New intern for SAE-A

RMIT student Akshaj Bhardwaj has joined the SAE-A as an intern to research national and global conferences and identify ones that focus on electric vehicles and autonomous vehicles (EV/AV) including sustainability and accessibility.

He will also explore opportunities for SAE-A to extend its reach through articles and corporate contacts.

In general his tasks are associated with extending the SAE-A’s reach to corporate bodies such as technology companies, industry associations, government and the education system in order to forge stronger relationships.

He will also have a focus on EV and AV vehicle promotion, and review the SAE-A website and provide ideas to enhance the image of the SAE-A.

Mr Bhardwaj is studying at RMIT.

Volunteer for Formula SAE-A

The Society of Automotive Engineers Australasia (SAE-A) is seeking enthusiastic volunteers to lend their support to this year’s Formula SAE-A competition.

The event will run from 5-8 December, 2024 at Calder Park Raceway just 30 minutes from Melbourne’s CBD.

We are looking for volunteers, specifically for the static and dynamic events, who have a good level of technical, industry and business expertise.

Formula SAE-A volunteers attract a variety of people from all types of professions such as industry, government and business and, of course, motorsport.

Being a volunteer is rewarding and offers an excellent opportunity to witness more than 800 students at their best. The students value feedback and really appreciate the encouragement and teachings volunteers can provide.

Please consider offering your time and feel free to ask your work colleagues, family or friends who may have an interest in this event. Around July this year there will be an online registration form to complete but if you would like to discuss volunteering, please don’t hesitate to reach out to Angela Krepcik on 0408 218 158 or email: akrepcik2@gmail.com

Introduction to Crash Investigation and Reconstruction

This is a face-to-face course in Melbourne from 22 July to 26 July 2024 and not available online.

Presented by Delta-V experts, participants will learn how to effectively and efficiently examine, record and interpret the results of a collision and provide an opinion as to speed, direction of travel, vehicle and person movements and the probable contributions of the human, vehicle and environment factors associated with the collision. A full description of the course is online at www.saea.com.au

Early bird registration until 30 June 2024 –member $1365, non-member $1715, student $945. From 1 July 2024 member $1950, non-member $2450, student $1350. For more information: www.saea.com.au/events