Dr. Ed Hensel, Mechanical Engineering Dept. Head Rochester Institute of Technology Dr. Ed Hensel, Mechanical Engineering Dept. Head Rochester Institute of Technology A Career in Engineering - Is it the right choice for you?

The World of Engineering! What is an engineer? – What do we do? – Why are we needed? – Where do we work? Engineering Careers – What are the various disciplines? – How can you know what to pursue? High School Preparation – What do we look for? – How can you decide what to take in High School? RIT Engineering Program –How can you learn more about engineering career opportunities? –What is an engineering college curriculum? How do I know if Engineering is right for me? –Philosophies common to engineers. What is an engineer? – What do we do? – Why are we needed? – Where do we work? Engineering Careers – What are the various disciplines? – How can you know what to pursue? High School Preparation – What do we look for? – How can you decide what to take in High School? RIT Engineering Program –How can you learn more about engineering career opportunities? –What is an engineering college curriculum? How do I know if Engineering is right for me? –Philosophies common to engineers. Earth From Apollo

Seven Habits of a Highly Successful Species SSustaining UUnderstanding CCommunicating CControlling EEntertaining SShipping SSelling SSustaining UUnderstanding CCommunicating CControlling EEntertaining SShipping SSelling 600,000 BC – Humanity Harnesses Fire Thomas Edison’s Light bulb

Sustaining Agricultural Technology – Horsepower replaces manpower Tractors come into extensive use in farming 1950 – One U.S. farmer supplies food for 15.5 people Jethro Wood patents the iron plow with interchangeable parts 18th century - Oxen and horses power crude wooden plows, all sowing by hand, cultivating by hoe, hay and grain cutting with sickle, and threshing with flail 2000 – One feeds more than 50

Sustaining Health Care & Biotechnology Assistive Devices for Quality of Life Extending our Own Life Dissecting DNA to understand the Human Genome Pacemaker

Understanding Evolution of Scientific Thought “To know thoroughly; grasp or perceive clearly and fully the nature, character, functioning, etc., of” BeliefScienceEngineering Technology Understanding Liquid Crystalline DNA through the USF Scanning Electron Microscope Cloning

Understanding – Our Universe Stanford Linear Accelerator Aricebo Radio Observatory 1500 BC Egyptian Sundial

Communicating “To give or receive information, signals, or messages in any way, as by talk, gestures, writing, etc.” Johannes Gutenberg A.G. Bell - Telephone The printing press was invented by the German inventor Johannes Gutenberg The first book printed on the new printing press was The Bible completed by August 15, 1456 in two hundred copies printing shops in Europe, which had produced 35,000 titles and 20 million copies The printing press was invented by the German inventor Johannes Gutenberg The first book printed on the new printing press was The Bible completed by August 15, 1456 in two hundred copies printing shops in Europe, which had produced 35,000 titles and 20 million copies. Intel 4004 Microprocessor Underwood Typewriter

Controlling Control our environment –Heating and Cooling –Structures –Flooding Control one another Control our environment –Heating and Cooling –Structures –Flooding Control one another “To exercise authority over; direct; command; hence, to curb or restrain.” Hoover DamRefrigeration M1A1 Abrams TankRoman ColiseumCarrier Air Conditioner

Entertaining Entertainment –Entertainment drives technology innovation –Technology innovation from other habits invariably propagates to entertainment Recreation –In most species, sport is a method of training for survival –In a thriving species, sport becomes a diversion itself Entertainment –Entertainment drives technology innovation –Technology innovation from other habits invariably propagates to entertainment Recreation –In most species, sport is a method of training for survival –In a thriving species, sport becomes a diversion itself “To hold the attention of; interest; divert; amuse.” Entertainment Technology IF: Necessity is the mother of invention THEN: Invention is the father of necessity

The escalator was first introduced as an amusement ride at a World’s Fair. Spectator Sports Drive Technology Edison’s Movie Projector Entertaining Technology

Shipping “The act or business of sending or transporting goods” Roman Sandals 1969 Apollo 11 Schooner Tall Ship Wright 1903 Flier

Selling “To give up, deliver, or exchange (good, services, etc.) for money or its equivalent; part with for a price.” Refrigerator Magnets 7 generations of PokeMon New York Stock Exchange Roman Minted Coins Holographic Strip

Engineers are involved in every product you use, all of the food that you eat, all of the clothes that you wear, and all of the buildings that you live in. Aerospace – Land on the moon, Explore Mars, Send your creation to another solar system! Transportation – Planes, Trains, and Automobiles! Medical Devices – Pacemakers, Ultrasound, Dental Drills, Imaging Systems, Treatment Technologies Electronic Devices – TVs, MP3 Players, Cell Phones, Computers – You name it! WE TURN IDEAS INTO REALITY! Medical Diagnostic Lasers High Efficiency Vehicles Julie Jones Micro Air Vehicle Design

Environmental Control Systems Computing and Communications Technology Industrial Products Aerospace and Defense Why do We Need Engineers? Vehicle Systems Consumer Products AppliancesB&L Eyecare Products

Where do Engineers Work? Hospitals Wherever Needed All over the World ! In Offices In Factories In Space!

Engineering Disciplines Mechanical Electrical Computer Industrial MicroElectronic Chemical Civil Aerospace Nuclear Biomedical Software Mechanical Electrical Computer Industrial MicroElectronic Chemical Civil Aerospace Nuclear Biomedical Software

High School Preparation Required: Physics Chemistry Four Years of Mathematics –Intermediate Algebra –Plane Geometry –Trigonometry –Pre-Calculus Required: Physics Chemistry Four Years of Mathematics –Intermediate Algebra –Plane Geometry –Trigonometry –Pre-Calculus Desirable: Advanced Algebra Solid Geometry Calculus Desirable: Advanced Algebra Solid Geometry Calculus A BONUS: Project Lead The Way A BONUS: Project Lead The Way

BS Engineering Programs Four Years of Academic Study Co-Op programs are often Five Year Programs, with a year of work experience One year of University Physics 2-3 Years of University Mathematics College study in Chemistry, Biology, other sciences Engineering Science = Applied Science Design = Turn Ideas into Reality Very Demanding Very Rewarding Four Years of Academic Study Co-Op programs are often Five Year Programs, with a year of work experience One year of University Physics 2-3 Years of University Mathematics College study in Chemistry, Biology, other sciences Engineering Science = Applied Science Design = Turn Ideas into Reality Very Demanding Very Rewarding

Is Engineering Right for ME? work hard Are you willing to work hard to achieve your goals? talented Are you talented at science and math? YOU Do YOU want to make the world a better place? Creative? Are you Creative? joy Do you get joy from turning your ideas into reality?