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Team 32: CU Wind Team

Abstract

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nwide Collegiate Wind Competition, the 2026 CU Wind Team competes through the design and manufacturing of a model turbine, the development plan of a theoretical wind farm, and community engagement. As the most diverse and ambitious from CU yet, the team spans four majors and two colleges, and for the first time in CU history, showcases a custom-built axial generator.

Sponsor

National Laboratory of the Rockies, Department of Energy

Director

Roark Lanning

Team Members

  • Trinity Johnston
  • Chance McDonald
  • Peter Job
  • Joe Michaud
  • Luke Plotnick
  • Michael Petronino
  • Tyler Van Hare
  • Jose Cervantes
  • Suren Sargsyan
  • Sam Bryan
  • Elizabeth Roggenbauer
  • Emalee Santacroce
  • Whitney Le
  • Michael Richtsmeier
  • Oliver Browne