SAE International

Beyond The Competition

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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Jun 12, 2026

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Episodes

Baja SAE Shop Talk: Tennessee Tech Preview 2022 09.05.2022

We chat with the new Lead Organizer of Baja SAE Tennessee Tech, Will Brooksheer, about the event and what to expect when you arrive.

CDS Action News Update - May 2022 06.05.2022

<p>Email us at <a href="mailto:collegiatecompetitions@sae.org" rel="nofollow">collegiatecompetitions@sae.org</a>! </p> GM Everybody In Award FSAE May Presentation Finalists FSAE EV RFID Tags Tennessee Design Schedule Tennessee Arrival Important Updates for Baja SAE Rochester Baja Arizona Hotels Aero Design East Site Map Tennessee Frequency Request Supermileage Risk Mitigati...

Arizona Early Preview 31.01.2022

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! Learn more about the Baja SAE Arizona 2022 and register here: https://www.sae.org/attend/student-events/baja-sae-arizona

Roundless Preview 02.12.2021

<p>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! </p>

Supplier Showcase and Fall Kick-Off Virtual Event Preview 22.10.2021

<p>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</p> Sign up here: Supplier Showcase: https://hopin.com/events/univ-programs-supplier-showcase Fall Kick-Off : https://hopin.com/events/univ-programs-fall-kick-off

Advanced Class 2022 Preview 31.08.2021

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

Know Before You Go: Baja SAE Louisville 13.05.2021

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! Special Guest: Kaley Zundel.

2021 Knowledge Event Round Table 28.04.2021

<p>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! </p>

Know Before You Go: Baja SAE Arizona 23.04.2021

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!

Student Round Table 31.03.2021

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 06.11.2020

<p>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!</p> Registration How-To Video: https://cdsfallkickoff.pathable.co/meetings/virtual/ZTi7RSiokP4cLgZYr Sponsor Portal Video: https://cdsfallkickoff.pathable.co/meetings/virtual/gQPRJX2y9ucWY8MNR

Formula SAE Noise Testing Explained 09.07.2020

<p>From the 2020 CDS Virtual Event. </p> Watch the video version at https://youtu.be/-4pUN5f4sJ0

2020 Regular Class 27.01.2020

<p>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. </p><p>Special Guest: Sam Barill.</p>

SAE Baja 2020 Season Breakdown 12.12.2019

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

Introducing the SAE AeroConnect Challenge 26.11.2019

<p>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. </p> Find more information and register for the competition at www.saeaeroconnectchallenge.com

New Registration Process 08.08.2019

<p>We go over the details of the NEW registration process for the 2020 season! </p>

Baja SAE Rochester 2019 Preview 29.05.2019

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 30.04.2019

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! Special Guest: Sam Barill.

What We Learned from Tech at Baja SAE Tennessee 30.04.2019

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! Special Guest: Sam Barill.

2019 SAE Aero Design West Preview 30.03.2019

<p>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. </p> SAE Aero Design News Feed Special Guest: Sam Barill.

What to Expect 25.02.2019

<p>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.</p>

2019 CDS Virtual Career Fair 18.12.2018

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? Find out more about the CDS Virtual Career Fair! Special Guest: Martha Tress.

What's New for the 2019 Season? 11.12.2018

<p>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. </p>

Formula SAE Lincoln 2018 Preview 14.06.2018

<p>In this episode, we discuss the upcoming 2018 Formula SAE Lincoln / Electric event with Kaley Zundel, Program Manager, and Martha Tress, CDS Sponsorship Manager. Changes include the location of the Design Event, new food trucks, and the GM Internet Cafe.</p>

2018 Baja SAE Oregon Preview 24.05.2018

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.

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