Beyond The Competition
The official must-listen podcast of SAE University Programs
Displaying 2 items of Beyond The Competition with the tag "hands-on learning".
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Baja Beginnings With Dr. William Shapton
January 22nd, 2026 | 34 mins 34 secs
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In this special anniversary episode of Beyond the Competition, the team celebrates 50 years of Baja SAE with one of its original architects, Dr. William Shapton. Dr. Shapton shares firsthand stories from the early REV competitions that led to Baja SAE, the challenges of launching a low-cost collegiate design competition, and how hands-on engineering transformed senior design education. From riverbed racecourses to national media coverage, this episode explores how Baja SAE grew from a small experiment into a global engineering phenomenon.
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Insights with David Sander
July 18th, 2024 | Season 8 | 46 mins 25 secs
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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.