Jackson State University & Hinds Community College
About
Jackson State University (Jackson, Miss.) is partnering with Hinds Community College (Raymond, Miss.) to compete as one of 12 teams in the three-year Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition.
Mission
The mission of this project is to serve as a regional model for promoting excellence in batteries and electric vehicles education, to empower educators to confidently implement BEV education initiatives and to support the development of a diverse, interdisciplinary, well-prepared workforce of scientists, technicians, engineers, mathematicians and educators that will enhance the quality of life of all citizens.
In addition, the Jackson State University & Hinds Community College Battery Workforce Challenge team will also develop and implement an undergraduate EV technology concentration and graduate certificate programs.
Goals
Year one goals for the Jackson State University & Hinds Community College Battery Workforce Challenge team include:
- Promote the advancement of EVs in the auto industry and in the academic field
- Help produce a battery workforce of scientists, technicians and graduates
- Set up our lab, power-charging wall and garage before the end of the year
- Integrate all required disciplines and teams comprehensively into the project
Team Members
Bethvour Chike
Battery Pack Hardware Lead
Jackson State University
James Ejiwale
Lead Faculty Advisor
Jackson State University
Brandon Fisher
Vehicle System Integration Lead
Jackson State University
Richy Gamo
Assistant Project Manager and Communications Lead
Jackson State University
Lin Gong
Co-Faculty Advisor
Jackson State University
Peter Goshomi
Battery Pack Software Lead
Jackson State University
Anthony Howard
University Communications
Jackson State University
Johnson Odubanjo
Engineering Manager
Jackson State University
Josiah Osula
Battery Pack Hardware Lead and Vocational Liaison
Jackson State University
Eddie Perry
Vocational Faculty Lead
Hinds Community College
Get Involved
The Jackson State University & Hinds Community College Battery Workforce Challenge team meets regularly in-person or virtually on Zoom. Click the Contact Us button below to contact lead faculty advisor James Ejiwale for meeting specifics.
The team also holds outreach events for visiting graduating high school students interested in EV technology. Click the Contact Us button below to reach Ejiwale for more information.
