Beyond The Competition
The official must-listen podcast of SAE University Programs
About the show
As the official must-listen podcast of SAE University Programs, you can expect authentic, engaging (and often amusing) conversations about all things related to SAE's collegiate programming, as well as other industry-driven topics from SAE International. Our guests will include SAE International staff, former competitors, volunteers, organizers, and occasionally industry professionals! Topics range from ruleset discussions to career advice and everything in between. This is the perfect podcast to listen to in the shop.
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Episodes
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Grove City Baja at SAE International Bring your Kid to Work Day
October 17th, 2024 | Season 8 | 15 mins 24 secs
automotive engineering, baja sae, bring your kid to work day, college racing team, electric car prototype, engineering education, grove city college, hands-on engineering, innovation in motorsports, mechanical engineering, motorsports, podcast, racing technology, red october baja car, sae international, sae university programs, stem activities for kids, stem education, student racing teams, vehicle engineering
In this episode of Beyond the Competition, Mike Sorg and Scott Schultz, from SAE University Programs, chat with the Grove City College Racing Team during the SAE Bring Your Kid to Work Day. They dive into the team’s experience bringing their Baja SAE cars to the event, where kids had the chance to explore and learn about the vehicles up close. The team discusses their Red October competition car and an innovative electric prototype, as well as the importance of exposing young kids to engineering through hands-on interaction. Join us for a fascinating conversation about education, engineering, and motorsports!
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Beyond Wheels: The Story of the Baja Tank Car
September 19th, 2024 | Season 8 | 29 mins 39 secs
bajacompetition, bajasae, emoryriddle, engineeringinnovation, offroaddesign, saeinternational, studentengineering, tankcar, trackvehicle, williamsportevent
Beyond the Competition: Beyond Wheels: The Story of the Baja Tank Car
In this episode of “Beyond the Competition,” hosts Mike Sorg and Scott Schultz dive into the innovative design choices of the Embry Riddle Aeronautical University Baja SAE team at the Williamsport event. Guests Bridget O’Connell, the incoming president, and Noah Evans, the PR team lead, discuss their groundbreaking “Tank Car” that captivated attention with its unique track system and the challenges they faced during tech inspection. Listen in as they share insights on the inspiration, the unexpected hurdles, and the future of this bold design in the Baja SAE competitions.
BajaSAE #SAEInternational #TankCar #InnovationInEngineering #WilliamsportEvent
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CDS Action News September 2024
September 3rd, 2024 | Season 8 | 3 mins 48 secs
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Exploring the World of Engineering and Surveying with NCEES
August 15th, 2024 | Season 8 | 35 mins 13 secs
Join hosts Mike Sorg and Scott Schultz as they chat with Darrell Krueger from BNSF Railway about his journey in engineering, the role of NCEES, and insights into the future of engineering and surveying. Don’t miss this inspiring episode of Beyond the Competition!
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Insights from Tecnológico de Monterrey’s SAE Aero Design Team | SAE Aero Design West 2024
August 8th, 2024 | Season 8 | 11 mins 51 secs
Join Isaac Baeza and Emilio from Tecnológico de Monterrey as they discuss their experiences at SAE Aero Design West 2024, share insights about their team’s preparation, and play a fun “Fight or Flight” game.
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Introducing Mini Baja
July 30th, 2024 | Season 8 | 30 mins 30 secs
advanced manufacturing, career development., caterpillar, comvac, engineering competition, john deere, mini baja, navistar, networking, podcast, sae university programs, student engagement
Discover the exciting new Mini Baja program in this episode of Beyond the Competition, the SAE University Programs Podcast. Featuring insights from David Sander, Community Programs Manager at SAE International, and co-host Scott Schultz, this episode covers the unique challenges and opportunities of the Mini Baja competition debuting at the Comvac conference, along with discussions on advanced manufacturing, student engagement, and networking with industry leaders like John Deere and Caterpillar. Tune in to learn how this innovative program is shaping the next generation of engineers.
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Visiting M Racing Formula SAE: University of Michigan's 2024 Formula SAE Team!
July 22nd, 2024 | Season 8 | 16 mins 39 secs
Join us as we get an exclusive tour of the University of Michigan Formula SAE team’s workshop! In this video, we meet team captain Flynn Baird, along with Choe Acosta and Jack Woods, who give us an in-depth look at their impressive operation.
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Insights with David Sander
July 18th, 2024 | Season 8 | 46 mins 25 secs
career in engineering, competitive events, david sander, educational innovation, engineering education, future of mobility, hands-on learning, mike sorg, sae competitions, sae international, scott schultz, stem education, student engagement, technology education, university programs
In this episode of Beyond the Competition, hosts Mike Sorg and Scott Schultz welcome David Sander, the Community Programs Manager for SAE International’s University Programs. David shares his journey from an engineering student at NC State to a high school technology teacher, and now his role at SAE. He discusses the value of competitive events in education, the importance of hands-on learning, and the innovative programs SAE is developing to support students and educators. Tune in for an engaging conversation about education, engineering, and the future of mobility.
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CDS Action News July 2024
July 15th, 2024 | Season 8 | 6 mins 49 secs
CDS Action News provides updates and essential information for participants in various SAE competitions, including Formula SAE and Baja SAE, with highlights on event schedules, sponsor activities, and important announcements. It also offers resources and benefits for SAE Collegiate Chapter members and graduating seniors.
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Visiting M Baja Racing: University of Michigan's 2024 Baja SAE Team!
June 11th, 2024 | Season 8 | 6 mins 42 secs
baja sae, car building, competition, driver training, engineering students, engineering team, race car design, student interview, team dynamics, university of michigan
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CDS Action News June 2024
June 3rd, 2024 | Season 8 | 2 mins 15 secs
CDS Action News provides updates and essential information for participants in various SAE competitions, including Formula SAE and Baja SAE, with highlights on event schedules, sponsor activities, and important announcements. It also offers resources and benefits for SAE Collegiate Chapter members and graduating seniors.
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Baja SAE California: Know Before You Go
April 22nd, 2024 | Season 8 | 24 mins 8 secs
In this episode of Baja SAE Shop Talk, hosts Mike Sorg and Scott Schulz are joined by Josh Spivey and Chad Bear, co-organizers of the upcoming Baja SAE California event. The podcast serves as a "know before you go" briefing, packed with essential information for participants, covering everything from logistical details to weather expectations for the event set in Gorman, California.
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Baja SAE Ohio and Honda Tour Preview
August 10th, 2023 | Season 8 | 31 mins 32 secs
business presentation plan, dynamic events, event site logistics, food plan, hart ride along tour, honda day 0 open house, paddock parking plan, photo opportunities, pilot pull event, student experiences, surprises, tech numbers, tours
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Learning About SAE Standards
March 1st, 2023 | Season 8 | 24 mins 13 secs
We are joined by David Alexander, senior director of standards at SAE international, and Christian Thiele, ground vehicle standards director at SAE international, to discuss what the SAE International Standards Process and purpose is.
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Baja SAE Shop Talk: Tennessee Tech Preview 2022
May 9th, 2022 | Season 7 | 10 mins 26 secs
We chat with the new Lead Organizer of Baja SAE Tennessee Tech, Will Brooksheer, about the event and what to expect when you arrive.
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CDS Action News Update - May 2022
May 6th, 2022 | Season 8 | 7 mins 22 secs