is engineering for me? engineers are problem solvers. → use available technology to solve problems...
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Is Engineering for Me?Is Engineering for Me?
Engineers are problem solvers.
→Use available technology to solve problems→Rely on creativity and academic skills→Use math, science, and computers
It is very important to note that even though the tasks are very different, many of the methods used are common to all engineers.
Engineers are problem solvers.
→Use available technology to solve problems→Rely on creativity and academic skills→Use math, science, and computers
It is very important to note that even though the tasks are very different, many of the methods used are common to all engineers.
Why become an engineer?
Why become an engineer?• JOB SATISFICATION • VARIETY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES • CHALLENGING WORK • INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT • OPPORTUNITIES TO BENEFIT SOCIETY • AVENUES TO EXPRESS YOUR OWN CREATIVITY• OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSTAND HOW THINGS WORK
THE ENGINEERING PROCESS:THE ENGINEERING PROCESS:
IDENTIFY and define a problem
IDENTIFY and define a problem
Implement Solution
Implement Solution
ANALYZEthe problem
ANALYZEthe problem
Propose solutionsPropose solutions
Select and Design preferred solution
Select and Design preferred solution
TYPES OF ENGINEERSTYPES OF ENGINEERS
CIVIL
CHEMICAL
ELECTRICAL
COMPUTER
INDUSTRIAL
MECHANICAL
AERONAUTICAL
TYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERSTYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS STRUCTURAL
TRANSPORTATION
GEOTECHNICAL
ENVIRONMENTAL
WATER RESOURCES
STRUCTURAL ENGINEERSSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Who does this?
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERS
ENVIRONMENTAL
ENGINEERS
Who does this?
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERS
GEOTECHNICAL
ENGINEERS
Who does this?
WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERSWATER RESOURCE ENGINEERS
Who does this?
How to become an engineer!
• Education is the key:
• High School Courses
• College Courses
How to become an engineer!
Suggested High School Education:
Additional Chemistry
Computer Class
Graphic Class
Tips:
Take as much math and science as possible
Take ACT and SAT in your junior year
Consider Co-Op Schools
Look for scholarships
How to become an engineer!
KYTC
Applications accepted for UK, Western, Ky State, and UL
Summer Job and stipend while in school
Check out state website: personnel.ky.gov\
Scholarships!