Hello everyone!

This week was a big one; we presented at the first of two Qualification Review Boards this semester (QRB 1)! We received a lot of solid feedback about our project; for example, the coaches highlighted how the scope of our project is ambitious, which might make it difficult for us to realize a physical prototype. We’re considering discussing with Milliken the feasibility of our current project scope as a result, and we’re looking to potentially reduce the scope of our project to ensure we’re likely to produce an iteratively tested prototype by the end of the semester.

A major scope change would completely restructure our project plan for the remainder of the semester, but it’s looking to be necessary for us given how ambitious our current project scope is. We plan to discuss with our liaisons the feasibility of our current project scope, and in the meantime look into equipment we could purchase for our project such as CSTRs and fasteners for our frame assembly. Stay tuned for more updates as we approach this watershed moment in our project!