Machines | Formula SAE and race car technology | Dr. Bob Woods | TEDxUTA

This talk was given at a local TEDx event, produced independently of the TED Conferences. Formula SAE race car competition, technology in the formula race car and engineering education. The Formula SAE race car competition is the premier race car competition in the world. It began here in Texas and now takes place all over the world. Dr. Woods received his B.S. from Southern Methodist University 1967, his M.S. from Oklahoma State University, 1970 and his Ph.D. Oklahoma State University, 1971. He has three years of research experience with the U. S. government in Washington, D.C. in the area of fluidics and has been teaching and conducting research at the University of Texas at Arlington for 31 years. Dr. Woods is the faculty sponsor for all automotive engineering competitions and has had considerable experience as a consultant for industry. His areas of expertise include dynamic systems, modeling and simulation, control systems, fluid power control, fluidics, microprocessor and digital controls, logic systems, and automotive engineering. About TEDx, x = independently organized event In the spirit of ideas worth spreading, TEDx is a program of local, self-organized events that bring people together to share a TED-like experience. At a TEDx event, TEDTalks video and live speakers combine to spark deep discussion and connection in a small group. These local, self-organized events are branded TEDx, where x = independently organized TED event. The TED Conference provides general guidance for the TEDx program, but individual TEDx events are self-organized.* (*Subject to certain rules and regulations)