OUR SUBTEAMS
BUSINESS
The Business subteam ensures the team operates like a professional engineering non-profit organization. Responsibilities include sponsorship acquisition, budgeting, branding, marketing, and competition presentations. Members develop real-world skills in project management, financial planning, and professional communication while supporting the technical teams and representing the team to industry partners.
OUR FACILITIES
Schedule a Tour from one of our Members!
Disclaimer: This is not an official tour led by the University of Cincinnati or the College of Engineering. This is a tour led and organized by students within our organization. We recommend you still schedule an official tour through the University and plan to tour with us before or after. This tour is open to High School students, Transfers, Potential Partners, or other FSAE teams!
Team Development Events
TEAM CULTURE
We value the overall culture and bonding of our team members over everything else. A team that can't get along outside of the shop won't get along in high-pressure scenarios or when trying to solve a difficult problem. We all experienced team members in group projects that sucked to work with; as a team, we may be forced to address these problems. They can be difficult at the time, but with a common goal, we all get along at the end of the day and have pride in our work.
Being a part of an FSAE team gives everyone a new community of friends that is hard to identify elsewhere.
Cultural Focuses
Strong Sense of Community
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We often feel like a second family, spending late nights in the shop, traveling/camping together, and celebrating wins (and fixing failures) as a group.
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We build deep friendships across majors and class years, not just in the classroom.
Shared Passion & Identity
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Everyone is drawn in by the same excitement for cars, racing, and engineering.
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Creates a “we’re in this together” spirit that bonds people, even outside the shop.
Mentorship & Knowledge Sharing
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Upperclassmen pass down skills, tricks, and lessons learned.
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Younger members get fast-tracked into technical and leadership roles thanks to this hands-on mentorship loop.
Professional Yet Fun Environment
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Mix of serious engineering and lighthearted moments, joking in the shop, traditions before competition, team meals, etc.
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Balances professionalism with camaraderie and fun, which makes long hours more enjoyable.
High-Performance, High-Trust Culture
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Everyone relies on each other; if one sub-team fails, the whole car suffers.
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Builds accountability, trust, and pride in contributing to something bigger than yourself.
Competition Spirit
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The thrill of working toward a shared, high-stakes goal fosters motivation and focus.
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Competing internationally reinforces a sense of belonging to a global engineering community.
Personal Development Environment
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We gain confidence and leadership by taking ownership of meaningful tasks.
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We encourage team members to step outside their comfort zone, whether that’s speaking to sponsors, machining parts, or presenting to judges. We are here to learn.
Lifelong Connections
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Many teammates remain friends, colleagues, or even business partners well after graduation.
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Alumni often come back to support or mentor, keeping the culture strong year to year.
THE COMPETITION
Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) is a series of competitions where universities compete to design and manufacture the best-performing racecars.
"The concept behind Formula SAE is that a fictional manufacturing company has contracted a design team to develop a small Formula-style race car. The prototype race car is to be evaluated for its potential as a production item. Each student team designs, builds and tests a prototype based on a series of rules whose purpose is both to ensure onsite event operations and promote clever problem solving." - SAE International
