Student Relations
The Student Relations Committee was formed to enhance the participation of
SAE student members and encourage each graduating student to apply for transfer
to regular membership. The committee organizes collegiate competitions and
promotes SAE activities to the student chapters. The committee also organizes
engineer related high school competitions.
SAE's Detroit Section Student Chapters
| Lawrence Technological University |
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| Monroe County Community College |
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| Oakland University |
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| University of Detroit Mercy |
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| University of Michigan - Ann Arbor |
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| University of Michigan - Dearborn |
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| University of Toledo |
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| Wayne State University |
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Program
Tuesday, March 4
Student Engineer Day
The event gives collegiate students the opportunity to spend a day on the job shadowing the routines of a practicing engineer in the student’s field of choice. This event provides the student with insight into the engineering field, and provides companies with insight into potential engineering talent. This event is “broad in scope” yet allows for individualization by placing students with engineers who have similar interests.
Please note that the deadline for submissions has been extended to February 18!
Click here for the event flyer.
Click here for the student invitation.
Click here for the student registration form.
Click here for the engineer invitation.
Click here for the engineer registration form.
Thursday, April 3
High School Poster Competition
Location: Lawrence Tech University
This is a great opportunity for your students to win a scholarship to the college or university of their choice based on their artistic ability, without regard to GPA or financial need. Students must incorporate the SAE 2008 World Congress theme “A Climate for Change” into their posters. The top ten winning posters will be on display April 14-17 at SAE 2008 World Congress at Cobo Center in Detroit and at the SAE Foundation Banquet on May 22.
Posters are due by Friday, March 14.
List of 2008 Winners
Click here for the event flyer.
Click here for the invitation.
Click here for the rules.
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Tuesday, April 15
Student Exhibit Poster Competition
Location: Cobo Center, Detroit
The competition is held in conjunction with SAE 2008 World Congress, April 14-17. A limited number of exhibit spaces, located in the main exhibit hall, have been allocated to SAE collegiate chapters to display their SAE projects and to provide visibility for chapter activities. All SAE collegiate chapters worldwide can compete for cash prizes. Exhibit judging includes a formal 10 minute presentation by one or more team members and informal discussion with the judges. Student exhibits should incorporate the Congress theme, “A Climate for Change”. The competition offers SAE student members the opportunity for high visibility and exposure with manufacturers, suppliers and alumni.
Click here for the invitation.
Click here for the registration form.
Click here for the rules.
2008 Winners
1st Place - Western Michigan University
2nd Place - Lawrence Tech University
3rd Place - Michigan State University
Wednesday, April 30
Micro-Electric Vehicle Competition
Location: Yazaki North America, Inc., Canton, MI
Reigstration opens at 4:00 p.m., Competition starts at 5:00 p.m.
The first objective of the competition is to design and build a dry cell powered vehicle (battery supplied) to race up a fixed incline while pulling a six ounce weighted trailer (supplied). The second objective is to be the first to pass the finish line with the trailer in tow. In addition, a four-minute presentation and a one-page, typed written report about the vehicle are required. Cash prizes awarded.
Click here for details
Click here for rules
Click here for the registration form
Click here for the 2008 winners
September TBD
Student Kickoff Dinner Meeting
More details to follow
Saturday, October 25
Formula SAE Workshop
Location: Lawrence Tech University
More details to follow