Representing UW-Madison in the SpaceX Hyperloop Pod Competition, Badgerloop has been revolutionizing transportation since 201 ... 5! The UW-Madison Badgerloop Team was recently selected by SpaceX to participate in the first-ever Hyperloop prototype as part of the Hyperloop Pod Competition. As one of 30 international design teams, we will present and test a scaled prototype at the mile-long test track in Hawthorne, California. In order to accomplish such a task, our student organization relies on diverse membership from both STEM and Business majors, as well as an accomplished body of industry and academic advisors. This project will culminate in the final Competition Weekend where our primary goal is to produce a fail-safe, passenger-friendly, scalable prototype that successfully levitates throughout the length of the test track. Beyond just the competition aspect, Badgerloop is proud to collaborate and participate with premier researchers all over the globe, laying the foundation for the future of transportation. read more