About Us

Empowering the next generation of engineers, scientists, and entrepreneurs since 2019.

Our Mission

Seattle Solar Car Team empowers high school students through real engineering, teamwork, and innovation. As a high school student-led organization, we design and build solar-powered vehicles that give students hands-on experience in problem solving, fabrication, project management, and renewable technology.

With the overwhelming support of mentors and sponsors, we prepare the next generation of engineers and sustainability leaders for solving real world problems by providing a hands on and engaging learning environment.

What We’ve Already Achieved

  • Engineered five student-built, championship-winning solar cars

  • Offered invaluable hands-on experience to high school students, shaping the next generation of innovators

  • Constructed our third car to college competition standards

  • Helped to educate multiple generations of engineers

Meet The Team

  • Person working on a solar-powered vehicle component in a workshop, surrounded by tools and sponsor logos.

    Jude Daleigh

    Co-Founder

    Mechanical Lead

  • Person working on electronics with a circuit board on a cluttered workshop table, surrounded by tools, wires, and soldering materials.

    Caden Pong

    Co-Founder

    Electrical Lead

  • Lily Nguyen

    Race Strategy Lead

    Software Team

  • Alex working on the wheels of Sockey, our 3rd car.

    Alex Mill

    Rollbar and Suspension Lead

    Mechanical Team

  • Young person working in a workshop with tools and equipment, wearing gloves, handling materials on a wooden table.

    Hika Harris

    Solar Lead

    Electrical Team

  • Jaisal Singh

    Mechanical Team

  • Two young men wearing wide-brimmed hats are talking outside near an open solar car. One is eating from a plate, the other is holding a foil-wrapped food item.

    Larsen Matthew Mendoza

    Software Team

  • A young male student working with a large industrial milling machine in a workshop or classroom setting, wearing glasses and a hooded sweatshirt, focused on the machine.

    Brandon Dean

    Mechanical Team

  • Andrew Lou

    Outreach Lead

    Software Team

Mentors

Alain Semet

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Dr. Alain Semet is a retired Laser Engineer and has been helping the team for many years now. He is widely respected by our team and has been a critical help to our victories. Dr. Semet has struck the perfect balance of helping and teaching new and complicated concepts, while simultaneously letting students take the lead.

Engineering and Logistics Mentor

Deborah Sigler

Deborah Sigler has been with the team for a long time and has been absolutely critical. Her knowledge and teachings on how to create good media, fundraise and budget for these massive projects, and coordinate the logistics of large teams has made the accomplishments of the team possible. 

Fundraising, Media, and Logistics Mentor