1. Engineering Tammy Espinoza, PE Hayden Consultants, Inc.

2. What is an engineer? An engineer is a problem solver Engineers use math, science and critical thinking to find practical solutions that will benefit people or society Engineers design, create, build, improve and invent everything from microchips to skyscrapers to space vehicles

3. Types of Engineering Aerospace Agricultural Biomedical Chemical Civil Electrical Industrial Mechanical Petroleum

4. What type of Engineer Am I? I work for a memory company designing integrated circuits (IC) that are used in computers, servers, ipods, phone, etc. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer/Electrical Engineering and a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering.

5. What type of Engineer Am I? I work as a Space Shuttle and International Space Station flight controller at Johnson Space Center. I have a bachelors degree in aerospace engineering

6. What type of Engineer Am I? I work for a medical device company (St. Jude Medical) offering technical support to physicians for implant devices. I have a Bachelors in Biomedical Engineering with a minor in Electrical Engineering, and a Masters in Biomedical Engineering

7. What type of Engineer Am I? I work for a consulting firm designing public infrastructure including roadways, storm drain systems, water and wastewater lines. I have a bachelors degree in Civil Engineering

8. What type of Engineer Am I? I work for UPS and optimize the system for sorting and shipping packages. I have a Bachelor of Science degree in Industrial Engineering

9. What type of Engineer Am I? I ensure the processes used to make the cell phone chips have minimal impact on the environment. My bachelors is in chemical engineering have a masters in chemistry.

10. What type of Engineer Am I? I am a Space Shuttle Stress Analyst for Boeing. I analyze damage on the shuttle thermal tiles and support pre-launch analysis. I have a bachelors & master of science in mechanical engineering

11. Benefits of being an engineer Cutting edge and challenging work Benefit to society Many career options Research, academics, industry, medicine, law, business, policy High demand Money

12. FAQ-Average Starting Salaries Texas A&M University, Bachelor Degree, May 2007 Graduates Chemical Engr$63,216 Mechanical Engr$58,930 Industrial Engr$56,847 Electrical Engr$56,725 Computer Engr$56,000 Biomedical$53,250 Aerospace Engr $50,467 Civil Engr $50,589 Information Mgmt$53,950 Accounting$47,900 Political Science$43,263 Marketing $41,568 International Studies$37,714 Communication$37,098

13. FAQ- What can I do to prepare today? Preparing for college Take math classes-calculus if available. Take science classes – chemistry, biology, and physics Pursue other interests – be a well rounded person Music, arts, foreign languages Sports, debate, community service Do things you are passionate about

14. FAQ- Education You can start work as an engineer with a bachelors, a 4-year college degree Some choose to go on to earn a masters, which is generally an additional 2 years beyond a bachelors. Some choose to go on to earn a PhD, which is an additional 4-6 years after a bachelors.

15. FAQ-Education Top Schools in Texas Texas A&M, University of Texas, Texas Tech Top National Schools MIT, Stanford, California-Berkley

16. FAQ – Where do you work? Lots of choices! From large companies to owning your own small firm From manufacturing plants, to hospitals, research labs, construction sites and common business offices. Some work for the government, some work for private industries. Some work in the US and some work abroad.

17. FAQ What if I decide to do something else? An engineering degree prepares you for many different careers, especially those in problem solving Can switch into other types of engineering Can become lawyers, or business managers

18. Summary Engineering encompasses many fields and applications – lots of choices! Engineering is a satisfying and lucrative career where you can work with a diverse group of people. Planning for your future starts now.