1. What is an Engineer? What is engineering? History of engineering.
What is the difference between a scientist and an engineer?
Types of engineers
Occupations of engineers
What are engineers working on today

2. Introduction Marc Rouleau, PE Tom Conrecode, PE
Bachelors degree in electrical engineering and masters degree in civil engineering
Licensed professional engineer in electrical engineering
Tom Conrecode, PE
Bachelors degree in civil engineering
Licensed professional engineer in civil engineering

3. What is Engineering
The profession in which math and science - gained by study, experience, and practice - is applied with judgment to develop ways to economically use the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of society.

4. History of Engineering
Evidence that engineering was practiced more than 4,500 years ago:

5. History of Engineering
1200 B.C. – A.D. 1
Siege towers are perfected
Greeks develop manufacturing
Archimedes introduces mathematics in Greece
Concrete is used for
arched bridges, roads and
aqueducts in Rome

6. History of Engineering
A.D. 1 – 1400
Chinese further develop the study of mathematics
Cotton and silk are manufactured
Leonardo Fibinacci
Creates our decimal system (0,1,2,3,4…), replacing the Roman numeral system (no zero, I, II, III, IV…).
Writes the first Western text on algebra
Creates the root symbol:

7. History of Engineering
First toilet is invented in England
Otto von Guerick shows the existence of a vacuum
Issac Newton constructs first reflecting telescopes
Boyle’s Gas Law, stating pressure varies inversely with volume, is first introduced
Society of Engineers, a professional engineering society, is formed in London

8. History of Engineering
What are engineers working on today?
Alpine Mega Tunnel – a 95 mile tunnel through the Swiss Alps – the longest tunnel in the world
Perdido Spar (Shell Oil) – worlds deepest oil well. Located in more than 9,000 feet of water, 2 miles off the coast of Texas
Battery technology – working to create faster charging and longer lasting batteries

9. What is the Difference Between a Scientist and an Engineer?
Develops knowledge from analysis and study
Characteristic activity: research
Work in fields such as:
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
A practitioner of science is a scientist
Engineer:
Uses knowledge of math and science to create something new
Characteristic activity: creative design
Work in disciplines such as:
Civil Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Electrical Engineering
A practitioner of engineering is an engineer
Obtained from Wikipedia under science and engineering

10. What is the Difference Between a Scientist and an Engineer?
Scientists discover the world that exists; engineers create the world that never was.”
-Theodore Von Karman, Aerospace Engineer

11. Engineering Disciplines
Electrical Engineers
Work with electricity, electromagnetic fields, and light
Design products such as cell phones, computers,
antennas, televisions, and appliances
Design power generation and distribution systems
Mechanical Engineers
Work with machines and systems that
involve the production and use of heat
Design cars, heating and air conditioning systems,
and manufacturing systems
Biomedical Engineers
Work with the mechanical and chemical
properties of the human body
Design prosthetic devices and medical diagnostic systems

12. Engineering Disciplines
Civil Engineers
Work with physics and materials
Design buildings, roads, bridges, storm water systems
Chemical Engineers
Work with physics, chemistry and biology
Design medicines, fertilizers, semiconductors, food
additives (such as flavorings)
Aerospace Engineers
Work with aerodynamics, propulsion and navigation
Design aircraft, spacecraft, satellites, missiles, and rockets
There are many more disciplines!

13. Who is an Engineer?
Tom Scholz – Founder and lead singer of the band Boston
Engineer?

14. Who is an Engineer?
Tom Scholz – Founder and lead singer of the band Boston
Yes!
Graduated with a Bachelors and Masters degree in mechanical engineering from MIT.

15. Who is an Engineer?
Jimmy Carter - 39th President
Engineer?

16. Who is an Engineer? Jimmy Carter - 39th President Yes!
Graduated from the Naval Academy with a Bachelors Degree in nuclear engineering. Served on a submarine, as a Navy Officer operating the nuclear power plant.

17. Who is an Engineer?
Cindy Crawford – Model
Engineer?

18. Who is an Engineer? Cindy Crawford - Model No!
Attended Northwestern University to study Chemical Engineering on a scholarship. She dropped out after one semester.

