Formula Slug is a dedicated group of over 140 UC Santa Cruz student engineers, mathematicians, computer programmers, and business majors committed to building both an effective team and a high-performance electric car.
This project brings together a diverse group of students to collaborate on the most hands-on engineering project at UC Santa Cruz. In just under six months, we’re designing and manufacturing an ecologically conscious, open-wheeled vehicle that must adhere to stringent rules and safety regulations.
Our members are personally invested in this project - with many working more than 20 hours a week to ensure this car is completed and that the team grows and matures along the way. We’re not just representing the school and our team; we’re designing the future of transportation.
We exist to:
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Cultivate and develop skills of a diverse, passionate group of students who care about sustainable engineering, while also preparing them for successful careers after UC Santa Cruz.
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Promote awareness, use, and evolution of electric vehicles in America and the global community. Electric cars are the future, and we’re building it.
Starting now: $5,000—Mad Dash Evening Challenge. Project with the most donors from 6–8 p.m. wins the bonus. GO! #ucsc #gameonucsc
Pop-up at Mission Hill Creamery til 7 p.m.! Head downtown for some Banana Slug ice cream and get your game on. #ucsc #gameonucsc
