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Engineers perform a vital role in society.TRANSCRIPT
Role of Engineers in Transforming Society
Dr S G Deshmukh ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management
www.iiitm.ac.in
15 Sep 2012 45th Engineers
@ITM University
Opening Quote..
• “ Scientist discovers that which exists.
An engineer creates that which never was”
Theodore von Karman (1881-1963)
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Engineers Day http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Engineer's_Day
Date Country
26 Jan Panama
24 Feb Iran
15 May Chile
4 Jun USA
6 Jun Taiwan
8 Jun Peru
15 Jun Italy
16 Jun Argentina
1 Jul Mexico
18/19 Jul (Shrawan 3) Nepal
17 Aug Columbia
15 Sep India
28 Oct Venezuela
Bharat Ratna Sir M Visveswaraya
• Great Engineer
• Creative Planner
• A Project Manager par excellence
• Architect of Modern India
• A person with strong value system
• A fine human being
Remark..
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“People enjoy what technology
can do for them while often
ignoring what it can do to them”
--Edward Wenk
Defining Engineering
• Engineering is that profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. (ABET, 1992)
• Engineering is the professional art of applying science to the optimum conversion of the resources of nature to the uses of humankind. (Encyclopedia Britannica)
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Intrinsic Nature of Engineering
The Narrow Definition
• Engineering is the application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economic structures, machines, processes, and systems
• Engineering is the science and art of efficient dealing with materials and forces ... it involves the most economic design and execution ... assuring, when properly performed, the most advantageous combination of accuracy, safety, durability, speed, simplicity, efficiency, and economy possible for the conditions of design and service.
• Engineering is the practical application of science to commerce or
industry
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Engineering Skills Essentials for
Competitive Graduates
• Strong technical capability
• Skills in communication and persuasion
• Ability to lead and work effectively as a member of a team
• Understanding of the non-technical forces that profoundly influence engineering decisions
• Commitment to lifelong learning
• Skills in design and project management
• Multidisciplinary
What Engineers Do?
1. Design products. 2. Design Plants in which those products are made. 3. Design the systems that ensure the quality and
efficiency of the manufacturing process. 4. Design, plan and supervise the construction of
buildings, highways, transit systems. 5. Develop and implement ways to extract, process
and use raw materials such as petroleum and natural gas.
6. Harness the power of the sun, and wind to satisfy the nations power needs.
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Various Roles …
• As An analyst
• As A designer
• As An Innovator
• As An integrator
• As A social catalyst
What is a Profession
Requires specialized and highly skilled knowledge. Requires academic training. Requires examination of competence.
Function of professional work is vital to society. Professionals enjoy higher social status. Professionals must perform under a standard of professional behavior that requires adherence to the highest principles of legal and ethical conduct.
Requires Continuing education to keep current with rapidly changing technology.
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Engineering as a Humanity
• Is Engineering more like Natural Science or more like a field of studies in the Humanities?
• Engineering is intimately connected to the humanities because it is the application of scientific theory to solve certain problems of humanity—namely it’s need for technology
• Engineering as Liberal Arts !
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Indian Marvels..
• Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar, Gwalior Fort
• Howrah Bridge
• Bhakra Nangal Dam
• Golden Quadrilateral Project
• Konkan Railway/ Delhi Metro
• Nano Car
• Indian Nuclear Mission
• Indian Space Mission
TAJ MAHAL
15 years to complete
Used Project Management Skills
Finest Example of Symmetry, Engineering Accuracy, Precision
Gwalior Fort
Delhi Metro
• Established in 1995
• Phase I(67.5 km) and Phase II(125 km) as route length
• Investment of US$ 2.3 Billions
• Began construction in 1998 and completed Phase I in 2006 (3 years ahead of schedule)
• There are 6 lines, and a total of 142 stations
• Today a fleet of 280 coaches with 70 trains run daily
• Learnings : Project Management Skills, Timeliness, Quality, Safety , Concern for Environment
This Year’s Theme for Engineer’s Day
(Institution of Engineers) • Climate-Change Responsive Technologies for
Inclusive Growth and Sustainable Development
• This acknowledges engineer’s contribution in society, his/her responsibility for inclusive growth and making sustainable development possible
Impacts of Engineering contributions felt..
Adjective Example
Wider Social Networking
Deeper Understanding about technology
Longer Life Expectancy
Lighter Hand Held devices
Safer Travel
Better Quality of Life
Engineer’s Pledge http://www.facebook.com/EngineerPledge?v=info
• I will
– Tell people about the creative aspects of Engineering
–Promote the Collaborative nature of Engineering
– Talk about how engineering makes difference
Thank you very much ! I would appreciate your comments at
Happy Engineer’s Day