Product Design Engineering
Discussing how past mistakes in product design engineering can help the next project, overcoming imposter syndrome, and competing in the Baja SAE.
What is involved when designing products for a client.Trying to design systems that account for the human element.Providing safer and more efficient solutions.The variety of problems you have to solve.Considering past mistakes in your new design.Saved from a nightmare project due outside forces.Workload of Mechanical Engineering College.How mistakes can slide by despite a review process.Overcoming imposter syndrome.When the engineering method of communication could be detrimental.How a group of friends can help you assess your shortfalls.Deciding to pursue engineering instead of marine biology.Competing in the Baja SAE.Imposter Syndrome
Doubting your competency despite external evidence.Dunning-Kruger Effect
Cognitive bias where unskilled individuals over estimate their abilities for certain tasks.Baja SAE Events
Acceleration
Fastest time for 30.48m or 45.72m.Hill Climb or Traction and Maneuverability
Testing climbing ability or towing an object.Assessing how the vehicle handles on varying terrain, done for time.Endurance Race
Typically done for distance or time.Last vehicle functioning or farthest distance reached is the winner.Mentioned in Episode
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