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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Maximizing Your SAE Membership
February 14th, 2018 | Season 8 | 27 mins 17 secs
On this episode, we met up with Amanda and Donna from the SAE Membership team to discuss how students can maximize their SAE membership.
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2018 SAE Aero Design East Preview
February 13th, 2018 | Season 8 | 18 mins 48 secs
On this episode, we talk with Mike Beriswill, the SAE Aero Design East Organizer, about the upcoming competition in Lakeland, FL.
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A Look Back at the Collegiate Design Series
January 31st, 2018 | Season 8 | 41 mins 37 secs
On this episode, we say goodbye to Bob Sechler, longtime manager of the Collegiate Design Series, as he retires in January 2018.
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2018 Virtual Career Fair
January 15th, 2018 | Season 8 | 11 mins 58 secs
On this episode, we discuss why we are hosting the upcoming CDS Virtual Career Fair, how students can prepare for it, and what they can expect.
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A Look Back at the Collegiate Design Series
January 15th, 2018 | Season 3 | 41 mins 33 secs
baja sae, cds, collegiate design series, education, engineering, sae international, stem
On this episode, we say goodbye to Bob Sechler, longtime manager of the Collegiate Design Series, as he retires in 2018.
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Maximizing Your SAE Membership
December 12th, 2017 | Season 3 | 27 mins 15 secs
baja sae, cds, collegiate design series, education, engineering, sae international, stem
On this episode, we met up with Amanda and Donna from the SAE Membership team to discuss how students can maximize their SAE membership.
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New Cost Module for 2018
December 5th, 2017 | Season 2 | 46 mins 4 secs
baja sae, cds, collegiate design series, education, engineering, sae international, stem
On this episode, we discuss the brand new Cost Module for the 2018 competition season.
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2018 CDS Virtual Career Fair
November 6th, 2017 | Season 2 | 12 mins 47 secs
baja sae, cds, collegiate design engineering, education, engineering, sae international, stem
On this episode, we discuss why we are hosting the upcoming CDS Virtual Career Fair, how students can prepare for it, and what they can expect.
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2017 Registration Day Preview
September 15th, 2017 | Season 8 | 20 mins 3 secs
Amanda and Sara take a look at the changes to Formula SAE Registration Day including Pre-Registration, Attending Status, and Duplicate Team Names.
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Formula SAE Michigan Dynamics & Data
April 21st, 2017 | Season 8 | 24 mins 37 secs
On this episode, we speak to the lead Dynamics team at Formula SAE Michigan about how they use data to make decisions about the Dynamic events and scheduling, as 2017 brings more changes.
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Managing the Technical Inspection Process 2017
March 8th, 2017 | Season 2 | 36 mins 32 secs
On this episode, we spoke to National Tech Inspectors Joe, Darrell, and Brett about how to make the Technical Inspection go smoothly.
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New Cost Module
March 6th, 2017 | Season 8 | 27 mins 6 secs
On this episode, we spoke to the team responsible for the new online Cost Module to be used by 2017 Formula SAE teams. We touched on the history of the Cost Event, why Cost is even relevant, and what the future might look like given the new...
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Cost Report Explained
February 10th, 2017 | 47 mins 30 secs
We spoke to Matt Moody, Cost Report Captain, about the theory behind the Cost Report, what happens in an audit, the future of the Cost Event and more.
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Frame Check Submission
February 6th, 2017 | 27 mins 16 secs
Our first episode of 2017 focused on the first required submission – the Frame Pre-Check. We are joined by Marc and Jeremy from the National Tech Inspectors team to discuss some of the common mistakes, best practices, and theory behind this...
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Learn Twice with Ken Francis from SAE International
November 30th, 2016 | 10 mins 8 secs
On this episode, we talk to Ken Francis about the Learn Twice Initiative. By volunteering just a few hours per week in a local elementary or middle school, you can earn $$$ towards your CDS Registration.
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2017 Baja SAE Rules Review
September 29th, 2016 | 24 mins 31 secs
In this episode, the CDS Staff chat with Mike Zimmerman (Briggs & Stratton), Bo Neilan (National Tech Inspector), and Chris Reedy (National Tech Inspector) about the 2017 Baja SAE Ruleset. We talk new engines, fuel tanks, frame checks, and...