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As technology continues to advance at an accelerated pace, student-led initiatives play a pivotal role in fostering innovation and inspiring the next generation of engineers and scientists.
These multidisciplinary teams undertake a wide array of projects, ranging from the construction of sustainable sailboats, development of autonomous vehicles, to the design of lightweight racers and chemical-powered cars.
Such endeavors not only enhance technical skills, but also encourage teamwork, problem-solving, and communication abilities, preparing students for future careers in various industries.
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Competitive Teams
Enactus Memorial
Student-Led Entrepreneurship Ventures
Founded: 1992
Enactus Memorial is a student-led organization striving to support our community through social entrepreneurship. Our team of student, academic and business leaders use entrepreneurial principles to address social issues.
Eastern Edge Robotics
Underwater Remotely Operated Vehicle
Founded: 2002
Eastern Edge designs, builds, and operates remotely operated vehicles (ROVs) to complete a series of challenging tasks. The competition encourages innovation, problem-solving, and teamwork, as members navigate the ROV through complex underwater missions. From engineering the ROV's structure and electronics to programming its controls, Eastern Edge demonstrates a wide range of technical expertise.
Memorial Baja Racing
Single Seat Off-Road Vehicle
Founded: 2009
Memorial Baja is a student team building an off-road racing vehicle. They handle marketing, engineering design, and provide a positive learning experience. A Baja SAE vehicle is a lightweight racer under 500 pounds, reaching speeds up to 50 km/h. Teams design and build the vehicle from scratch, following sound engineering practices.
Paradigm Engineering
Founded: 2016
Paradigm Engineering is a student group focused on has competing in the International Ground Vehicle Competition (IGVC). IGVC AutoNav competition tasks teams with building a fully autonomous vehicle to navigate around a track. Paradigm previously competed in the SpaceX Hyperloop Competition and the Boeing Company Boeing Competition, notably placing 2nd in 2017 and 8th in 2019.
Chem-E-Car
Chemical Powered Car
Founded: 2020
MUN Chem-E-Car is designing and building a shoe-box sized car that runs solely on chemical reactions. The car will then compete by travelling a set distance in a set time period. Besides competing in this competition, we are also striving to break barriers and stigmas to show both potential engineering students and the public what precisely the Process/Chemical engineering industry does to benefit their everyday lives.
Iceberg ASV
Autonomous Surface Vehicle
Founded: 2021
Iceberg ASV is a student-led design team that designs and builds an autonomous surface vehicle (ASV) to compete in RoboBoat, an annual competition held by RoboNation. Hull design, controls, power distribution and computer vision are just some of the areas that RoboBoat entails. Consisting of thirteen members ranging across multiple engineering disciplines, commerce and marine institute, Iceberg encourages interdisciplinary work to maximize learning for all team members.
MUN E-Motorsports
Autonomous Electric Vehicle
Founded: 2022
MUN-E-Motorsports is developing a Mario-style go-kart for autonomous racing in the Autonomous Carting Series at the University of Purdue in West Lafayette, Indiana. The team consists of ten junior students specializing in Computer Engineering, Electrical Engineering, and Computer Science. They share a competitive spirit, passion for autonomous navigation, electric motorsports, County Line BBQ restaurant, and the Iron Rattler roller coaster.
Phoenix Aerospace
Radio Controlled Electric Aircraft
Founded: 2022
Phoenix Aerospace consists of a dedicated group of aspiring post-secondary students passionately involved in the design and manufacturing of aircrafts. Being the only aerospace student team at MUN, both classroom education and hands-on experience are combined to seamlessly navigate through challenges of aerodynamics, materials, and systems integration. With each prototype, the team gains invaluable insights and problem-solving skills, fostering a culture of innovation and resilience.
Memorial FSAE
Fully Electric Formula Style Vehicle
Founded: 2022
Memorial Formula SAE is responsible for the research, design, fabrication, and operation of Memorial Univeristy’s first all-electric human operated formula one vehicle. The team will be competing in an SAE international competition where they will undergo events including endurance, auto-cross, and skid pad tests as well as showcasing their design and cost evaluation presentations. This team has a diverse make-up of students across various disciplines and gives students an opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom to a real project.
Force Seven Sailing
Developing a Sustainable Foiling Moth
Founded: 2023
Force Seven Sailing is a student design team, working towards designing, building and sailing a sustainable foiling moth for the Foiling SuMoth competition in Italy. The competition is inspired by the need for sustainable and efficient sailboat designs. This competition is a unique opportunity to design beyond the traditional methods, and explore our capabilities. We are open to all those who are interested.
