Steering
Meetings: Undetermined
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Dillon Saulsberry
Email: dxs200078@utdallas.edu
Steering Lead
In the past few years of my time here at UTD, I would say that the best decision I made was most definitely joining Dallas Formula Racing back in my freshman year. With this team, I was able to jump-start my growth as a young mechanical engineer and further strengthen my love for automotive design through the team’s provision of exciting engineering projects and guidance from seniors. In addition, I’ve had many wonderful experiences outside of engineering through my interactions with my loveable, kindhearted, and talented peers. I’m looking forward to continuing my role as steering lead and sharing my learning experiences with all who decide to join my team!

SKILLS

Members will engage in mechanical design, vehicle dynamics, and computer-aided design (CAD) using tools like SolidWorks for modeling and structural finite element analysis (FEA), as well as simulation software such as Ansys and MATLAB/Simulink for microcontroller programming. Throughout projects, they will follow the engineering design process, from problem identification to research, prototyping, design, verification, overseeing manufacturing, and validation. Additionally, members will document their progress through organizers and research papers, preparing progress presentations each semester, while also acquiring other technical skills relevant to their projects.

NEW MEMBERS

New members are expected to learn the fundamentals of FSAE steering systems which includes their mechanical/electrical components, geometry, and dynamic behavior. To ensure that people of all skill levels are accommodated, projects will be provided based on a member’s expertise and from thereon, an increase in difficulty per project completion. Members are given the freedom to work on their projects at their own pace, however, it’s highly recommended that a member puts in the effort to attend all weekly meetings, learn their subject (e.g. reading textbooks, reading research articles, researching online, etc.), produce quality work, and complete assigned tasks by their deadline.