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49ers Racing IC 2026-27
By Malcolm Black
UNC Charlotte's student organization for the international Formula Society of Automotive Engineers' student formula competition.
UNC Charlotte's student organization for the international Formula Society of Automotive Engineers' student formula competition. Welcome to the 49ers Racing IC donation page! 49ers Racing IC is a student collegiate design team where students at UNC Charlotte design and manufacture a single-seater formula-style racecar. Every year, we go to FSAE Michigan to compete on a global stage, and reap the rewards of 18 months of hard work. We would love nothing more than for you to become a part of our 49ers Racing Family by donating!
We have a long and storied history, but since our 2020 reset, we have been rebuilding very significantly each year. Our organization now has more experience, motivation, and success than ever before. Our 2027 FSAE Michigan appearance will be our 30th year anniversary, but we need your help to get there.
Your donation to 49ers Racing means having you and your support cemented in the team’s legacy where students are pushed to excel in a real-world environment by applying the fields of mathematics, physics, 3D design, and more! Thank you for your consideration! We hope to build a worthwhile connection with you! <strong>SECURE YOUR DONATION ABOVE!</strong>
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A Moment of Magic at Charlotte 2026-27
By UNC Charlotte
A Moment of Magic harnesses the power of play to spark joy and emotional healing for medically vulnerable children and their families.
A Moment of Magic harnesses the power of play to spark joy and emotional healing for medically vulnerable children and their families. At <em>A Moment of Magic </em>at UNC Charlotte, we believe no diagnosis should steal the wonder of being a kid.
Our passionate student volunteers step into hospitals and community spaces to bring light, laughter and hope to children fighting serious illnesses. Through magical character visits, heartfelt connections and, Bravery bags, we create unforgettable moments that remind these brave kids they are so much more than their medical journey!
What is "<strong>A Moment of Magic</strong>" at UNC Charlotte?
A Moment of Magic (AMoM) is a national 501(c)(3) nonprofit built on one simple belief: <strong>every child deserves to experience the wonder of being a kid, no matter what they’re going through.</strong>
Here at UNC Charlotte, our college student volunteers - known as <strong>Magic Makers </strong>-<strong> </strong>carry this mission straight into our local community. Whether we're delivering bravery bags, sharing storybooks at a hospital, doing character visits, or creating laughter and smiles through compassionate connection, we stand alongside pediatric patients and their families when they need it most.
We help families hold on to moments of light during some of life’s darkest times, and remind children that they are more than their diagnosis: they are brave, strong, and full of magic.
To ensure every encounter is as safe as it is special, <strong>our student volunteers undergo specialized trainings</strong><strong>.</strong> Some topics include child-led play techniques, pediatric oncology awareness, and compassionate care, this training prepares our<strong> team to show up with deep empathy, safety, and professionalism. </strong>
Why Your Gift Matters
<strong>Children with serious medical conditions are 7x more likely to experience a mental health crisis</strong> than their peers.
<strong>You</strong> can help change that. Your gift directly funds:
<strong> Bravery Bags</strong> filled with comfort items and creative activities for children in treatment.
<strong>Magical visits</strong> that create joyfl, core memories for kids and families.
<strong>Specialized</strong> <strong>Volunteer training</strong> that prepares our Magic Makers to show up with compassion, safety, and professionalism.
*You can double or triple the impact of your gift if your employer participates in a matching gift program. To see if your employer has a matching gift program, <a href="https://advancement.charlotte.edu/giving-unc-charlotte/ways-give#matching-gifts">click here</a>. If your company matches, complete your matching gift form and submit it to UNC Charlotte via mail (UNC Charlotte Foundation, 9201 University City Boulevard, Charlotte, NC 28223), fax (704-687-7259) or email (<a href="mailto:mwinslow@charlotte.edu">mwinslow@charlotte.edu</a>).
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Department of Aerospace Studies Fundraiser 2026-27
By UNC Charlotte
AFROTC Detachment 592 is fundraising for various department opportunities, including experiential learning events, course training, dining-in, and base visits.
AFROTC Detachment 592 is fundraising for various department opportunities, including experiential learning events, course training, dining-in, and base visits. About Our Department
The Department of Aerospace Studies hosts AFROTC and the Aerospace Studies classes. The aerospace department gives many different opportunities to the cadets in AFROTC. Some of those activities include Dining In, Low Ropes Course, officer career days, base visits, and many more.