19. Who is an Engineer?
Rowan Atkins – AKA Mr. Bean – comedian
Engineer?

20. Who is an Engineer? Rowan Atkins – AKA Mr. Bean – comedian Yes!
Graduated from Newcastle University with a Bachelors Degree in electrical engineering, then obtained his Masters in engineering from Oxford.

21. Who is an Engineer?
Montel Williams – talk show host
Engineer?

22. Who is an Engineer? Montel Williams – talk show host Yes!
Graduated from the Naval Academy in 1980 with a Bachelor of Science in engineering. Served 9 years as a Navy Officer.

23. Engineers are Everywhere!
Orbiting in space
Designing bridges
Designing cars
Exploring the ocean
Creating soles for your sneakers
Developing your next favorite candy bar
They can be comedians, talk show hosts and Presidents too!

24. Who Hires Engineers? The Obvious: Microsoft Apple Hewlett Packard AT&T
Ford Motor Company
NASA
Florida Power and Light
Army Corps of Engineers

25. Who Hires Engineers? The Less Obvious:
CIA - Uses engineers not for design, but for their analytical minds
Many Branches of the Federal Government
Disaster response teams – provide on-site engineering support
Structural inspection
Disaster recovery strategies

26. Who Hires Engineers? The Less Obvious: Navy
Operate power plants on ships and submarines
Maintain military installations
Provide support during combat operations

27. What does it take to be an Engineer?
You don’t have to be a genius to be an Engineer…
People who become Engineers:
Are CURIOUS about how things work
Solve interesting life problems
Design and experiment
Calculate using math and science
Work with others as a team
Sound like you???

28. Why be an Engineer? Fun Lots of Job Opportunities
Great variety in your work
You get to build or improve things
You get to use your creative ideas to solve problems
You get to work on a team
Lots of Job Opportunities
Engineers are in high demand
There are more engineering jobs than engineers
Your Education Continues
You will need to continue studying to remain relevant
Any other ideas here????

29. Why be an Engineer? Earning Potential
Engineers earn one of the highest salaries of any career with a 4 or 5-year degree
From the Bureau of Labor Statistics (2012):
Occupation
Average Salary
Electrical Engineer
$87,920
Mechanical Engineer
$80,580
Biomedical Engineer
$86,960
Civil Engineer
$79,340
Chemical Engineer
$94,350
Aerospace Engineer
$103,720
Any other ideas here????

30. How do you become an Engineer?
EDUCATION
Middle and High School
Do well in your math classes – this is the foundation of your engineering education!!
Prepare yourself for college:
Algebra I & II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Programming
Advanced placement classes are ideal
Any other ideas here????

31. How do you become an Engineer?
EDUCATION
College
Most engineering degrees are completed in 4-5 years
Attend a school that is Accredited by Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET)!
Assures graduates from the program are prepared for graduate school and the workforce
Degrees from non-accredited schools will preclude licensure
Most graduate programs require Bachelor degrees from ABET schools
Join Engineering Honor Societies and participate
Work hard to obtain the highest Grade Point Average – especially in your discipline!
There is no do-over to improve a low GPA
No one wants to hire a C student!
Any other ideas here????

32. How do you become an Engineer?
STAY IN SCHOOL!
If it was easy, everyone would be an engineer
DO WELL IN SCHOOL!
GRADUATE!
Any other ideas here????

33. How do you become an Engineer?
The next 3 years in high school and especially the following 4-5 years in college drastically impact the quality of your adult life!
You can play now…
…or play later
Any other ideas here????

34. Engineer Licensure
So you have an engineering degree and are ready to take on the world…not so fast…for some disciplines you will need a license!
Certain fields of engineering, especially those that put the health and welfare of people at risk (civil and structural engineers in particular), require licensure
To become licensed, engineers must:
Complete obtain a bachelors degree in engineering from an ABET accredited college
Work under a Professional Engineer for at least four years
Pass two intensive competency exams
Earn a license from their state's licensure board.
Any other ideas here????

35. Any QUESTIONS?