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Over the past years, students designed and constructed a solar-powered boat by the name 'Unaltered Carbon.' The faculty advisor says this program began almost a decade ago, and this is the best boat they've made yet. Through the program, students are able to gain a realistic experience of how a concept can become a working product.
The UNM Solar Splash program is funded almost entirely by donations. You can donate here.
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