Why We’re Fundraising
This year, the cadets in the Aerospace Studies Department are hosting a Dining-Out Ceremony, participating in the Low Ropes Course, hosting an officer career day, and more. These events broaden cadets' leadership skills, provide career-broadening opportunities, and build camaraderie. Any excess funds will go towards the possibility of constructing an obstacle course and Leadership Reaction Course (LRC) on campus for Army and Air Force cadets.
Our goal is to broaden cadets' knowledge of Air Force careers, continue their leadership development, and build esprit de corps within the Department. Funds raised will support:<ul><li>
Catering and venue costs for Dining In</li><li>
Awards and recognitions for cadet excellence</li><li>
Cost to host an officer career day</li><li>
Develop cadets' leadership skills with Low Ropes Course</li></ul>
<em> *This is used for the cadets and not in support of AFROTC or the Air Force. </em>
Why It Matters
For many of our cadets, these are more than events - they’re a milestone and an opportunity to grow as a leader. It builds esprit de corps, reinforces military heritage, allows cadets to continue to grow, and supports the next generation of officers.
Your support helps ensure that our cadets are able to build their confidence, be recognized, and be able to celebrate the end of the semester.
How You Can Help
If you’re a former AFROTC cadet, veteran, active-duty service member, or just a community supporter, this is your chance to invest in the leaders who will one day lead Airmen and Guardians around the world.
Support Detachment 592 Cadets. Honor the tradition. Empower the future.Every gift - big or small - helps us deliver an unforgettable year for our cadets.
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UNC Charlotte Rocketry Team (NASA Student Launch) 2026-27
By William Adermann
Help the rocketry team design and manufacture a rocket for a NASA competition!
Help the rocketry team design and manufacture a rocket for a NASA competition! Help Launch the Next Generation of Engineers
The Charlotte 49er Rocketry Team represents UNC Charlotte each year in NASA’s University Student Launch Initiative (USLI), competing against more than 60 collegiate teams from across the country. Throughout the nine-month competition, students take a rocket from concept to flight—designing, analyzing, manufacturing, testing, launching, and safely recovering a fully functional high-powered rocket and its scientific payload.
NASA introduces a new payload challenge each year, requiring students to develop innovative systems capable of accomplishing complex mission objectives. Previous challenges have ranged from collecting and transmitting survivability data to deploying an autonomous drone from the rocket.
For more than a decade, the Charlotte 49ers Rocketry Team has represented UNC Charlotte in this demanding competition and established a strong reputation for technical achievement, innovation, and competitive success.
This Year's Mission
The 2026–2027 competition presents one of NASA USLI's most challenging missions yet.
Following launch and successful recovery of the rocket, our payload must autonomously complete a simulated planetary exploration mission. After landing, the payload must autonomously orient itself, identify and capture an image of an unknown target and determine its distance from the rocket's landing location.
Successfully completing this mission will require our team to integrate mechanical design, electronics, embedded systems, PCB Design, imaging, sensing, software, and autonomous operation into one reliable system. It is exactly the type of multidisciplinary engineering challenge students will encounter in the aerospace and technology industries after graduation.
The challenge is ambitious—but so is our team. With the support of our sponsors, we intend to continue building on the Charlotte 49er Rocketry Team's history of success and compete for another first-place finish.
Why We Need Your Support
Building a competition-ready rocket is about much more than purchasing a motor and launching it. Students must research, prototype, manufacture, test, redesign, and validate complex systems throughout the competition. These efforts require composite materials, electronics, custom PCB’s, manufacturing resources, testing equipment, safety equipment, travel, and countless prototype components.
Many of the teams we compete against are supported by large, well-funded aerospace programs. Sponsorship allows the Charlotte 49er Rocketry Team to provide our students with the resources necessary to compete at that same level while gaining meaningful, hands-on engineering experience.
We estimate that this year's challenge will require approximately $20,000 in direct project and competition expenses.
