Solar Cup is a STEAM-focused program in which high school students work in teams to learn engineering, physics, math, technical writing and career-building skills. Student use these new skills to transform an empty boat hull into a fully operational solar powered boat. This innovative water education and environmentally sustainable technology program is funded by the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California and its member agencies including West Basin Municipal Water District. Additional information on the program is available by contacting Education Coordinator Janel Ancayan at janela@westbasin.org.
Solar Cup 2022 Competition
West Basin is proud to sponsor the following two high schools with support for the 2022 Solar Cup Competition, which includes hands-on and online activities:
- Lennox Mathematics, Science and Technology Academy – Lennox
- Palos Verdes Peninsula High School – Rolling Hills Estates
Return back to this page as we report on the successes of West Basin sponsored teams!
2022 Solar Cup Virtual Recognition Event – May 12, 2022
The competition culminated in a virtual awards ceremony on May 12, 2022 where teams were recognized for first, second and third place honors in each of the competition’s seven challenges. Among those winning teams include West Basin sponsored teams, who excelled by showcasing their problem-solving abilities, artistic design skills and engineering knowledge.
Congratulations to the West Basin teams for winning honors in the following categories in the Los Angeles County Region:
LENNOX MATHEMATICS, SCIENCE, AND TECHNOLOGY ACADEMY, Inglewood
- Document It! Award
- First Place Tie – Zero-Emission Vehicle
- Second Place Tie – Onshape
PALOS VERDES PENINSULA HIGH SCHOOL, Rolling Hills Estates
- First Place Tie – Zero-Emission Vehicle
- Third Place – Green Careers
- Third Place – Robot Powered Conservation Device
- Third Place – Electronics
- Spirit of Solar Cup Bart Bezyack Award
- First Place Tie– Solar Panel
- Second Place – Public Outreach
