The Ohio State University & Columbus State Community College
About
The Ohio State University is partnering with Columbus State Community College in the Battery Workforce Challenge collegiate competition. Combined, this Columbus-based team consists of 30 members.
Mission
The Ohio State University & Columbus State Community College's BattChallenge team brings together multi-disciplinary students to collaboratively design, build and integrate an advanced battery pack. The team promotes hands-on learning, where each member’s unique skills progress technology and advanced vehicle technologies.
Goals
Below are three goals The Ohio State University & Columbus State Community College's BattChallenge team aim to achieve in year two of the three-year engineering competition.
- Expand team membership at both institutions: By bringing in perspectives from various disciplines relevant to battery engineering and project management, the crew aims to enrich its team with broader insights and innovative approaches.
- Design a competitive and innovative battery module: By refining its technical approach and prioritizing safety, efficiency and performance. The OSU & CSCC team aims to push boundaries in battery module design, integrating advanced materials and cooling techniques to stand out in the competition’s technical evaluations.
- Enhance team members' skills in essential areas such as engineering software and hands-on assembly work: This includes scheduling skill-sharing sessions, hands-on training in assembly and high-voltage safety workshops.
Team Members
Ian Andrews
Vocational Faculty Advisor
Columbus State Community College
Joe Borgerson
BattScholar — University Liaison
Columbus State Community College
David Cooke
Faculty Advisor and Safety Coordinator
The Ohio State University
Matilde D'Arpino
Lead Faculty Advisor
The Ohio State University
David DeLisle
Project Manager
The Ohio State University
Tahmina Fatima
Vehicle Systems Integration Lead
The Ohio State University
Mathew Garduño
BattScholar — Team Choice
Columbus State Community College
Neharika Karthikeyan
Battery Pack Software Lead
The Ohio State University
Steve Levin
Vocational Faculty Advisor
Columbus State Community College
Sumiran Maiskar
Engineering Manager
The Ohio State University
Jonah Mikesell
Battery Pack Hardware Lead and BattScholar — Team Choice
The Ohio State University
Giorgio Rizzoni
Faculty Advisor
The Ohio State University
Cathy Wang
Communications Lead and BattScholar — Vocational Liaison
The Ohio State University
Get Involved
The OSU & CSCC team is actively seeking dedicated students to join and contribute to the competition. Open positions are available in the following areas:
- Battery Pack Hardware
- Battery Pack Software
- Vehicle System Integration
- Communication and Project Management
- Recruiting/Outreach Coordination
Students can get involved through team meetings, university channels or by engaging with the team on social media. Meetings are open to all students interested in learning more about the competition and the OSU & CSCC crew.
Weekly Team Meetings:
Tuesdays from 5:30 to 8 p.m. EST
Sundays from noon to 3 p.m. EST
Center for Automotive Research
Conference Room 210
930 Kinnear Road
Columbus, OH 43212
All interested students are encouraged to attend weekly meetings and explore how best they can contribute to this exciting project.
