Competition Societies

UMSAE

SAE International

Contact Email: chair@umsae.com

Lounge Location: EITC E1-589

The University of Manitoba Society of Automotive Engineers student chapter  is a non-profit student organization comprised of four teams that design and construct vehicles for entry into international competitions. These design teams include the Aero, Baja, Formula Electric and Formula 1 teams. These teams produce an R/C heavy-lifting plane, an off-road vehicle, an electric open wheeled race car and a combustion-powered open wheeled race car, respectively, each year. UMSAE provides students with a hands-on engineering learning experience that is not available in a classroom setting. The design teams give students the opportunity to develop design, communication, teamwork and project management skills which are essential in the workplace. If you have questions about the organization, any of its teams or how to get involved, feel free to stop and ask anyone wearing a UMSAE shirt or check out our website. UMSAE is a technical society that allows students to go beyond textbook theory and apply actual engineering principles to the real world task of designing, building and testing vehicles. With over 100 members, UMSAE is the largest technical society at the University of Manitoba and is also one of the largest SAE International based student groups in the world. UMSAE participates in annual competitions hosted by SAE International in conjunction with industry partners. They compete with teams from countries around the world such as Japan, Germany, Austria, Australia and many others. 

This society allows students to apply their skills to all aspects of a real world projects including analysis, design, manufacturing, testing and marketing. Through this process, students gain valuable experience and develop professionalism, teamwork, communication, technical and project management skills which will further help them in finding a job and in pursuing their engineering career.

WE Design

Contact Email: contact@windenergydesign.com

Website: https://www.windenergydesign.com/

WE Design is a University of Manitoba, student-operated organization comprised of undergraduate and graduate students from mechanical, electrical, computer, and biosystems engineering. We aim to promote green energy, by providing an opportunity for our students to develop professional skills in the designing, manufacturing, and project management of our small-scale wind turbine. After successfully completing our second prototype, we took it to the Hanze University of Applied Sciences in Groningen, Netherlands, for the International Small Wind Turbine Contest (ISWTC) in July 2019. Being the only North American team to compete on this international stage, we seek to continually improve our design and hone our skills for a better team and for a better world.

UMSATS

Contact Email: exec@umsats.ca

Workshop Location: EITC E3-584 

The University of Manitoba Space Applictions and Technology (UMSATS)  is a multidisciplinary student group with an overall mission to put the U of M into orbit. Our members are engaged in the various aspects of designing, prototyping, and building triple-cube nano satellites, as well as designing and implementing scientific payload experiments. UMSATS primarily participates in the Canadian Satellite Design Challenge, a two-year long national competition, and was awarded 2nd Place Overall in 2012, and the UrtheCast Outreach Award in 2014. Whether you are more academic, technical, or scientific, all talents are needed to help us be successful! To learn more about UMSATS visit our website, connect with us on social media (@umsats), or email info@umsats.ca.

UMGNCTR

Contact Email: umgnctr.captn@gmail.com

Website: https://umgnctr.ca/

The University of Manitoba Great Northern Concrete Toboggan Race team (GNCTR) is a group of engineering students who compete annually against other engineering schools to design and build the fastest, safest, and most innovative toboggan which has a running surface of concrete. The toboggans are raced on a large snow hill near the hosting University's campus, and must also be displayed and presented for its technical aspects. The builds take place during the year and involve designing the skis, the frame, the brakes, the steering, and putting all the pieces together. The team also prepares a technical display for the competition, and promotes the team with spirit chants and costumes that match the toboggan's theme. Our team is currently preparing for the January 2023 competition in Kelowna. To learn more about what we do, visit our website at https://umgnctr.ca/. If you have questions, don't hesitate to contact us!

UMCCC

Contact Email: umconcretecanoe@outlook.com

Website: https://umccc.ca/

The University of Manitoba ConCrete Canoe Team (UMCCC) is composed of engineering students throughout multiple disciplines and years that come together to construct a concrete canoe for competition. The Canadian National Concrete Canoe Competition (CNCCC) takes place every year in May, where schools from across Canada meet to race their canoes. We build our canoe throughout the year, with different sections focusing on construction, mix design, hull design, and the aesthetics and technical exhibition. There are also finance, sponsorship and social sections that work throughout the year fundraising, planning events, and keeping our money in order. So, there’s lots of ways to gain experience and to get involved! Visit our website to learn more, or feel free to contact us with any questions!

UMSB

Contact Email: umsteelbridge@outlook.com

Website: http://steelbridge.umes.mb.ca/

The University of Manitoba Steel Bridge Team (UMSB) is an undergraduate Civil Engineering team that competes in the CSCE/CNCPA Canadian National Steel Bridge Competition (CNSBC) every year. This competition raises an understanding of real-world engineering concerns such as space limits, material qualities, strength, serviceability, fabrication and erection procedures, safety, aesthetics, project management, and prices. This year, the team will compete against instituti ons from across Canada in Sherbrooke, Quebec, from May 13 to 15, 2022, to design, produce, and build a steel bridge that meets the competition's requirements. UMSB is a fantastic place to obtain hands-on experience with real-world challenges and to apply what you've learned in class. But, most significantly, this team allows students to network and form long-lasting bonds with their classmates!

UMATT

Contact Email: umattinfo@gmail.com

Website: https://umatt.blog

UMATT (University of Manitoba Association of Tiny Tractors) is a group of engineering and agriculture students, who design and build a quarter-scale tractor for the annual ASABE 1/4 Scale Tractor Student Design Competition in Peoria, IL. Given a specified set of tires and an engine, we are challenged to maximize the performance of our tiny tractor. The tractor is put to the test in three performance events – three tractor pulls, a maneuverability course, and a durability course. Moreover, our tractor design is judged for innovation, manufacturability, serviceability, safety, sound level, and ergonomics. We work on the tractor's mechanical, electrical, and software components throughout the year for the annual competition in June. Feel free to contact us with any questions!