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Beyond The Competition

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Building Safer EV Battery Systems with Junhan Tao

October 15, 2026 · 34 min

Can an EV battery cooling system stop thermal runaway? Not exactly! 🔋 On Beyond the Competition, Junhan Tao explains why cooling systems cannot stop the chemical reactions occurring during thermal runaway, but can still help protect…
Baja SAE Ohio 2026 Know Before You Go

September 21, 2026 · 41 min

Get ready for Baja SAE Ohio 2026 with everything you need to know before arriving at Briarcliff! Mike Sorg is joined by Baja SAE Program Manager Damon Andring, event organizer Adam Houston, and Dynamic Events Lead Simran Singh for a…
From Baja SAE to the Engineering Workforce | Oshkosh Corporation

September 17, 2026 · 54 min

What happens when the lessons learned building and competing with a Baja SAE vehicle carry over into a professional engineering career? On this episode of Beyond the Competition, Mike Sorg and Scott Schultz are joined by Baja SAE Program…
From Formula SAE to NASCAR, F1 & Automotive Careers | Women in Motorsports 2026

July 16, 2026 · 58 min

Recorded live during Formula SAE IC 2026 at Michigan International Speedway, this special panel discussion brings together accomplished leaders from across motorsports, automotive engineering, mobility technology, and manufacturing to…
From Formula SAE to Industry with Oshkosh and Pratt Miller Engineers

June 12, 2026 · 40 min

In this episode of Beyond the Competition, hosts Mike Sorg and Scott Schultz sit down with three engineers who have taken different paths from university engineering programs into industry careers. Joining the show are Ben Baize, Controls…

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Baja SAE New York 2026 Know Before You Go

June 4, 2026 · 17 min

As teams prepare for Baja SAE New York 2026, Mike Sorg sits down with Baja SAE Program Manager Damon Andring and event organizers Steven Shurski and Andrew Beckmann to discuss everything competitors need to know before arriving at Hogback…
How Formula SAE Helped Joshua Kim Build an Engineering Career

May 21, 2026 · 24 min

How does a Formula SAE student go from building aero packages and carbon fiber layups to becoming Chief of Staff at a semiconductor startup? On this episode of Beyond the Competition, hosts Mike and Scott talk with Joshua Kim about his…
Baja SAE Oregon Know Before You Go

April 24, 2026 · 31 min

Get ready for Baja SAE Oregon with this essential “Know Before You Go” episode of Beyond the Competition, the SAE University Programs Podcast. Host Mike Sorg is joined by Baja SAE Program Manager Damon Andring and Organizing Committee…
From Parts to Podiums: Oshkut’s Role in Baja SAE This Year

April 16, 2026 · 28 min

In this episode of Beyond the Competition, Mike and Scott welcome Caleb Chamberlain, CEO and co-founder of Oshkut, to discuss how on-demand metal fabrication is revolutionizing the way student engineering teams build. Caleb shares the…
Aero Design West 2026 Know Before You Go

April 15, 2026 · 41 min

Heading to SAE Aero Design West 2026? This Know Before You Go episode has you covered. In this episode, we talk with students, teams, and SAE staff to give you a full picture of what to expect at competition—from technical inspection and…
Student Leadership in Engineering: Bridget O’Connell Wins the Max Rumbaugh Leadership Award

March 19, 2026 · 21 min

In this episode of Beyond the Competition – the SAE University Programs Podcast, hosts Mike Sorg and Scott Schultz are joined by Gretchen Urenek and special guest Bridget O’Connell, president of the Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University…
Aero Design East 2026 Know Before You Go

March 3, 2026 · 38 min

The official Know Before You Go episode for SAE Aero Design East 2026 is here. In this episode of Beyond the Competition, event leadership provides essential information for teams competing in Lakeland, Florida at Lakeland Linder…

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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.