Dell-Winston Solar Car Challenge Named One of America's 10 Most Innovative Education Programs

ROUND ROCK, Texas--Dec. 1, 20031, 2003--Dell Inc. Technology and Learning Magazine calls program "more than a race -- it's an all-around 'brain sport'"

Technology and Learning Magazine has selected The Dell-Winston Solar Car Challenge as one of the Top 10 Most Innovative Projects in Education.

The Dell-Winston Solar Challenge is an annual solar-car race that provides students from across the country and Mexico with hands-on experience in science and technology, using the program to develop important skills for the future.

"Programs like the Dell-Winston Solar Car Challenge help teach high school students the 21st century skills they need to be successful in the future -- whether it's to become the scientists and engineers of tomorrow or wherever their paths may lead," said Dr. Lehman Marks, event director and founder of the Dell-Winston Solar Car Challenge.

Editors at Technology and Learning, a leading publication for K-12 education technology leaders, selected programs based on common elements that included authenticity, collaboration, the use of critical-thinking skills, global implications, in-depth investigations and a high student motivation and engagement factor.

"The projects we decided to feature are compelling because they push students to engage in real-world research, communication, and problem solving," said Amy Poftak, Executive Editor, Technology and Learning Magazine.

About Dell

Dell Inc. is a premier provider of products and services required for customers worldwide to build their information-technology and Internet infrastructures. Company revenue for the past four quarters totaled $39.7 billion. Dell, through its direct business model, designs, manufactures and customizes products and services to customer requirements, and offers an extensive selection of software and peripherals. Information on Dell and its products can be obtained at www.dell.com.

About The Winston School

Based in Dallas, The Winston School is focused on realizing the potential of bright children who learn differently through individualized learning. In 1993, The Winston School launched an education program to provide curriculum, materials, on-site visits and workshop opportunities for high schools across the country. The program has taught more than 8,500 students in 22 countries about the wonders of science and demonstrated that high school students can build and race solar cars.

About Dell-Winston Solar Car Challenge

The 2003 Dell-Winston Solar Car Challenge was won by the Houston, Miss., "Sundancer" team. The 9-day race began on July 15 at Dell's headquarters in Round Rock, Texas, and concluded 1,500 miles later in Cocoa, Fla. at the Florida Solar Energy Center. The Sundancer solar car was designed and built by high school students from Houston, Miss., population 3,903. During the 9-day race, the team achieved a top speed of 64 miles per hour (mph) and averaged 23.1 mph. In addition, the Winston School solar car recently participated in the 2003 World Solar Challenge in Australia and was the first high school solar car team to complete the nine-day race.

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