Formula SAE

Eligibility: 
Rhody Racing is interdisciplinary and encourage any URI student to join!

Mission: 
As of present day, The University of Rhode Island has never had a team participate in the Formula SAE competitions. We are proud to say that we will become the first ever team at URI to build and compete with a Formula SAE racecar. This only further inspires our already determined and hard-working team members to make history at our university!

Vision:
To cultivate a dynamic community of aspiring professionals driven by innovation, collaboration, and ethical leadership. We strive to empower students with the technical expertise, professional skills, and real-world experiences necessary to shape the future of engineering, computer science, business and more! Through mentorship, hands-on projects, and industry engagement, we aim to bridge the gap between academia and industry while fostering a culture of inclusivity, sustainability, and continuous growth. Our vision is to inspire the next generation of students at URI to solve challenges, learn from mistakes, and most importantly, support each other in achieving their academic, professional, and personal goals.

Core Values:

Innovation & Creativity 

  • Encourage problem-solving, new ideas, and creative engineering solutions.

Collaboration & Teamwork

  • Promote a culture of cooperation, inclusivity, and mutual respect.

Professionalism & Leadership

  • Develop leadership skills and prepare members for professional careers.

Excellence & Dedication

  • Strive for high-quality work, be persistent, and commit to achieving goals.

Adaptability & Resilience

  • Embrace challenges, learn from failure, and grow from experiences.

Goals:

  • Provide all students with a safe space to express themselves and learn hands-on! 
  • Build URI’s first ever Formula SAE car and compete in international competitions.

Membership:
Anytime! We hold weekly meetings, come to the next meeting, introduce yourself and we’ll find the best position for you! 

Why Become a Member:
We offer students real world engineering experience and skills. 

  • This organization pushes students to challenge themselves with real problems and to build professional relationships. 
  • We provide you with the tools, techniques and software you need to succeed as a member of our team, as a student at URI and as a professional in the world of engineering. 
  • You’ll gain engineering design experience, and have access to interactive workshops, networking opportunities and more! 
  • Our team is made up of a variety of majors including, but not limited to, engineering, business and computer science disciplines. 
  • We divide our work into five categories: Suspension, Powertrain, Electrical, Chassis, and Baja. 
  • Each of these design teams are led by our team leads, who guide our members through assignments and projects considering their part of the car. 
  • Everyone is welcome! Interested in joining? Come to one of our team meetings! 
  • Follow us on social media to get updated information about when and where we hold meetings! 
  • Feel free to email or DM us with any questions about joining!

Affiliations/Chapters:
SAE International Organization
The Formula and Baja SAE competitions are part of the SAE Collegiate Design Series, which is part of SAE International. Every year the competitions gather over 150 teams with 2,500+ participants from 20+ different countries.

Professional Development/Leadership Opportunities:
SAE International Competitions

Events:

  • Annual Car Show Fundraiser
  • Resume and Career Planning Workshops

Executive Team/Leadership Team:
President:
Ryan Hirsch
College of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
May 2025

Vice President:
Andrew Harris
College of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
May 2026

Treasurer:
Xander Gliosco
Innovation & Entrepreneurship
May 2025

Secretary:
Isaiah Smith
College of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
May 2026

Scheduler:
Mike Amighi
College of Engineering: Mechanical Engineering
May 2027

Outreach:
Brianna Marandola
College of Engineering: Chemical Engineering 
May 2026

Safety Officer:
Jack Petrarca
College of Engineering: Electrical Engineering
May 2026

Advisors:
Yeonho Jeong
Assistant Professor
College of Engineering: Electrical, Computer and Biomedical Engineering

James McGwin
Adjunct Professor
College of Business

Contact Information:
E-Mail: urisae@etal.uri.edu

Social Media:
Student Website: https://sites.google.com/uri.edu/rhodyracing/home
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/uri_rhodyracing/ 
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/uri-formula-sae-517843270/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100093444103842