On this episode, we say goodbye to Bob Sechler, longtime manager of the Collegiate Design Series, as he retires in 2018. Bob shares his favorite and craziest stories from CDS competitions for the past 30 years.

Special Guests: Bob Sechler, Kaley Zundel, and Sam Barill.

Sponsored By:

• SAE International Student Career Center: SAE International has built the SAE Student Career Center, just for you! Visit the SAE Student Career Center to begin utilizing this job board that provides helpful career resources and connections for SAE students. To get started, click on the “Interns” tab to set up your account, conduct internship searches, upload your resume, create alerts and utilize the resources. For assistance, click on the “HELP” link under the Interns tab. Sponsors of Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Aero Design, SAE Supermileage and SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge will be posting internships and entry level positions. Get noticed! Post your resume today!

On this episode, Amanda and Martha expand on the previously announced CDS Virtual Career Fair, to be held on January 25, 2018. They discuss what a virtual career fair is, why CDS is hosting one, how students can prepare for it, and what they can expect.

Special Guest: Martha Tress.

Sponsored By:

• SAE International Student Career Center: SAE International has built the SAE Student Career Center, just for you! Visit the SAE Student Career Center to begin utilizing this job board that provides helpful career resources and connections for SAE students. To get started, click on the “Interns” tab to set up your account, conduct internship searches, upload your resume, create alerts and utilize the resources. For assistance, click on the “HELP” link under the Interns tab. Sponsors of Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Aero Design, SAE Supermileage and SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge will be posting internships and entry level positions. Get noticed! Post your resume today!

Links:

• CDS Virtual Career Fair - REGISTER
• SAE Student Career Center

On this episode, we met up with Amanda and Donna from the SAE Membership team to discuss what benefits student members are entitled to, what to expect from the Membership team onsite in 2018, and what other things students can take advantage of as an SAE member.

Special Guests: Amanda Hildabrand and Donna Edenhart.

Sponsored By:

• SAE International Student Career Center: SAE International has built the SAE Student Career Center, just for you! Visit the SAE Student Career Center to begin utilizing this job board that provides helpful career resources and connections for SAE students. To get started, click on the “Interns” tab to set up your account, conduct internship searches, upload your resume, create alerts and utilize the resources. For assistance, click on the “HELP” link under the Interns tab. Sponsors of Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Aero Design, SAE Supermileage and SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge will be posting internships and entry level positions. Get noticed! Post your resume today!

Links:

• SAE Member Connection
• SAE Membership
• SAE Student Member Benefits
• SAE Student Career Center
• SAE Industrial Lecture Program
• List of SAE Sections
• SAE Student Chapters
• Learn Twice Initiative
• SAE Scholarships Information
• SAE Award & Recognition Programs
• SAE International Magazines
• SAE Training / Education Opportunities
• SAE International Events

On this episode, we meet with Matt, Alex, and Mike to discuss the brand new Cost Module for the 2018 competition season. We explore why we are moving to a catalog system, what it means for teams onsite, and how teams will use the new Cost Module.

Special Guests: Alex Reiners, Matt Moody, and Mike Zieman.

Sponsored By:

• SAE International Student Career Center: SAE International has built the SAE Student Career Center, just for you! Visit the SAE Student Career Center to begin utilizing this job board that provides helpful career resources and connections for SAE students. To get started, click on the “Interns” tab to set up your account, conduct internship searches, upload your resume, create alerts and utilize the resources. For assistance, click on the “HELP” link under the Interns tab. Sponsors of Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Aero Design, SAE Supermileage and SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge will be posting internships and entry level positions. Get noticed! Post your resume today!

Links:

• Baja SAE Cost Module Quick Links

On this episode, Amanda and Martha expand on the previously announced CDS Virtual Career Fair, to be held on January 25, 2018. They discuss what a virtual career fair is, why CDS is hosting one, how students can prepare for it, and what they can expect.

Special Guest: Martha Tress.

Sponsored By:

• SAE International Student Career Center: SAE International has built the SAE Student Career Center, just for you! Visit the SAE Student Career Center to begin utilizing this job board that provides helpful career resources and connections for SAE students. To get started, click on the “Interns” tab to set up your account, conduct internship searches, upload your resume, create alerts and utilize the resources. For assistance, click on the “HELP” link under the Interns tab. Sponsors of Formula SAE, Baja SAE, SAE Aero Design, SAE Supermileage and SAE Clean Snowmobile Challenge will be posting internships and entry level positions. Get noticed! Post your resume today!

Links:

• CDS Virtual Career Fair - REGISTER
• SAE Student Career Center

Amanda and Sara take a look at the changes to Formula SAE Registration Day including Pre-Registration, Attending Status, and Duplicate Team Names.

Amanda and Sara take a look at the changes to Formula SAE Registration Day including Pre-Registration, Attending Status, and the New Engine Order Process.

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.

On this episode, we spoke to National Tech Inspectors Joe, Darrell, and Brett about how to make the Technical Inspection go smoothly.

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 technology.