Build Your Engines!
A relatively new program at the High School is MAPS (Moody Advanced Professional Studies) is a sought after class. Studies include areas of Brain Science and Health, Modern Media, Engineering Design, Business Design and Leadership, Sports Analytics and Environmental Architecture. The students often work in teams on projects and presentations. The curriculum includes industry leaders that participate as speakers. The students learn about real life applications of what they are learning. Fast forward to F1 drivers and executives from MoneyGram the team’s sponsor who stopped by on their way to the The Circuit of Americas track in Austin for race weekend.
Members of Haas team, lead by Guenther Steiner and drivers Nico Hulkenberg and Kevin Magnussen talked about their experiences driving and what they are looking for from the crew that works on their cars.
MoneyGram’s Chairman Alex Holmes introduced everyone and Chief Marketing Officer, Greg Hall answered questions about marketing the team and the business side of sponsoring a team.
Students research on the affects of race car driving on Brain Health along was on display along with 3D printed and engineered race cars the students created. The race cars had to actually be able to race each other with students adding weights and other touches to have the fastest car.
