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What is Engineering?
Engineering Week 2011
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Introductions
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What is engineering?
According to Webster’s Dictionary:
Engineering The application of
math and science by which the properties
of matter and the sources of energy in
nature are made useful
to people.
Engineers apply math and science for the betterment of society through:
Above all, engineers are problem solvers who make things work better, more efficiently, quicker and
cheaper.
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Salary Comparisons Career College (years) Average Salary* Hourly Rate Factor
(thousands)**
Fast Food Cook 0 $18,230 $8.76/hr -
Cosmetologist 0 $27,070 $13.02/hr -
Auto Mechanic 0 $37,880 $18.21/hr -
Realtor 0 $53,100 $25.53/hr -
Reporter 4 $43,270 $20.80/hr 11
Physical Therapist 8 $76,220 $36.64/hr 9
Chemist 4 $72,740 $34.97/hr 22
Veterinarian 8 $90,110 $43.32/hr 11
Accountant 4 $67,430 $32.42/hr 16
Registered Nurse 4 $66,530 $31.99/hr 16
Pharmacist 6 $106,630 $51.27/hr 17
Computer Programmer 4 $74,690 $35.91/hr 18
Computer Engineer 4 $91,540 $44.01/hr 22
Mechanical Engineer 4 $80,580 $38.74/hr 20
Electrical Engineer 4 $86,250 $41.47/hr 21
Civil Engineer 4 $81,180 $39.03/hr 20
Chemical Engineer 4 $91,670 $44.07/hr 22
Petroleum Engineer 4 $119,960 $57.67/hr 30
Medical Doctor 10 $168,550 $81.03/hr 16
Lawyer 6 $129,020 $62.03/hr 21
Higher FactorIs Better!
*Average salaries from May 2009, Bureau of Labor Statistics Website **Factor is average salary / years of college
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Earning Potential vs. Minimum Wage
Engineers have high earning potentials over the course of their career. Since 2000, engineering salaries have increased by ~35%.
Engineers have high earning potentials over the course of their career. Since 2000, engineering salaries have increased by ~35%.
15,000
25,000
35,000
45,000
55,000
65,000
75,000
85,000
95,000
105,000
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
B.S. (Engineering)
M.S. (Engineering)
Ph.D. (Engineering)
HS (min. wage)
Years AFTER H.S. Graduation (based on 1998 salary data)
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Engineering Disciplines
Major DisciplinesMajor Disciplines Other DisciplinesOther Disciplines
• Mechanical• Electrical• Chemical
• Civil• Industrial
• Automotive• Aerospace• Agricultural• Biomedical• Computer
• Environmental• Materials• Nuclear• Robotics• Safety
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Mechanical Engineering• Concerned with design, manufacture &
operation of a wide range of components, devices, or systems:
• microscopic parts (nanotechnology) to gigantic gears
• heating, ventilation, refrigeration
• manufacturing equipment (tanks, motors, pumps)
• laser technology
• biomedical applications
• automotive industry
• computer-aided design, automation, robotics
Broadest of all the engineering disciplines in its range of activitiesBroadest of all the engineering disciplines in its range of activities
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Chemical Engineering
Applying chemistry to the solution of practical problemsApplying chemistry to the solution of practical problems
•Gasoline• Plastic• Energy (natural gas, oil heating, coal)• Adhesives• Clothing• Building Materials
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Electrical EngineeringPlay a role in almost everything we
interact with on a daily basis. They
design smaller, cheaper, and better:• cell phones• computers• power systems• appliances• robots
Apply specialized skill to the design, manufacture, application, installation, and operation of electrical products and systems.
Apply specialized skill to the design, manufacture, application, installation, and operation of electrical products and systems.
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Civil Engineering
• Create solutions to cope with:• air quality issues• decaying cities, roadways and
bridges• clogged airports and highways• polluted streams, rivers and lakes
Design solutions to cope with many of our planet’s most serious problems.
Design solutions to cope with many of our planet’s most serious problems.
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Industrial Engineering• Design data processing
systems• Integrate activities of finance,
engineering and management• Develop systems for planning,
cost analysis, production and
quality of products
Stresses design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, and equipment for the effective
production of goods or services in all types of industries
Stresses design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, and equipment for the effective
production of goods or services in all types of industries
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Good Traits for Engineers• Enjoy solving problems• Like working with other people (strong teamwork skills)• Interested in serving human needs• Want to make things work better• Strive for continual improvement• Able to adapt to a changing environment• Good communication skills• Strong study skills• Desire to constantly learn new things• Data analysis skills • Strong computer skills
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College Entrance Requirements
Required
Algebra I & II Geometry
Trigonometry Calculus
Physics Chemistry
Computer Programming Social Studies
Foreign Languages Fine Arts/Humanities
Highly Recommended – Not Required
AP Chemistry AP Physics
AP Calculus AP Biology
Any Advanced Placement classes really help prepare you for college and in most cases drastically help “lighten your load.”
Any Advanced Placement classes really help prepare you for college and in most cases drastically help “lighten your load.”
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College Advice
The next 2-3 years in high school and especially the following 4-8 years in college drastically impact the quality of your adult life!!!
The next 2-3 years in high school and especially the following 4-8 years in college drastically impact the quality of your adult life!!!
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Cooperative EducationTypically a five year program with alternating periods of book learning
(school) and application (work, typically in industry).
Typically a five year program with alternating periods of book learning
(school) and application (work, typically in industry).
Year Fall Spring Summer
1 School School School
2 Work Work Work
3 School School School
4 Work Work Work
5 School School School
Benefits of a Cooperative Education• Pay for your college education ($36,000/YR or more)• Gain valuable experience, real engineering work• Increase your market value at graduation (considerably)• Usually assures job offer from co-op company• Offers well deserved and beneficial break from school!
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Summary
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