2023-2024 Full-Scale Rocket Launch
Our goal from fundraising will be to gain supplemental help for costs incurred, the amount raised will be broken down into the following categories: Payload, Vehicle, Safety, Travel, and Outreach events. An estimated $3,000 will go toward the payload, which includes all mechanical components, custom PCB's and electronics. An estimated $7,500 will go towards the vehicle, which includes the motors, composite materials for airframes exterior tubing, parachutes, and high performance filaments. Safety costs will be vital in protecting our team and they are estimated to be around $750. Expected costs for competition week in Huntsville, AL (Rocket City USA) are estimated to be around $8,500 for food, transportation, and lodging. Finally, $1,000 will go towards inspiring future engineers at our STEM Outreach events.
Building More Than Rockets
NASA USLI extends well beyond the launch field. STEM engagement is an important part of the competition and an important part of our team's mission. The Charlotte 49ers Rocketry Team sees outreach not simply as a competition requirement, but as an opportunity to inspire the next generation of scientists and engineers. Each year, our students work with young people throughout Charlotte and the surrounding region to introduce them to aerospace, engineering, and hands-on STEM experiences. Our team consistently works beyond NASA's minimum outreach requirements because we understand how powerful early exposure to engineering can be in shaping a student's future.
This year, we plan to expand those efforts through visits to K–12 schools throughout the Charlotte region and through our partnership with Discovery Place. Our goal is not only to reach more students, but to make each interaction more meaningful.
Rather than simply talking about engineering, we want students to experience it. Planned demonstrations include interactive 3D-printed modular rockets, engineering activities, previous competition vehicles, payload systems, and opportunities for students to interact directly with the college students who designed and built them.
Become Part of the Mission
Supporting the Charlotte 49er Rocketry Team is an investment in much more than a single rocket. It supports students as they solve difficult problems, recover from failures, and turn ideas on paper into systems capable of flying thousands of feet into the air. And through our outreach efforts, that investment extends even further—helping inspire the next generation of students who may one day become engineers themselves.
We invite you to become part of our mission and help the Charlotte 49ers Rocketry Team design, build, launch, and inspire.
For more information and updates about the 49er Rocketry Team, visit the following pages:
Facebook: <a href="https://m.facebook.com/49errocketry/?ref=bookmarks">m.facebook.com/49errocketry/</a>
Instagram: <a href="http://instagram.com/49errocketry/">instagram.com/49errocketry/</a>
Twitter: <a href="http://twitter.com/49erRocketry">twitter.com/49erRocketry</a>
TikTok: <a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@49errocketry">https://www.tiktok.com/@49errocketry</a>
Youtube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/@49erRocketry">https://www.youtube.com/@49erRocketry</a>
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NSBE National Conference 2026-27
By Olivia Parker-George
Support UNC Charlotte NSBE members attending the 2027 NSBE Annual National Convention!
Support UNC Charlotte NSBE members attending the 2027 NSBE Annual National Convention! UNC Charlotte's chapter of the National Society of Black Engineers, <strong>UNC Charlotte NSBE</strong>, participates in the NSBE National Conference and Regional Conference as a means of networking and professional development. It provides a plethora of opportunities for students, including a two-day <strong>career fair</strong> with over four hundred employers, <strong>skill development </strong><strong>workshops</strong> with industry professionals, and <strong>networking events</strong> with impactful resources to take advantage of. As a result of attending the conference, many students received internships and full-time job opportunities.
This year, NSBE's National Conference will be held in Boston, Massachusetts, from March 31st to April 4th, 2027, and the Regional Conference will be held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from November 6th-8th, 2026. We need your help to get there! We are raising funds to cover the cost of lodging during the Conference, travel to and from Boston, and meals during the Conference. Below is the general breakdown of how the total funds donated will be divided.
We hope that you are compelled to aid our chapter as we work to provide access, opportunity, and support<em> </em>to the next generation of Black engineers. Each and every donation is greatly appreciated!
Sincerely,
<strong>UNC Charlotte NSBE Executive Board</strong>
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Kung Fu Club 2026-27
By UNC Charlotte
Support the Kung Fu Club through equipment, events, and competitions!
Support the Kung Fu Club through equipment, events, and competitions! <strong>For 11 years, the UNC Charlotte Kung Fu Club has brought traditional Chinese martial arts to the UNC Charlotte community.</strong>
Our club studies Lai Tung Pai Kung Fu, a traditional Southern Chinese martial art that develops practical skills, physical conditioning, focus, coordination, and discipline. Our training goes far beyond simply learning techniques—we work together to preserve a martial-arts tradition while building a strong community of students.
