Women in Motorsports: Formula SAE EV 2025 Panel

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Beyond The Competition

SAE International

95 episodes

4 weeks ago

As the official must-listen podcast of SAE University Programs, you can expect authentic, engaging (and often amusing) conversations about all things related to SAE's collegiate programming, as well as other industry-driven topics from SAE International. Our guests will include SAE International staff, former competitors, volunteers, organizers, and occasionally industry professionals! Topics range from ruleset discussions to career advice and everything in between. This is the perfect podcast to listen to in the shop.

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Women in Motorsports: Formula SAE EV 2025 Panel

Beyond The Competition

1 hour 1 minute 9 seconds

2 months ago

Women in Motorsports: Formula SAE EV 2025 Panel

In this special episode from Formula SAE EV 2025, we sit down for the Empowering Women in Mobility panel featuring leaders from General Motors, PACCAR, Kenworth, and Rivian Volkswagen Technologies.

Panelists Jessica Swan, Jackie Zimney, Zuzana Pankovcin, Tasha Krug, Emily Wilson, and Gayathri Gatla share their journeys into STEM and the mobility industry, the challenges they’ve faced, and the opportunities that shaped their careers. From launching electric vehicles at Rivian to recruiting top engineering talent at PACCAR, each story highlights resilience, mentorship, and the importance of diversity in driving innovation.

Key topics include:
• Career pivots and unexpected opportunities in mobility
• Overcoming high-stakes technical and cultural challenges
• How diversity improves product design and engineering teams
• Inspiring the next generation of women in STEM and motorsports

This panel offers candid advice and empowering stories for students, professionals, and anyone passionate about the future of sustainable mobility.