Shop Talk: The Baja Sae Podcast

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

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

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. Find more information and register for the competition at www.saeaeroconnectchallenge.com

We go over the details of the NEW registration process for the 2020 season!

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!

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.

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.

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! (https://connection.sae.org/events/event-description?CalendarEventKey=020a4657-9c09-433d-b73f-a7317c2a21ce&Home=%2Fhome) Special Guest: Martha Tress.

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.

On this episode, we discuss the updates to Baja SAE Kansas with Baja SAE Kansas Organizer Trent Lindbloom, including changes to dynamic events, the live broadcast, and severe weather plans.

On this episode, we talk to the developers of the first ever Baja SAE App about their favorite features, the philosophy of the app, and what the future state looks like.

In this episode, we discuss the upcoming Baja SAE Maryland event with Steven Storck. We touched on what makes this site unique, the brand new Sponsor Skillshops, and how their committee focuses alleviating pain points for teams.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

We spoke to Matt Moody, Cost Report Captain, about the theory behind the Cost Report, what happens in an audit, the future of the Cost Event and more.

Our first episode of 2017 focused on the first required submission – the Frame Pre-Check.  We are joined by Marc and Jeremy from the National Tech Inspectors team to discuss some of the common mistakes, best practices, and theory behind this submission.