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Our Project Manager, David DeLisle, and team member Samuel Arigo have secured summer internships with Stellantis! During the Battery Workforce Challenge Winter Workshop, David had the incredible opportunity to connect with Stellantis executives, including Mickey Bly and Mark Champine. "Hearing their insights reinforced my excitement for this internship. I look forward to tackling real-world challenges and collaborating with my fellow BattChallengers this summer!" – David DeLisle Sam Arigo, a member of our Mechanical Hardware and Battery Management System team, shared his enthusiasm: “I’m excited to receive this wonderful opportunity to apply my learning to real-world applications and collaborate with some of Stellantis’ incredible team this summer!” #SummerIntern #OhioState

?? We are thankful for the support of our sponsors in the Battery Workforce Challenge ! Their contributions prepare us to tackle real-world EV and energy challenges, providing great opportunities to gain hands-on experiences and the necessary skills to become leads in the industry. ?? A huge shout-out to The Battery Innovation Center (BIC)! Their expertise in cutting-edge energy storage systems has provided valuable insights and helped us refine our battery design in performance and safety. We truly appreciate your support and look forward to future collaboration in this journey. #sponsorappreciation #battchallenge #OSU #CSCC

That’s a wrap on the Y2 Winter Workshop!?? From all the insightful sessions and activities, our team has become more skilled and prepared for the challenges ahead. We are excited to apply everything we've learned from the Winter Workshop to the next phase of Battery Workforce Challenge ! ?? Huge shoutout to our teammates, sponsors, and advisors for their support and expertise! Special thanks to the Battery Workforce Challenge organizers for hosting us and successfully putting on such a great event! #CelebrateSuccess #BattChallenge #Workforce #OSU #CSCC

The Project Management Assessment Center (PMAC) was an invaluable experience for our Project Manager, David DeLisle , and Vocational Deputy, Joe Borgerson . This event provided a unique opportunity to enhance collaboration and engage with both BattChallengers and sponsors. One key highlight of the event was our discussions with Eaton, where we explored ways to improve our design. Conversations with Scott Sullivan were especially insightful, offering valuable technical perspectives that is helpful for our project’s success. #ProjectManagement #BattChallenge #OSU #CSCC

??Insightful discussions at the Battery Workforce Challenge Battery Panel today! Our team gained valuable perspectives on global market trends, battery pack manufacturing, and the future of recycling. Huge thanks to the Stellantis, Argonne National Laboratory, and the American Battery Technology Company panel for sharing their expertise and inspiring the next generation of battery workforce leaders! #BatteryExec #WorkforceLeadership #BattChallenge #OSU #CSCC

Touchdown in Greenville! ??? Our team is excited to see familiar faces, expand our engineering insights with great minds, and kick off the Battery Workforce Challenge Year 2 Winter Workshop! #BattChallenge #MeetOurTeam #OSU #CSCC

?? A huge thank you to Stellantis?for supporting the Battery Workforce Challenge! Stellantis will provide each team with a Ram Professional?ProMaster EV to design, build, test, and integrate an advanced battery pack. Its support is helping train a skilled workforce of technicians and engineers through this hands-on competition. As we continue to tackle real-world challenges, we appreciate Stellantis' commitment to helping students gain critical experience in the field of battery technology and vehicle engineering. ??? Looking forward to seeing teams in action at the workshop! #BattChallenge #WorkforceDevelopment #EngineeringCareers #BatteryTechnology #AutomotiveInnovation

We were thrilled to host our Stellantis mentor, Harsh Bavishi, at the OSU Center for Automotive Research! As an OSU alum and a technical expert at Stellantis, Harsh provides invaluable insights to our Battery Workforce Challenge team. A special shoutout as well to our Stellantis mentor, Wendy Kadlec, for her continued support from the West Coast! We truly appreciate their guidance and commitment to this program. #Mentor #BattChallenge

Our 2025 Spring Kickoff was a great success! Prospective students toured the Center for Automotive Research, connected with our team, and enjoyed a great atmosphere. We're excited to kick off the new semester and an exciting year ahead! ??

Join us on Tuesday, 01/21/2025, at the OSU Center for Automotive Research’s Classroom 198 (5:30–8 PM) to learn about our Buckeye BattChallenge program. ?? Free pizza available—first come, first served! ?? Parking is limited, so please consider using the OSU CABS service. Don’t miss it—see you there! ??