<strong>Our training includes:</strong>
Kung Fu forms and traditional techniques
Chi Sau (sticky hands) and partner training
Controlled sparring and practical applications
Lion Dance, an important part of our club’s activities and cultural practice
Chi and meditation training
Conditioning and workouts
Tournaments and competitions
Learning and teaching traditional forms
Competition gives our members the opportunity to put their training into practice, challenge themselves, and represent UNC Charlotte alongside other martial artists. Lion Dance also gives us a way to share Chinese martial arts and culture with the broader university and local community.
<strong>But training and competition come with costs.</strong>
We are raising funds for tournament registration, travel, equipment, protective gear, team gear, and other expenses that help our members train and compete.
Every contribution helps give our students more opportunities to train, compete, perform, and continue a tradition that has been part of UNC Charlotte for more than a decade.
<strong>Help us support the next generation of UNC Charlotte martial artists.</strong>
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Future Business Leaders of America 2026-27
By UNC Charlotte
Support FBLA in their fall, state, and leadership conferences!
Support FBLA in their fall, state, and leadership conferences! <strong>Help Fund the Future of Business</strong>
UNC Charlotte FBLA Collegiate is a student‑led business organization committed to developing future business leaders through professional growth, leadership development, and career readiness opportunities. Our goal is to provide members with meaningful experiences that bridge the gap between the classroom and the workplace, helping students build the skills, confidence, and connections needed for long‑term success.
We are fundraising $1,200 to expand the quality and accessibility of our professional development programming. This funding allows us to strengthen the experiences we provide to all active members, ensuring that every student has access to high‑impact opportunities that support their personal and professional growth.
Your support allows us to create engaging learning experiences that help students explore opportunities, develop in‑demand skills, and connect with professionals who can influence their personal and professional growth. Your contribution supports:<ul><li>
Guest speaker events — $350 allocated for speaker honoraria, travel support, and event materials.</li><li>
Professional development workshops — $300 to host workshops focused on career readiness, leadership, communication, and networking skills.</li><li>
Resume reviews, interview preparation, and career coaching — $200 for professional reviewers and coaches who provide personalized feedback to members.</li><li>
Resources and materials — $350 for printing, supplies, software tools, and event materials that keep programming accessible at little to no cost for members.</li></ul>
Through these opportunities, students gain practical knowledge, build valuable professional connections, strengthen their leadership abilities, and develop the skills needed to succeed in today’s competitive business environment.
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Women's Club Basketball 2026-27
By Brooke Shanks
Women's Club Basketball is actively fundraising to support their team as they prepare for an ambitious upcoming competitive season
Women's Club Basketball is actively fundraising to support their team as they prepare for an ambitious upcoming competitive season <strong>Support the UNC Charlotte Women’s Club Basketball Team!</strong>
Welcome to the official fundraising page for the UNC Charlotte Women’s Club Basketball Team! We are a dedicated group of student-athletes united by a shared passion for basketball, personal growth, and representing our university with pride. As we prepare for another competitive season, we are reaching out to our community, alumni, family, and friends to help us achieve our goals.
Our goal this year is to raise funds that directly support our players and lower the out-of-pocket costs of participation. Every dollar contributed will go toward critical team operational expenses, including:
- <strong>New Team Uniforms & Gear:</strong> Outfitting our players with updated, durable apparel so we can step onto the court representing UNC Charlotte with pride.
- <strong>Tournament Travel & Accommodation:</strong> Covering fuel and hotel costs to ensure our entire roster can travel together and compete.
- <strong>Entry & Registration Fees:</strong> Securing our spots in tournaments to expand our competitive schedule and face top-tier competition.
For our players, club basketball is about far more than just what happens on the court. It provides a platform for leadership development, fosters strong community bonds, and empowers young women through athletics. However, travel and equipment costs can create significant financial barriers for our student-athletes. By contributing to our campaign, you are investing in our team’s dedication, sportsmanship, and growth. Whether you choose to make a donation or simply share our campaign link with your network, your support makes a direct and meaningful impact on our season.
Thank you for believing in our team and supporting women’s athletics at UNC Charlotte. Together, let’s make this season our best one yet!
