We had our final competition in summer 2026. The team is not accepting any new members.
Experience the latest disruption in AV Tech
Develop technical and soft skills through hands-on exposure.
Get academic credit (Research Study Credits or Capstone Project)
Meet students from various backgrounds
Work in a fun and fast-paced environment.
Join General Motors & Competition Sponsors’ Talent Community
May be offered a paid position (GRA or URA Position)
May go on free trips to Ann Arbor or SAE WCX
Great addition to your resume
Mentorship & extensive training process for new members.
Network with our Alumni and various companies in the AV Industry.
Strong LORS form Advisors
Have Fun!
Current student at The Ohio State University (No CCP or High School Students)
Humility. Respect. Trust.
Commit 10-15 hours a week
Attend meetings regularly (4 absences a semester)
Strong Work Ethic and thrives in ambiguity
Contribute to the inclusive team environment
Follows Engineering Design Principles and MVP Philosophy
The Buckeye AutoDrive team is broken into 7 different departments, allowing each department to specialize in a specific aspect of AV development. These 7 departments function in cohesion to thrust us to the cutting-edge development of AV technology. Here is the list of our Departments: