On February 8, 2008, UTSVT members went to Samsung Austin Semiconductor to receive the $ 54,000 sponsorship check in a ceremony attended by students, Professor Gary Hallock, Samsung Austin Semiconductor President H.K. Park, and other members of the press.

Image courtesy Samsung Austin Semiconductor

UTSVT would like to thank Samsung Austin Semiconductor for their sponsorship, confidence, and assistance in its goal of building the Samsung Solorean for the North American Solar Challenge 2008, a 10-day race from Dallas, TX to Calgary, AB, Canada. Approximately 30 teams are participating this year.

More information:
Samsung Austin Semiconductor: www.sas.samsung.com
North American Solar Challenge: www.americansolarchallenge.org
Press release