<strong>26-27 Women’s Club Basketball Team Roster </strong>
Cristina Battistini
Alyssa Bullock
Liz Chapman
Shae Johnson
Lili McCullum
Xiomara Moser
Sam Murdock
Ashley Santamaria
Brooke Shanks
Emily Smith
Peyton Spaugh
Uma Surkund
<em>Your donation will help cover the cost of expenses related to Women's Club Basketball <em>(equipment, uniforms, Referees, Athletic Trainers, etc.).</em></em>
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2027 Charlotte Lunabotics Competition
By UNC Charlotte
Charlotte Lunabotics will compete in the 2027 NASA Lunabotics Competition at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida.
Charlotte Lunabotics will compete in the 2027 NASA Lunabotics Competition at the Kennedy Space Center in Florida. Ten UNC Charlotte engineering students. One robot. One shot at Kennedy Space Center.
We're Charlotte Lunabotics, and this year we're headed to NASA's 2026–2027 Lunabotics Challenge part of NASA's Artemis Student Challenge to do something wild: build a fully autonomous robot that can drive itself across brutal, crater-pocked simulated lunar terrain and construct a berm out of moon dust.
Why does that matter? Because when astronauts land back on the Moon, they'll need protection from blast debris during landing, from radiation, from the brutal thermal swings of deep space. Berms are that protection. NASA needs to know how to build them robotically, and they're trusting student teams like ours to help figure it out.
This year NASA shook things up after teams said the old two-week competition format was brutal on schedules and budgets, NASA trimmed it down. Same high bar, less grind. We're all in.
<strong>Here's where we're at:</strong><ul><li>Preliminary Design Review — November 2026</li><li>Team Selection Announced — December 2026</li><li>Systems Engineering Paper & Robot Data Report — Spring 2027</li><li>On-site finals at Kennedy Space Center — Spring 2027</li></ul>
We've got the drive. We need the fuel.
Every dollar goes straight into:<ul><li><strong>Parts and hardware</strong> — the sensors, motors, and guts that turn a CAD file into a working robot</li><li><strong>Getting to Florida</strong> — flights, a place to sleep, and getting our robot there in one piece</li><li><strong>Testing it until it works</strong> — because "it worked in the lab" and "it worked in the arena" are two very different things</li></ul>
We're not asking you to fund a school project. We're asking you to help ten students go toe-to-toe with the best university teams in the country, on a challenge that's literally helping NASA plan how humans live on the Moon.
<strong>Chip in. Watch us launch.</strong>
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Women's Club Rugby 2026-27
By UNC Charlotte
Women's Club Rugby is fundraising to support the costs associated with participating in competitions and tournaments throughout the season.
Women's Club Rugby is fundraising to support the costs associated with participating in competitions and tournaments throughout the season. <strong>UNC Charlotte Women’s Club Rugby</strong> is more than just a team. We are a family of dedicated college athletes who push each other to succeed on and off the field. In Spring 2024, we placed 7th in the DII NRC CRC 7s tournament in Boyds, Maryland, and in Fall 2024, we advanced to the 15s conference championships. Our mission is to build strong, resilient athletes while fostering growth in academics, leadership, and lifelong connections.
This year, we are setting our sights even higher. Just like last season, our goal is to qualify for nationals again and place even higher in our division. To make that happen, we will need to travel across states for tournaments in Maryland, Tennessee, and Georgia. Travel is one of our biggest expenses, and the costs of hotels, gas, meals, and tournament fees quickly add up.
Beyond travel, we are also working to upgrade our equipment. Replacing worn-out rugby balls, practice pinnies, and other gear will ensure we can train at our best and stay competitive.
We strongly believe that <em><strong>Every Body is a Rugby Body</strong></em><strong>,</strong> and we need your support to continue spreading that message. Your donation will help cover essential travel costs, provide updated equipment, and allow us to keep building a community where every athlete can thrive.
<em>Your donation will help cover the cost of expenses for the Women's Club Rugby team.</em>
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Charlotte Lifters Club 2026-27
By Alan Guzman
Support Charlotte Lifters Club for competition registrations, lodging, projects, equipment, and travel
Support Charlotte Lifters Club for competition registrations, lodging, projects, equipment, and travel <strong>The Charlotte Lifters</strong> is the official student-led powerlifting club at UNC Charlotte and USA Powerlifting Collegiate Team, dedicated to helping lifters of all experience levels strength-train, grow, and compete. From first-time gymgoers learning proper form to competitive athletes stepping onto the national stage, our club provides the community, coaching, and support needed to hit new personal records.
