{"id":2576,"date":"2026-10-13T19:19:25","date_gmt":"2026-10-14T02:19:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/evvtoltechnation.com\/?p=2576"},"modified":"2026-10-13T19:19:25","modified_gmt":"2026-10-14T02:19:25","slug":"gene-haas-foundation-donates-1-5-million-to-support-sae-international-collegiate-design-series-programs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/evvtoltechnation.com\/sv\/2026\/10\/13\/gene-haas-foundation-donates-1-5-million-to-support-sae-international-collegiate-design-series-programs\/","title":{"rendered":"Gene Haas Foundation Donates $1.5 Million to Support SAE International Collegiate Design Series Programs"},"content":{"rendered":"

Donation to Fund Registration Fees for Hundreds of Formula SAE IC\/EV and Baja SAE University Teams for 2027 Competition Season<\/h3>\n

SAE International\u00ae<\/sup> announce that the Gene Haas Foundation is supporting student participation in SAE Collegiate Design Series\u00ae<\/sup> (CDS) programs by covering registration fees for hundreds of collegiate engineering teams competing in the 2027 Baja SAE\u00ae<\/sup> and Formula SAE\u00ae<\/sup> programs allowing teams to focus additional efforts on the engineering design process. The $1.5 million donation was presented at a ceremony on Sept. 22, 2026, at the SAE International Headquarters in Warrendale, Penn.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe are grateful to the Gene Haas Foundation for its commitment to engineering students and hands-on education,\u201d said Chris Ciuca, Vice President of Professional Engagement & Programs, SAE International. \u201cThe Collegiate Design Series gives university students an opportunity to apply what they learn in the classroom to real-world engineering challenges, while developing the skills and experience that will help prepare them for careers in mobility and beyond.\u201d<\/p>\n

SAE CDS competitions give student teams the opportunity to apply classroom knowledge to real-world engineering challenges through hands-on design, manufacturing, testing, and competition experiences. Students develop technical, problem-solving, leadership, and teamwork skills while collaborating in environments that closely reflect real engineering careers across the mobility industry.<\/p>\n

“Hands-on experiences like Formula SAE and Baja SAE are what truly set students apart to employers. Supporting these programs is a direct extension of the Gene Haas Foundation’s mission to advance technical education beyond the classroom and equip students with the real-world skills employers are looking for,” said Kathy Looman, Executive Director, Gene Haas Foundation.<\/p>\n

This Haas Foundation gift marks SAE Workforce Development’s first pipeline partnership. This team is committed to developing a coordinated approach to closing the industry’s talent gaps through partnerships, investment models, and workforce solutions designed to expand SAE’s impact, create sustainable growth, and meet the mobility industry’s most pressing workforce needs.<\/p>\n

For more information about SAE Workforce Development efforts, contact wfd@sae.org<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n

For more information about the SAE Collegiate Design Series, visit https:\/\/www.sae.org\/events\/student<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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Photo 1:\u00a0\u00a0L to R: Reuben Sarkar, CEO, SAE International; Kathy Looman, Gene Haas Foundation; Chris Ciuca, SAE International; and West Virginia Formula SAE and Baja Teams<\/strong><\/p>\n

Photo 2:\u00a0L to R: Chris Ciuca, SAE International; Kathy Looman, Gene Haas Foundation; Reuben Sarkar, CEO, SAE International; Allison Hostetler, Senior Director – Product Line, SAE International;\u00a0West Virginia Formula SAE and Baja Team<\/strong>s<\/p>\n

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About the Gene Haas Foundation<\/u><\/strong>
\nEstablished in 1999 by Gene Haas, founder of Haas Automation, Inc., the Gene Haas Foundation supports manufacturing education and the communities where Gene Haas\u2019s businesses operate. The Foundation works to introduce students to careers in manufacturing and expand access to technical education, particularly in CNC machining, through scholarships, educator training, grants to educational institutions, and sponsorship of hands-on student competitions. Its support helps students develop practical skills and explore career pathways in manufacturing. Learn more at www.ghaasfoundation.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

About SAE International\u00ae<\/sup><\/u><\/strong>
\nSAE International is a global organization committed to advancing mobility knowledge and solutions for the benefit of humanity. By engaging nearly 200,000 engineers, technical experts and volunteers, we connect and educate mobility professionals to enable safe, clean, and accessible mobility solutions. We act on two priorities: encouraging a lifetime of learning for mobility engineering professionals and setting the standards for industry engineering. We strive for a better world through the work of our philanthropic SAE Foundation, including award-winning programs like A World In Motion\u00ae and the Collegiate Design Series\u2122<\/sup>. Learn more at\u00a0www.sae.org<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

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