Team Daily Dose Andrew Neumann Michael Haggerty Austin Ramme Kristin Riching Betsy Appel

What Is An Engineer? Or

An Engineer Is… A Person Who Uses Scientific Knowledge to Solve Practical Problems Using Technology A Person Who Uses Scientific Knowledge to Solve Practical Problems Using Technology Someone Who Practices A Profession of Engineering Someone Who Practices A Profession of Engineering

Biomedical Description: Develop devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related problems by combining knowledge of biology and medicine with engineering principles and practices. Projects: Artificial Organs Prostheses Instrumentation Medical Information Systems Imaging Systems (MRI) Devices for Controlling Body Functions (Automating Insulin Injections)

Electrical Description: An discipline that deals with the study and application of electricity, electromagnetism and electronics. Projects: Electric Motors Electric Motors Machinery Controls Machinery Controls Lighting and Wiring in Buildings Lighting and Wiring in Buildings Radar and Navigation Systems Radar and Navigation Systems Power Generating and Controlling Power Generating and Controlling Circuit Design Circuit Design

Mechanical Description: A very broad field of engineering that involves the application of physical principles for analysis, design, manufacturing, and maintenance of mechanical systems. Projects: Power-Producing Machines (Electric Generators) Power-Producing Machines (Electric Generators) Power-Using Machines (Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Equipment) Power-Using Machines (Refrigeration and Air- Conditioning Equipment) Machine Tools Machine Tools Material Handling Systems Material Handling Systems Industrial Production Equipment Industrial Production Equipment

Nuclear Description: Research and develop the processes, instruments, and systems used to derive benefits from nuclear energy and radiation. Projects: Nuclear Plants Nuclear Plants Production of Nuclear Fuel Production of Nuclear Fuel Safe Disposal of Waste Produced by Nuclear Energy Safe Disposal of Waste Produced by Nuclear Energy Development of Fusion Energy Development of Fusion Energy Nuclear Power Sources for Spacecraft Nuclear Power Sources for Spacecraft Industrial and Medical uses of Radioactive Materials Industrial and Medical uses of Radioactive Materials

Industrial Description: Determine the most effective ways to use the basic factors of production—people, machines, materials, information, and energy—to make a product or to provide a service. Projects: Develop Control Systems to Aid in Financial Planning and Cost Analysis Develop Control Systems to Aid in Financial Planning and Cost Analysis Design Production Planning Design Production Planning Control Systems to Ensure Product Quality Control Systems to Ensure Product Quality Improve Systems for the Physical Distribution of Good Improve Systems for the Physical Distribution of Good Develop Wage and Salary Systems Develop Wage and Salary Systems Develop Job Evaluation Programs Develop Job Evaluation Programs

Civil Description: Design and supervise the construction of society structures taking into account cost, government regulations, expected life span, and environmental conditions. Projects: Design Roads Design Roads Develop Buildings Develop Buildings Design Airports Design Airports Build Tunnels Build Tunnels Construct Dams Construct Dams Develop Bridges Develop Bridges Design Water Supply and Sewage Systems Design Water Supply and Sewage Systems

Chemical Description: Apply the principles of chemistry to solve problems involving the production or use of chemicals and biochemicals. Projects: Design Equipment and Processes for Large-Scale Chemical Manufacturing Design Equipment and Processes for Large-Scale Chemical Manufacturing Work In a Variety of Manufacturing Industries Work In a Variety of Manufacturing Industries Work in Biotechnology Industry Work in Biotechnology Industry Specialize in a Particular Chemical Process (Oxidation or Polymerization) Specialize in a Particular Chemical Process (Oxidation or Polymerization)

Computer Description: Design and develop the software systems that control computers Projects: Design Software Design Software Test Software Test Software Maintain Software Maintain Software Solve Technical Problems Solve Technical Problems

Geological Description: Involves finding, extracting, and preparing minerals for use by manufacturing industries Projects: Design and Supervise the Construction of Mines Design and Supervise the Construction of Mines Devise Methods for Transporting Minerals to Processing Plants Devise Methods for Transporting Minerals to Processing Plants Responsible for the Safe, Economical, and Environmentally Sound Operation of Mines Responsible for the Safe, Economical, and Environmentally Sound Operation of Mines Locate and Appraise New Ore Deposits Locate and Appraise New Ore Deposits

Material Science Description: Involved in the development, processing, and testing of the materials used to create a range of products. Projects: Create New Materials That Meet Certain Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Requirements Create New Materials That Meet Certain Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Requirements Select Materials for New Applications Select Materials for New Applications Developed the Ability to Create Materials at an Atomic Level Developed the Ability to Create Materials at an Atomic Level Most Materials Engineers Specialize in a Particular Material Most Materials Engineers Specialize in a Particular Material

Why Be An Engineer?

Be An Engineer Because… You Can Help Others You Can Help Others Understand How Things Work Understand How Things Work Work With Your Hands Work With Your Hands Invent Invent Exciting And Changing Career Exciting And Changing Career And of Course …Money, Money, Money…..Money And of Course …Money, Money, Money…..Money

Entry Level BS Degree Salaries Major Average Salary Biomedical$48,503 Chemical$53,813 Civil$43,679 Computer$52,464 Electrical$51,888 EMA$50,993 Geological$48,643 Industrial$49,567 Materials Science $50,982 Mechanical$50,236 Nuclear$51,182 Overall$50,177

Which Items Were Invented by Women?? Telephone Telephone Windshield wipers Windshield wipers Bulletproof Kevlar Bulletproof Kevlar Microprocessor Microprocessor Dishwasher Dishwasher Home diabetes test Home diabetes test Light Bulb Light Bulb Radioactivity Radioactivity

Only 9% of American engineers are women Only 9% of American engineers are women Only 20% of all engineering degrees are earned by women Only 20% of all engineering degrees are earned by women Source: Engineering Workforce Commission, Engineering Degrees Awarded to Women Engineering Disciplines

What’s the biggest reason women lose interest in engineering??

Stereotypes! Myth 1: Boys are better at math and science than girls Myth 1: Boys are better at math and science than girls Myth 2: Girls don’t like technology Myth 2: Girls don’t like technology Myth 3: A woman engineer can’t be feminine Myth 3: A woman engineer can’t be feminine Myth 4: Women can’t succeed professionally in engineering careers Myth 4: Women can’t succeed professionally in engineering careers

Why should more women consider engineering? Shortage of skilled workers - #1 barrier to business growth Shortage of skilled workers - #1 barrier to business growth Society benefits from a more diverse engineering community Society benefits from a more diverse engineering community Businesses benefit from engaging women in research, design and development Businesses benefit from engaging women in research, design and development Engineering can be a rewarding lifetime career Engineering can be a rewarding lifetime career

What can be gained from a career in engineering? Teamwork Teamwork Communication Communication Knowledge of technology Knowledge of technology Critical thinking Critical thinking These are skills that are necessary to everyday life, not just in the workforce!

What can you do now? Invest more time in math and science classes Invest more time in math and science classes Job shadowing Job shadowing Plan for college Plan for college

Women in Engineering Organizations SWE – Society of Women Engineers SWE – Society of Women Engineers Alpha Omega Epsilon Alpha Omega Epsilon WISE – Women in Science and Engineering Residential Program WISE – Women in Science and Engineering Residential Program

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