Your donation directly powers our team by helping cover crucial expenses:<ul><li>
<strong>Competition Fees:</strong> Subsidizing meet registration costs so financial barriers don't keep athletes from competing.</li><li>
<strong>Travel & Lodging:</strong> Funding travel to regional and national powerlifting meets.</li><li>
<strong>Club Equipment:</strong> Purchasing competition-grade gear, wraps, belts, and specialized equipment for team training sessions.</li></ul>
Every dollar raised helps us represent Niner Nation on the platform. Support <strong>The Charlotte Lifters</strong> today and help us push our limits!
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The Legacy M.E.N. (Male Empowerment Network) 2026-27
By UNC Charlotte
Support The Legacy M.E.N for their black-tie gala!
Support The Legacy M.E.N for their black-tie gala! ABOUT US
Building Leaders. Establishing Community. Declaring our Legacy.
The Legacy MEN at UNC Charlotte is dedicated to cultivating holistic, driven, and authentic leaders of all backgrounds.
Through professional development, campus engagement, networking, and Community service, we create opportunities for students to grow both personally and professionally while making a meaningful impact on the communities around them.
What we stand for:→ Leadership — create confident and accountable leaders→ Communities — Develop meaningful connections and stimulate engagement→ Professional Growth — preparing students for postgraduate opportunities→ Service — using our organization to positively impact our campus→ Legacy — Establish a society that persists beyond our time at UNC Charlotte
Our goal is bigger than just building a community here at UNC Charlotte. We want to create experiences that bring awareness to individuals and produce opportunities for advocacy for students. Together, we encourage growth and leave a lasting impact for the aim of a better future.
Why we run for BREAST CANCER
Every Step Counts!.
Our 5K is more than a social run.
The Legacy MEN Breast Cancer Awareness 5K will bring students, families, organizations, and members of the Charlotte community together for a day centered around raising awareness for breast cancer as we support women's health and advocate for scientific research.
Breast cancer has affected countless individuals and families, and we want to use our platform to help support the fight against it.
Your donation helps us accomplish two things:
Create the ExperienceFunds will help cover essential event expenses, including:
• Food for participants• Water and hydration• Event space and setup• Music and entertainment• Race-day supplies and course markers
Make an ImpactA major portion of the funds raised will be donated to a breast cancer nonprofit, allowing every registration, donation, and contribution to help support a cause much larger than our organization.
Run With Us. Support With Us. Make an Impact With Us.
Whether you participate in the 5K, donate, sponsor the event, or simply help spread the word, every contribution moves us closer to our goal.
5K. One Community. One Cause. One Legacy.
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Formula SAE Electric 2026-27
By UNC Charlotte
49ers Racing EV is a student organization that develops a formula-style electric vehicle through design, manufacturing, and testing.
49ers Racing EV is a student organization that develops a formula-style electric vehicle through design, manufacturing, and testing. 49ers Racing EV is a student organization that develops a formula-style electric vehicle through design, manufacturing, and testing. Sub teams are divided into collaborative groups focused on design in areas such as vehicle dynamics, ergonomics, aerodynamics, accumulator, and low voltage systems.
Formula SAE (Society of Automotive Engineers) hosts an annual collegiate design competition at the Michigan International Speedway. This 4-day competition takes place in June and features over 100 teams internationally. Vehicles are judged based on a variety of criteria, varying from manufacturability and overall design to dynamic acceleration and endurance events.
Our team raises over 85% of our operating budget through a combination of sponsorship and donation, so any funds raised through crowdfunding directly support our teams operation and technical development. Our team is developing a front and rear wing for the first time in the team's history, as well as working towards maintaining two working cars. We also are competing at three competitions as opposed to one in previous years. All of these goals have increased our budget requirements significantly for the 2027 season, and crowdfunding is a big priority for the team to ensure we have the funding to meet our technical goals.
<strong>2026 Car at Michelin FSAE Shootout</strong>
<strong>Driver Meeting During Testing</strong>
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Student Involvement Legacy Wall
By Center for Student Involvement
Support current and future Student Involvement leaders by leaving your mark on the Legacy Wall.
