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

  • Arizona Early Preview

    January 31st, 2022  |  Season 7  |  12 mins 32 secs

    The deadline to register for the Baja SAE Arizona 2022 competition is February 16! We're talking with Lead Organizer Tony Rivera and Dynamic Event Coordinator Aaron Saint-Amour on what to expect and why you should sign up now!

  • Roundless Preview

    December 2nd, 2021  |  Season 8  |  19 mins 37 secs

    We talk with SAE Aero Design organizers about the event's upcoming conversion to a Roundless format. Get a look at what worked from 2021 and tips on how to maximize the new format!

  • Supplier Showcase and Fall Kick-Off Virtual Event Preview

    October 22nd, 2021  |  Season 8  |  15 mins 37 secs

    We talk with Sara Guffey and Nicole Hicks about the Supplier Showcase coming up on Thursday, October 28th and Fall Kick-Off Friday, October 29th

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    Advanced Class 2022 Preview

    August 31st, 2021  |  Season 8  |  34 mins 41 secs

    Lonnie Dong and David Moroniti from the Aero Design Rules Committee join us to discuss the new Advanced Class for the 2022 season!

  • Know Before You Go: Baja SAE Louisville

    May 13th, 2021  |  Season 6  |  36 mins 39 secs

    We chat with Baja SAE Louisville co-organizers Brad Arlinghaus and Alex Bays about everything you need to know for team to have a safe and successful visit to Louisville, KY for the second Validation event of 2021!

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    2021 Knowledge Event Round Table

    April 28th, 2021  |  Season 8  |  26 mins 23 secs

    This episode we welcome students from Michigan Technological University and SAE Clean Snowmobile judges to discuss the 2021 Knowledge Event and the secrets to MTU's success!

  • Know Before You Go: Baja SAE Arizona

    April 23rd, 2021  |  Season 6  |  38 mins 44 secs

    We chat with Baja SAE Arizona co-organizers Tony Rivera and Josh Spivey about everything you need to know for team to have a safe and successful visit to Tuscon, AZ for the first Validation event of 2021!

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    Student Round Table

    March 31st, 2021  |  Season 6  |  30 mins 11 secs
    collegiate design series, education, sae international, student competition, student engineering

    In this episode, we talk with students from Mexico and Egyptian teams in Baja, Aero Design, and AeroConnect to discuss tips for team development, project management, and dealing with unforeseen circumstances like this past year’s world pandemic.

  • What to Expect in the 2021 Season and Why to Register

    November 6th, 2020  |  Season 8  |  31 mins 15 secs

    We talk about the changes for the 2021 season including what to expect from Knowledge and Validation events and how you can make the most out of connecting with sponsors and volunteers!

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    Formula SAE Noise Testing Explained

    July 9th, 2020  |  Season 8  |  37 mins

    From the 2020 CDS Virtual Event.

    Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/-4pUN5f4sJ0

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    2020 Regular Class

    January 27th, 2020  |  Season 8  |  15 mins 1 sec

    We speak with David Moroniti from the SAE Aero Design Rules Committee to talk about the details of the new rules for the 2020 Regular Class.

  • SAE Baja 2020 Season Breakdown

    December 12th, 2019  |  Season 5  |  51 mins 27 secs
    aero design, competition, rules, sae international

    Sara and Sam run down all of the details you need going into the 2020 Baja SAE Season.

  • Introducing the SAE AeroConnect Challenge

    November 26th, 2019  |  Season 8  |  19 mins 20 secs

    Amanda Paciorkowski joins us to talk about the new SAE AeroConnect Challenge including its mission to create new connected aircraft solutions to help fight forest fires.

  • New Registration Process

    August 8th, 2019  |  Season 8  |  14 mins 43 secs

    We go over the details of the NEW registration process for the 2020 season!

  • Baja SAE Rochester 2019 Preview

    May 29th, 2019  |  Season 4  |  36 mins 12 secs

    We are joined by the organization crew for Baja SAE Rochester to discuss what to expect from the last Baja of the year including the events, the two locations, the awards banquet and more!

  • Baja SAE California 2019 Preview

    April 30th, 2019  |  Season 4  |  32 mins 46 secs

    We are joined by Joe Batwinis, the Lead Organizer for Baja SAE California to discuss what to expect from this year’s event out west including the events, changes in parking enforcement, engine check process updates, and more!