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What is Engineering?A challenging, rewarding potential career
Vina Nguyen & Diana WuJanuary 2009
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Vina Nguyen
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Diana Wu
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What is Engineering?
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What is Engineering?
“Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutions to technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs.” – US Department of Labor
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What is Engineering?
“Engineers apply the principles of science and mathematics to develop economical solutionsto technical problems. Their work is the link between scientific discoveries and the commercial applications that meet societal and consumer needs.” – US Department of Labor
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What do engineers make?
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What does an engineer look like?
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What does an engineer look like?
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What does an engineer look like?
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What does an engineer look like?
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Women in Engineering
http://www.swe.org/SWE/ProgDev/stat/earnbach_graph.
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Women in Engineering
Data from National Science Foundation
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Women in Engineering
Data from National Science Foundation
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What do engineers do?
Use math and science knowledge
Find innovative ways to solve problems
Design new products and technology
Scientific
DiscoveryEveryday
Application
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Types of Work
Consulting
Design
Development
Teaching
Manufacturing
Testing
Modelling
Planning
Production
Research
Sales
Prototyping
Maintenance
Analysis
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Mechanical EngineeringWork on machines that produce powerWork on machines that use energyDesign tools for other engineers
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Chemical Engineering
Use knowledge of chemistry to make useful products
Design efficient processes
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Computer Engineering Work on computer hardware like chips, circuit boards, and keyboardsWork on software that make computers useful
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Biological EngineeringUse biological systems to create new technologyWork on medicine, food engineering environment and agriculture
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Other Engineering Fields
Aerospace
Architecture
Biomedical
Civil
Electrical
Marine/Ocean
Health and safetyMaterials Nuclear AgriculturalMining and geologicalEnvironmentalIndustrial
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Benefits of being an Engineer
Challenging/stimulating
Impact on society
Useful skills applicable to other jobs
Developing new products
Good pay
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Activity!
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Activity!
Challenge: Build a boat that will carry a mousetrap across a body of water
Categories to be judged:Fastest timeCarries the most weightStraightest pathMost stableUses the least material
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Activity!
Phases:Brainstorm/designBuildingTrial runRedesigning/buildingCompetition
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Should I become an engineer?
Do you wonder how things work?
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Should I become an engineer?
Do you wonder how things work?
Do you wonder why things are the way they are?
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Should I become an engineer?
Do you wonder how things work?
Do you wonder why things are the way they are?
Do you suggest new ideas or ways of solving
problems that arise?
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Should I become an engineer?
Do you wonder how things work?
Do you wonder why things are the way they are?
Do you suggest new ideas or ways of solving
problems that arise?
Do you think of ways to improve current things?
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Should I become an engineer?
Do you wonder how things work?
Do you wonder why things are the way they are?
Do you suggest new ideas or ways of solving
problems that arise?
Do you think of ways to improve current things?
Do you picture situations and analyze all the steps?
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Preparing for Engineering
Strong academic record− Challenging courses− Improvement over time
Classes− Typically up to trigonometry and pre-calculus− Calculus and AP Calculus recommended− Biology, physics, chemistry− Four years of English (engineers need to know how
to communicate as well!)
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Preparing for Engineering
Extracurricular activities− Time management− Long-term commitments− Contributions to student body or society
Summer Programs− Explore fields of interest− Do an internship Look ahead! Research
colleges that offer engineering programs
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Programs in Kentucky
UK BEST
Mathcounts
CyberCave Academy
Kentucky Science and Engineering Fair (finalists go on to the national Intel International Science and Engineering Fair)
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Nationwide Programs
FIRST Robotics Competition: high school teams design and build robots
Siemens Competition in Math, Science, and Technology: yearly competition that recognizes high school students for their research projects
NASA SHARP: 8-week summer internship at various NASA sites
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