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Chicago Engineers’ Foundation. Introduction to Engineering America Needs Engineers. Why I’m here. Richard P. Beem President, Chicago Engineers’ Foundation Education and Experience: B.S . chemical engineering, Iowa State University Refinery operations engineer J.D., University of Houston - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
Chicago Engineers’ Foundation
Introduction to Engineering
America Needs Engineers
Why I’m here
Richard P. Beem President, Chicago Engineers’
Foundation Education and Experience:
B.S. chemical engineering, Iowa State University
Refinery operations engineer J.D., University of Houston 25 years practicing patent law (patent
attorney) Promote study and practice of
engineering
Why engineering?
I’ve never known anyone to regret getting an engineering degree.
-- Richard Beem
The Most Powerful Profession
Texas City RefineryEmploys Many Engineers
(I worked here)
Oddysey: The First Video GameElectrical Engineering
U.S. Patent 3,728,480 Baer
Angry Birds Video Game Computer Engineering
AIPPI-Helsinki 2013Digital Gaming and Intellectual Property
Engineering Comes in Variety
Chemical Engineers
Average Starting Salary- $66,400/ year
Design chemical plant equipment
Devise processes for manufacturing chemicals and products, such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, detergents, cement, paper
BioMedical Engineers
Average Starting Salary- $53,800/ year
Analyze and design solutions to problems in biology and medicine.
Improve the quality and effectiveness of patient care.
Work in manufacturing, universities, hospitals, research facilities of companies and educational and medical institutions, teaching, and government regulatory agencies.
Mechanical Engineers
Average Starting Salary-
$62,900/ year Design, develop, build,
and test mechanical devices, including tools, engines, and machines.
Work in professional office settings; engineering services, research and development, manufacturing industries, and the federal government.
Civil Engineers
Typical Starting Salary-
$57,600/ year Design and supervise
large construction projects, including roads, buildings, airports, tunnels, dams, bridges, and systems for water supply and sewage treatment.
Civil engineers oversee activities of construction personnel at the project site.
Electrical/Computer Engineering
Typical Starting Salary- $70,400/ year
Research, design, develop, and test computer equipment such as chips, circuit boards, or routers.
Solve complex problems in computer hardware, these engineers create rapid advances in computer technology.
Work in research laboratories that build and test various types of computer models.
Top Engineering Colleges
and more…
Scholarship Opportunities for Funding Exist!
Engineering school can be expensive.
If you work hard your community will support you!
Loans, grants, parents, work …scholarships!
We can help…
Monetary Award OpportunitiesThe CEF provides incentive awards to graduating seniors of Chicago
high schools. This award is renewable for 4 years and includes a graduation bonus. *
* SSN required for monetary award
Application Details
Materials to Submit: Social Security Number Current high school transcript Copy of either ACT composite
score report or the SAT score report
Student Statement Guidance Counselor
endorsement Copy of FAFSA EFC score
report Acceptance letter to college
for the study of Engineering
Qualifications to Apply: Graduating high school
senior in the city of Chicago in 2014
Accepted to a 4 year accredited engineering school
Minimum ACT score of 21 (or SAT equivalent)
Endorsement of Guidance Counselor
FAFSA EFC Score
Retrieve complete instructions at the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation website.
Initial awards are for $800Cumulative award value can be $5,000 over 4 plus years.
Application Details
Application Opens: February 1, 2015
Application Deadline: April 24, 2015
Apply online, email, or mail an application to:Executive DirectorChicago Engineers’ Foundation of the Union League Club of Chicago65 West Jackson BoulevardChicago, IL [email protected].
Awards will be presented at a reception at the Union League Club of Chicago
Here’s how to Apply
www.chicagoengineersfoundation.org/applications
Get all the details on line at:
Additional Information about Scholarships
Chicago Engineers’ Foundation of the Union League Club www.chicagoengineersfoundation.org
Illinois Institute of Transportation Engineers www.ilite.org
Society of Women Engineers www.swe.org
American Society of Civil Engineers www.asce.org
Illinois Section of American Society of Civil Engineers www.isasce.org
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers www.illinoisengineer.com/scholarships.shtml/
American Society of Professional Engineers www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships
Stay in Touch
Email: [email protected]
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Twitter: @ChiEngineers Website:
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