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Emily Stumbris - Sophomore, Nuclear Engineering
Dan Fimbianti - Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering
World Class EngineersAware of the World – Know
the global breadth of engineering, Understand US and International Cultures
Solidly Grounded – Knowledge many realms of academia including: Math, Science, Chosen Field, etc
Technically Broad – Aware of other related fields and how they fit together
Innovative – Able to purse opportunities in both traditional and non traditional fields
Effective in Teams – Working together and communication skills
Successful Leaders – Ethical behavior, knowing how to manage a group
What Classes Will I Have?!
Semester 1 (Generally): - Math 140 (Calculus) 4 credits
- EDSGN 100 3 credits
- Chem 110 (Possibly Chem 111) 4 credits
- Physics 211 (Newtonian Mechanics) 4 credits
- First Year Seminar 1 credit
(16 Credits)
First Year SeminarMajor-related - Mechanical
- Electrical - Chemical - Industrial…
Others… - Science Fiction
- Toy Design - Helicopters
- Solar Cars
Full listing @ http://www.engr.psu.edu/fys/
- The Ethics of Star Trek?!
Declaring a MajorDon’t know yet? DON’T WORRYDeclaring done in 4th SemesterMajor requirements must be fulfilled:
Computer Science: All other Engineering Fields:
Math 140 Math 140 Math 141 Math 141 Physics 211 Physics 211 CSC 120 or CSC 122 Chem 110
Some majors are GPA controlled… Mechanical, Aerospace, Biological, Architectural, Computer Engineering, Computer Science
Minors Available to EngineersEngineering Leadership Development Minor
(ELDM)Engineering Entrepreneurship Minor (E-ship)Many other Engineering Disciplines Disciplines in other Colleges
Tired of Engineering Classes?!Gen. Eds. – Out of Major classes required by
the University - Arts (6 credits) – Music Ensembles, Web Design… - Humanities (6 credits) – Philosophy, CAMs… - Social Sciences (6 credits) – Econ, Women’s
studies… - Health and Physical Activity (3 credits) –
athletics, nutrition…
Arts, Humanities, and Social Science credits may be distributed into a 9, 6, 3 format if the student wishes to explore one category more in depth.
Internships and Co-opsMeet hundreds of companies
at the Fall Career Fair in the Bryce Jordan Center
More opportunities at Engineering Spring Career Fair
Engineering Co-op and Internship Program: Get real-world experience in engineering while getting paid!
Internships: for the summerCo-ops: semester-long
rotationsPSU networking – 1 in 50 US
engineers is a PSU grad!
International OpportunitiesSome classes have an overseas trip included
Engineering design and leadership classes...Study Abroad – Equivalent Engineering Courses
available at:University of Melbourne (Australia) University of Leeds (England) Denmark Technical University (Denmark) Universidad Polytechnica de Valencia (Spain)Or choose from programs in over 45 countries available
through PSU!
University of Melbourne
University of LeedsDenmark Technical University
Housing Options Available to Freshmen
Special Living Options (SLO) E-House - (West Halls) Engineering House FISE House - (East Halls) First-year Science and Engineering
LIFE House - (East & South Halls) Living In a Free Environment
EASI House & WISE House - (Pollock Halls) Engineering and Applied Sciences Interest & Women In Science and Engineering
SHC (Simmons and Atherton) Schreyer Honors College
Most other freshmen live in East Halls
West Halls
East Halls
Pollock Halls SHC – Atherton Hall South Halls
Will all of my time be spent doing course work?!!!
Extracurricular Activities Fraternities and SororitiesStudent Government700 + Clubs ServiceReligiousThe ArtsAthletics
Athletics27 Varsity Athletic TeamsIntramuralsClub Teams
FOOTBALL
Other Fun ActivitiesNittany MallTussey Mountain skiingPSU Ice PavilionFitness centersMount NittanyDowntown State CollegeLateNight Penn StateBJC concerts and shows
Words of Advice…Make sure you make an effort to meet new
peopleKnow where your classes are BEFORE the first
day of classesGet involved: - Check out clubs of interest - Try doing something new
Take advantage of all the opportunities PSU has to offerOffice Hours !!!Do not procrastinate!!!
DON’T DO IT!!!
Contact InformationDan Fimbianti
dmf5043@psu.edu
Emily Stumbrisecs5053@psu.edu