Student Relations







 
SAE Detroit Section's Student Chapters

Lawrence Technological University website
Monroe County Community College website
Oakland University website
University of Detroit Mercy website
University of Michigan - Ann Arbor website
University of Michigan - Dearborn website
University of Toledo website
Wayne State University website


2010 Student Programs

Tuesday, February 16
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.

Engineer Invite
Engineer Registration Form
Student Invite
Student Registration Form


Wednesday, April 7

High School Poster Competition- Sponsored by BorgWarner

This is a great opportunity for 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 2010 World Congress theme “Ecollaboration: Engage, Exchange, Excel” into their posters. The top ten winning posters were on display April 13-15 at the SAE 2010 World Congress at Cobo Center and the SAE Foundation Banquet on May 20 at The Ritz-Carlton.

2010 Poster Competition Flyer
2010 Poster Competition Invitation
2010 Poster Competition Rules

List of 2010 Winners

SAE Detroit Section Logos:
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Tuesday, April 13
Student Exhibit Competition- Sponsored by Eaton
Location: Cobo Center, Detroit

The competition is held in conjunction with SAE 2010 World Congress, April 13-15. A limited number of exhibit spaces 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, “Ecollaboration: Engage, Exchange, Excel”. The competition offers SAE student members the opportunity for high visibility and exposure with manufacturers, suppliers and alumni. Booth spaces are filled.

2010 Student Exhibit Competition Invitation
2010 Student Exhibit Competition Rules
2010 Student Exhibit Competition Results

2010 Winners

1st Place - Duke University
2nd Place - Western Michigan University
3rd Place - Lawrence Technological University


Tuesday, April 27
Micro-Electric Vehicle Competition- Sponsored by Yazaki, DENSO, and DTE Energy Foundation

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 were awarded. 2011 information forms will be updated next year.

2010 Micro-Electric Vehicle Competition Flyer
2010 Micro-Electric Vehicle Competition Invitation
2010 Micro-Electric Vehicle Competition Registration Form
2010 Micro-Electric Vehicle Competition Rules

Click here for the 2010 Micro-Electric Vehicle Competition Winners


Wednesday, September 29
Student Kickoff Dinner Meeting

The 2010/11 SAE Detroit Section student activities will be discussed and each student chapter will have the opportunity to present a five-minute report on their SAE accomplishments and upcoming activities. In addition, a representative from SAE International will speak on upcoming SAE Collegiate Design Competitions.  

Please keep in mind only five students per chapter are eligible to attend. In addition, Faculty Advisors and SAE University Representatives are also invited to attend. Registration forms will be sent the beginning of September to each Student Chapter President and Faculty Advisor.  

This is a great opportunity to meet other student members and to learn about the upcoming Detroit Section activities. For more information, contact Renee´ Bovair at the SAE Detroit Section office at (248) 324-4445 or rbovair@sae-detroit.org.

Saturday, October 16
Formula SAE Workshop

The SAE Detroit Section will host a workshop on Saturday, October 16, 2010 at University of Michigan Dearborn. The workshop is designed to provide valuable information to make your Formula SAE design team more successful. We encourage SAE student chapters to bring their Formula SAE vehicles to discuss problems and share ideas with fellow student members.

SAE student chapter members from your school, targeting students from the freshman through junior classes to assist future products should attend. More details to follow.

2009 Formula SAE Workshop Presentations
Competition Overview Presentation- Michael Royce, Albion Associates
2010 Rule Changes and Technical Inspection Presentation- Michael Royce, Albion Associates
Design Event Overview and Design Considerations Presentation- Tony Lyscio, General Motors Company
Presentation Overview Presentation- Adam Zemke, Demmer Corporation
Cost Overview Presentation- Bill Riley, General Motors Company
Sponsorship Overview Presentation- Adam Zemke, Demmer Corporation