The University of Alabama & Shelton State Community College
About
The UABattChallenge Team is made up of students from the University of Alabama and Shelton State Community College in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. The team roster maintains 40 active members spread across four primary sub teams.
Mission
The University of Alabama & Shelton State Community College BattChallenge team’s mission is to support transportation electrification by educating and training a talented team of engineers, technicians and leaders and provide them with real-world, hands-on experiences.
Goals
Goal 1: Successfully power the RAM ProMaster EV with a fully functional & implemented battery module that meets key performance indicators by final competition.
Goal 2: Prepare team members to work directly in industry roles after graduation by providing hands-on experience, training, and education outside the classroom.
Goal 3: Retain at least 80% of team members from the first semester to the second semester through effective communication, role support, and experiential learning opportunities.
Team Members
Jaber Abu Qahouq
Lead Faculty Advisor
The University of Alabama
Krishna Shah
Faculty Advisor
The University of Alabama
Clay Campbell
Vocational Faculty Advisor
Shelton State Community College
Sajad Saberi
Additional Faculty Advisor and/or Safety Coordinator
The University of Alabama
Shane Vanderhagen
Engineering Manager
The University of Alabama
Jonathon Bower
Project Manager
The University of Alabama
Luke Anderson
Vehicle Systems Integration Lead, BattScholar 2
The University of Alabama
Rishi Patel
Battery Pack Hardware Lead
The University of Alabama
Ahmed Bakr
Battery Pack Software Lead
The University of Alabama
Jackson Davidson
Communications Lead
The University of Alabama
Henry Herman
BattScholar 1
The University of Alabama
Alex Maurer
BattScholar 3
The University of Alabama
Victoria Taylor
BattScholar 4
The University of Alabama
Get Involved
There are many ways to get involved with The University of Alabama & Shelton State Community College’s BattChallenge team. All sub-teams are accepting new members. Engineering workshops are held each week on campus at The University of Alabama in Hardaway Hall, Room 160, at the following times:
- Sunday at 2pm
- Thursday at 5:30pm
Sub-team and leads meetings are not held at a consistent time. For more information, contact Engineering Manager Shane Vanderhagen at [email protected]
Media Contacts:
| Team Role | First and Last Name | Job Title | Email Address |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall University PR Contact | Alex House | Associate Director, Media Relations | [email protected] |
| Overall Vocational PR Contact | Ashleigh Aldridge Smith | Director of Media and Communications | [email protected] |
| Engineering School Communications Contact | Brinkley Wood | Engineering External Relations Coordinator | [email protected] |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences Communications Contact | Kevin Reid | Director of College External Relations | [email protected] |
| Vocational School Communications Contact | Ashleigh Aldridge Smith | Director of Media and Communications | [email protected] |
To contact or get involved with The University of Alabama & Shelton State Community College’s BattChallenge team, please contact Jackson Davidson, communications lead, at [email protected].
