Profile: Society of Automotive Engineers- ASU Chapter

The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) was founded for the purpose of advancing mobility on land, sea, air, and space. Many years ago, SAE noticed that graduating engineers were well versed in textbook knowledge and engineering theory. Surprisingly, however, college engineering curricula provided no ways for students to gain practical experience with manufacturing and production of their designs. Since this type of experience is vital for success on the job, SAE began to organize and sponsor competitions which emphasize a hands-on approach to the engineering process. Today, there are student SAE chapters at colleges and universities across the country and around the world which regularly take part in these competitions.