Second Semester Coming Up!

As we head into second semester, PVIT teams are in high gear, refining projects and preparing for competitions. We had a very exciting visit from our superintendent, Dr. Austin, and school board members to discuss the growing space and resource needs of PVIT which is bursting at the seams.  What…

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PVIT highlights for 2015

Cyberpatriot – New computers, a new work area in the PVIT room, and competing strong Electric Car – A complete overhaul of the car to be more efficient and reliable. Close to ready for its first test drive with this new work. First Robotics – Has a GREAT group of…

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Solar Cup at Metropolitan Water District

The PVIT Solar Cup team spent the day at the Metropolitan Water District building the hull of their solar-powered boat. The team showed AMAZING teamwork,  focus, and motivation. Congratulations on a great, highly productive, and fun day!! Pictured left to right: Yang (Sean) Xu (team lead), Tristan Jai (team lead),…

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Solar Canoe: Causatum

The long months have gone by without much visible progress; however, rapid headway is undergoing. During the important WASC weekend, PVIT and some members of the Team applied Epoxy onto the canoe, despite the heavy hurricane-like storm. The new paint job and the colors on the boat shine brightly. The PSA…

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Solar Canoe: An Epic Introduction

The Solar Canoe is a new branch of a more constructive engineering team that competes in the Solar Cup, held by the Metropolitan Water District in May. The team comprises of sub-teams that specializes in different categories of work: Paint, Solar Panels, Electrical System, Motors, and PSA. In January the team tested…

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