Southeast Campus Races to Success at the Square One Competition

The OSTC-SE Full Scale Innovative Vehicle Design (IVD) team, known as Green Goose Racing, showcased their skills and talents at the Square One Education Network's IVD Competition held at Kettering University in Flint on May 16, 2023.

The team comprised students from various programs, including Welding, Automotive Technology, Computer Programming, and Engineering, Robotics, & Mechatronics. Under the guidance of instructional staff members Steve Smitka, Jeremy Callahan, and Steven Homrich, the Green Goose Racing team achieved remarkable success at the competition.

The full-scale IVD team garnered recognition by securing multiple awards, including 1st Place in Full-Scale IVD Craftsmanship and 1st Place in Full-Scale IVD Perfect Pitch for their impressive face-to-face presentations and elevator pitches to the judges. Additionally, Noah Brown, a student from the Programming program, was honored as the recipient of the Mike Bammer Memorial Scholarship. The Automotive Technology program also debuted in the mini-IVD program, showcasing their competitive spirit and valuable lessons learned throughout the competition. Instructor Micah Graham led the mini-IVD program. Both teams showcased their talent and dedication, leaving a lasting impression on the competition.