Support current and future Student Involvement leaders by leaving your mark on the Legacy Wall. Center for Student Involvement There are over 400 student organizations on campus, boundless leadership opportunities, and many ways to get involved. Extracurricular involvement leaves a lasting impact both on the individuals who participate and the University community as a whole.
The Student Involvement Legacy Wall is a collage of tiles of the names and involvements of current and former students at UNC Charlotte. Located in the Center for Student Involvement, it is a great way to ensure you've left your mark on campus for future leaders to see and be inspired by.
Your support of the Student Involvement Legacy Wall project will provide funding for Student Organization Annual Excellence Awards, support new Student Involvement programs/events, and assist Student Involvement staff in continued professional development training to best serve students.
<strong>Donate today to leave your legacy and support the next generation of student involvement at UNC Charlotte!</strong>
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Each tile is 6"x6", and can hold up to 4 lines of text of 16 characters per line. Once you have purchased your tile, your confirmation email will include a link to submit your text.
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Student Council for Exceptional Children Division for Research
By UNC Charlotte
Help the next generation of education researchers turn big questions into meaningful impact.
Help the next generation of education researchers turn big questions into meaningful impact. <strong>Who We Are</strong>
Great research starts with a question and the right resources can turn that question into meaningful change.
The Student Council for Exceptional Children - Division for Research (SCEC-DR) is raising funds to support educational research projects led by graduate students in every graduate program within the Cato College of Education at UNC Charlotte. These projects give emerging scholars the opportunity to explore important educational questions, collaborate with local school districts, and conduct research that can have a direct impact on our local, national, and international communities.
<strong>Help Support the Next Generation of Education Researchers</strong>
Your support will help provide students with the resources they need to conduct quantitative, qualitative, and mixed methods research across a wide range of topics and areas of interest, including research that benefits students with disabilities.
<strong>Any amount helps!</strong>
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<strong>Why Give?</strong>
Student researchers help shape the future of education. By investing in their work, you help them gain hands-on research experience while supporting projects that can contribute to better understanding, stronger practices, and positive outcomes for students and educators.
<strong>Your gift can help a student researcher:</strong><ul><ul><li>Conduct meaningful educational research</li><li>Collaborate with local school districts and community partners</li><li>Explore issues affecting students, families, educators, and schools</li><li>Analyze and share research findings</li><li>Present at university, state, national, and international conferences</li><li>Build connections with future mentors, collaborators, and employers</li><li>Take the next step toward an advanced degree or future career</li></ul></ul>
A single research opportunity can become a career-changing moment. Your gift could help a master’s student meet a future dissertation mentor or give a doctoral student the opportunity to connect with a future colleague or employer. By supporting student research, you are not only funding a project; you are investing in emerging scholars and helping them take meaningful steps toward their future careers.
Whether you’re a UNC Charlotte faculty or staff member, student, alum, family member, community partner, or simply someone who believes in the power of educational research, <strong>you can help give the next generation of scholars the opportunity to turn their questions into impact.</strong>
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<strong>PLEASE GIVE TODAY!</strong>
Your support will help UNC Charlotte students become stronger researchers and contribute new knowledge to make a difference in classrooms and communities.
<strong>Invest in a student researcher today and help bring the next great education idea to life.</strong>
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<strong>Spread the Word</strong>
You can make an even bigger impact by sharing <strong><a href="https://crowdfund.charlotte.edu/SCECDR">this campaign</a></strong> with your <strong>family, friends, neighbors, and colleagues</strong>.
<strong>Multiply Your Impact with Employer Gift Matching!</strong>
Did you know many companies match their employees’ charitable contributions, potentially <strong>doubling or even tripling the impact of your gift?</strong>
Many of the region’s top employers offer matching gift programs, including:<ol><li>Bank of America</li><li>Coca-Cola Consolidated</li><li>Truist Financial</li><li>Duke Energy</li></ol>
To see if your employer offers a matching gift program, <a href="https://giving.charlotte.edu/matching-gifts/"><strong>click here</strong></a> and follow the instructions provided.
If your company matches charitable donations, completing your employer’s matching gift process will help SCEC-DR provide even more opportunities for graduate students to conduct, present, and disseminate meaningful educational research.
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