PROVE
Cal Poly’s Prototype Vehicles Laboratory (PROVE Lab) is a student-run non-profit organization that strives to solve real-world issues by pushing the boundaries of engineering. Students work as part of a cross-functional team to design, build, test, and market ambitious prototype vehicles. The team's flagship project is Dawn, a purely solar-powered car designed to travel faster than 65 miles per hour. The team's current focus is on Mila, a fully electric, long-range sports car that will travel over 1000 miles on a single charge. In PROVE, members gain hands-on design and manufacturing experience, while learning to work with a team in a fast-paced startup like environment. Our members work across five subteams, Mechanical, High Voltage, Low Voltage, Aeroshell, and Business. Members of all majors, colleges, and backgrounds are welcome!
2025 - 2026 Leadership
| Office | Name |
|---|---|
| Project Manager | Sinchana Shivaprasad |
| Project Manager | Max Schecter |
| Project Manager | Anthony Ferrell |
| Mechanical Lead | Shayne Conner |
| Mechanical Lead | Oliver Barnaal |
| Low Voltage Lead | Eugenio Pasos |
| Low Voltage Lead | Shynn Lawrence |
| High Voltage Lead | Nikolai Downs |
| High Voltage Lead | Kyle Lim |
| Aeroshell Lead | Will Bruner |
| Aeroshell Lead | Eric Camargo |
| Business Lead | Sam Ongsiaco |
| Business Lead | Justin Gardner |
| Advisor | Dr. Siavash Farzan |