wing Development, Undertray / Diffuser Development

+ Led recruitment for Fall 2023 (500+ new students reached) - organized interest meetings, flyers, and outreach

Through my role leading Terps Racing’s recruitment and retention, I reached out to over 30 professors and listservs to post recruitment flyers.  This resulted in a highly successful two-day event which led to an impressive recruitment of underrepresented groups of engineering students, especially female engineering students, and ultimately increased the team’s overall retention by threefold.  I communicate the team's goals, values, and opportunities effectively to new members and provide support throughout their onboarding process.

I also developed “Feature Fridays” in which specific members’ contributions are highlighted weekly on social media, in addition to providing technical and sponsorship postings.  I promote and support Terps Racing’s involvement in a variety of community events such as the Women in Aeronautics and Astronautics fair, Maryland Day, and the College Park Parade.

Leading recruitment for 2024 (500+ new students reached) - organized interest meetings, flyers, and outreach