1. Dean Lydia Prendergast RU - School of Engineering
What is Engineering?
Dean Lydia Prendergast
RU - School of Engineering

2. What is Engineering? Definition
An Engineer works on the railroad.
FALSE!
This is a myth
And a very OLD interpretation

3. What is Engineering? Definition (1)
To Engineer: To plan, manage, and put through by skillful acts or contrivance; to maneuver.

4. What is Engineering? Definition (2)
Engineering: The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems.

5. What is Engineering? Types of Engineering at Rutgers
Engineering: The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems.
Biomedical
Bioenvironmental
Chemical and Biochemical
Civil and Environmental
Electrical and Computer
Industrial and Systems
Materials Science
Mechanical and Aerospace
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6. What is Engineering? Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineers work collaboratively with scientists, medical professionals, and other engineers to develop devices and processes that improve health.
Artificial prosthetics
Biomedical imaging
Biocompatible tissues

7. What is Engineering? Bioenvironmental Engineering
Bioenvironmental Engineers study biological and living systems to solve problems related to:
Plants,
Animals,
Food,
Wastes,
Natural environment.

8. What is Engineering? Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
Chemical and Biochemical Engineers gain expertise, design, and evaluate the development and manufacturing of products such as:
Plastics
Petrochemicals
Energy fuels
Food
Pharmaceuticals

9. What is Engineering? Civil Engineering
Civil Engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction of large-scale facilities that keep the modern world running.
Bridges
Buildings
Tunnels
Dams
Highways
Space satellites
Mass transit systems
Wastewater treatment plants

10. What is Engineering? Electrical & Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineers gain expertise in the areas of Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Automatic Control, Electronic Circuits, Solid State Electronics, Digital Systems, Computer Vision, Virtual Reality and VLSI design. Electrical/Computer engineers can work in this fields:
Hardware and Software
Computing
Consumer Electronics
Wireless Communications
Information Technology

11. What is Engineering? Industrial and Systems Engineering
Industrial and Systems Engineers make systems of people, materials, equipment, and energy work efficiently, safely and economically.
Seaport operations
Design facility layouts
Predict the lifetime of electronic components
Analyze systems

12. What is Engineering? Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science Engineers study the interplay of different materials' structure, performance, properties, and synthesis, with the goal of designing and producing new materials and new applications of existing materials.
Fiber optic cable
Nanomaterials
Glass
Marble
Diamonds
Ceramic tiles

13. What is Engineering?Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers rely upon knowledge of matter, energy conversions, motion, and forces to design mechanisms, machines, and structures.
Internal combustion engines
Electronic equipment
Robots
Solar energy systems
Rocket engines
Steam and gas turbines

14. What is Engineering? Why choose Engineering?
An engineering student learns to be an analytical thinker, a good problem solver, and a well-rounded individual.
Stable career choice.
Good first degree for careers in medicine, research, law, and business.
$$ Highest paid of the 4 yr degrees. $$

15. What is Engineering? Salaries (1)
Job Title
Salary
Teacher Aide
$19,805
Data Entry Clerk
$27,277
Machine Operator
$29,645
Customer Service Rep
$32,143
General Maintenance
$33,748
Auto Mechanic
$33,851
Coach
$37,337
Carpenter
$40,042
HVAC Mechanic
$40,829
Electrician
$42,361
Accountant
$44,139
Teacher
$51,800
Job Title
Salary
Civil Engineer
$54,864
Mechanical Engineer
$59,008
Industrial Engineer
$59,567
Electrical Engineer
$61,572
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16. What is Engineering? Salaries (2)
Non-Engineering vs. Engineering
Chemist - Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 47k
Chemical Engineer- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 60k
General Laborer - Requires a high school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 28k
Civil Engineer - Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 55k
Electric Technician - Requires a high school diploma and 0-3 years of experience in the field. 40k
Electrical Engineer - Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 62k
Mechanic Technician - Requires a high school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 36k
Mechanical Engineer - Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-3 years of experience in the field. 59k

17. What is Engineering? Salaries (3)

18. What is Engineering? Why choose Rutgers Engineering?
Rutgers known as the ‘Public-Ivy’.
Great education for the money.
Pursue other career options simultaneously.
Good first degree for careers in medicine, research, law, and business.
Live on campus or commute (for NJ residents).
Stable career choice.
Highest paid of the 4 yr degrees.
Continue the legacy of extraordinary engineers – opening more doors for future generations.

19. # Applicants: 5799 # Seats available: 580 Average SAT
What is Engineering? Admit Data
# Applicants: 5799
# Seats available: 580
Average SAT
Math: 670
Critical Reading: 590
Average HS Rank: 85%ile

20. What is Engineering? Questions and Comments
Dean Lydia Prendergast
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