CAST STEM entered three electric cars in the 5th Annual Alamo City Electrathon (ACE Race). The ACE Race Invitational was created as an academic opportunity for student programs in high school and community colleges, to generate excitement and awareness of career and technical opportunities associated with Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math (STEM). The South Texas Business Partnership organized this event to offer students in our region a real-world, hands-on learning experience like no other, bringing STEM home to the future workforce of America.
With the support of Legacy Alternative Solar Electric Racers (L.A.S.E.R.) Coach - Andrew Chavez, Class of 2017 Southwest HS Alumni - Vincente Flores of the Southwest Research Institute (SwRI,) and longtime friend and STEM/CTE Consultant for SWISD - Bob Franz, CAST STEM High School ACE Race Team overcame many obstacles this year showing perseverance, dedication, and strong teamwork, and is delighted to announce that two of the three cars entered through the Engineering Inspections on Friday were awarded 1st place in the Rookie Division and 3rd place overall in the 24 Volt Division, competing against 17 other experienced teams.