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Role of Engineers in Transforming Society Dr S G Deshmukh ABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management w w w . i i i t m . a c. i n 15 Sep 2012 45 th Engineer s @ I TM University
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Role of Engineers in Transforming Society
Dr S G DeshmukhABV-Indian Institute of Information Technology & Management
www.iiitm.ac.in
15 Sep 201245th Engineers
@ITM University
Opening Quote..
“ Scientist discovers that which exists.An engineer creates that which never
was”
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Theodore1963)
von Karman (1881-
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Engineers Dayhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enginee
r's_Day
28 Oct Venezuela
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
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Bharat Ratna Sir M Visveswaraya
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Great Engineer
Creative PlannerA Project Manager par excellenceArchitect of ModernIndia
A person with strong value systemA fine human bein
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Remark..
“People enjoy what technologycan do for them while oftenignoring what it can do to them”
--Edward Wenk
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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)
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• 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 orindustry
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Engineering Skills Essentials forCompetitive Graduates
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Strong technical capability
Skills in communication and persuasionAbility to lead and work effectively as a membera team
Understanding of the non-technical forces that profoundly influence engineering decisions Commitment to lifelong learningSkills in design and project managementMultidisciplinary
of
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What Engineers Do?
1.2.3.
DesignDesign
products.Plants in which those products are made.
Design the systems that ensure the quality andefficiency of the manufacturing process.
4. Design, plan and supervise the construction of buildings, highways, transit systems.Develop and implement ways to extract, process and use raw materials such as petroleum and natural gas.Harness the power of the sun, and wind to satisfythe nations power needs.
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6.
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Various
An analystA designerAn InnovatorAn integratorA social catalyst
Roles …
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As
As As As As
What is a Profession
specialized and highly skilled knowledge. academic training.examination of competence.
RequiresRequiresRequires
Function of professional work is vital to society.Professionals enjoy higher social status.
Professionals must perform under a standard ofprofessional behavior that requires adherence tohighest principles of legal and ethical conduct.
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Requires Continuing education to keep current withrapidly changing technology.
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Engineering as a Humanity
Is Engineering more like Natural Science ormore like a field of studies in the Humanities?
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• 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..
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Taj Mahal, Qutab Minar, Gwalior
Howrah BridgeBhakra Nangal Dam
Fort
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Golden Quadrilateral Project
Konkan Railway/ Delhi MetroNano CarIndian Nuclear MissionIndian Space Mission
TAJ MAHAL
15 years to complete
Used Project Management SkillsFinest Example of Symmetry, Engineering
Accuracy, Precision
Gwalior Fort
oDelhi Metr
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Established in 1995
Phase I(67.5 km) and Phase II(125 km) as route lengthInvestment of US$ 2.3 BillionsBegan construction in 1998 and completed Phase I in2006 (3 years ahead of schedule)
There are 6 lines, and a total of 142 stationsToday a fleet of 280 coaches with 70 trains run daily Learnings : Project Management Skills, Timeliness, Quality, Safety , Concern for Environment
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This Year’s Theme for Engineer’s Day(Institution of Engineers)
• Climate-Change Responsive TechnologiesInclusive Growth and SustainableDevelopment
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• This acknowledges engineer’s contributionsociety, his/her responsibility for inclusive
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growth and making sustainable developmentpossible
Impacts of Engineering contributionsfelt..
Adjective Example
Wider
Deeper Longer Lighter Safer Better
Social Networking
Understanding aboutLife Expectancy Hand Held devices TravelQuality of Life
technology
Engineer’s Pledgehttp://www.facebook.com/EngineerPledge
?v=info• I will
– Tell people about the creative aspects
Engineering
– Promote the Collaborative nature ofEngineering
– Talk about how engineering makes difference
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eer’s Dayappy Engin
much !Thank you veryI would appreciate your comments at
