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

  • 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!

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    What We Learned from Tech at Baja SAE Tennessee

    April 30th, 2019  |  Season 4  |  27 mins 36 secs

    Joe Batwinis joins us to discuss the big misses from Tech Inspection in the first Baja SAE event in Tennessee to help you get through the line faster and the first time in Baja California and Rochester!

  • 2019 SAE Aero Design West Preview

    March 30th, 2019  |  Season 8  |  35 mins 58 secs

    Ryan Reynolds, the California Aero Design Event Manager, joins us to give a preview of SAE Aero Design West including the what to expect from the venues, the importance of the mandatory meeting, and tips for making the most out of your competition experience.

  • What to Expect

    February 25th, 2019  |  Season 8  |  49 mins 59 secs

    We join Ryan Good to get to know two teams participating in Formula SAE competitions this year. We touch base with Chris Dunn and faculty advisor Dr Bob Woods from UTA Racing at University of Texas at Arlington and then a newer team building a car for the first time with Adedotun Ayokanmbi and Arbion Harrell of Alabama A&M University.

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    2019 CDS Virtual Career Fair

    December 18th, 2018  |  Season 4  |  8 mins 52 secs

    We are joined by Martha Tress, Recruitment Sales Manager at SAE, to talk about the Virtual Career Fair. What can we expect from this year, what can you expect if you’re new, and what changes will there be?

  • What's New for the 2019 Season?

    December 11th, 2018  |  Season 8  |  25 mins 30 secs

    Kaley Zundel and Ryan Good kick off the first Podcast of the season to tell you what is new with the newly reorganized rules, changes to look forward to for Presentations, changes to Endurance Event at Formula SAE Michigan, potential layout changes for Formula SAE Lincoln, and what's new in the app and web site.

  • Formula SAE Lincoln 2018 Preview

    June 14th, 2018  |  Season 8  |  24 mins 58 secs

    In this episode, we discuss the upcoming 2018 Formula SAE Lincoln / Electric event.

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    2018 Baja SAE Oregon Preview

    May 24th, 2018  |  Season 3  |  9 mins 48 secs

    On this episode, we speak with Drew Stratton, organizer for Baja SAE Oregon, about Sales Finals, their signature event, and what to expect from their courses.