Michigan State University senior Julia O'Mara puts her mechanical engineering major to use as president of the solar racing team. She leads a team of more than 70 students as they race across the country with the car they built.
"I'm super passionate about the dedicated student organizations here. I've met so many interesting, kind people and have established some lifelong friendships," she said.
One of her favorite MSU memories is the 10-day education abroad trip to Costa Rica where she had the opportunity to eat incredible homemade meals and travel by canoe. Her on-campus experience has been equally as special.
"I'm not the "stereotypical engineer.' I'm extroverted. I love to sing and have been a member of the underwater hockey team. I've had many opportunities to embrace all parts of myself at MSU."
O'Mara plans to graduate in spring 2022. Her plans are to pursue a master's degree in mechanical engineering while working full-time for Ford's Powertrain NVH as a Ford College Graduate.
MSU's solar racing team is a student-run group composed of next generation engineers and entrepreneurs. The team has been competitively designing and racing solar-powered vehicles since 2000. For more, visit: MSU Solar
Story and photos courtesy of MSUToday.