Is Engineering for Me?

Engineers are problem solvers. → Use available technology to solve problems → Rely on creativity and academic skills → Use math, science, and computers It is very important to note that even though the tasks are very different, many of the methods used are common to all engineers. Engineers are problem solvers. → Use available technology to solve problems → Rely on creativity and academic skills → Use math, science, and computers It is very important to note that even though the tasks are very different, many of the methods used are common to all engineers. Why become an engineer?

JOB SATISFICATION VARIETY OF CAREER OPPORTUNITIES CHALLENGING WORK INTELLECTUAL DEVELOPMENT OPPORTUNITIES TO BENEFIT SOCIETY AVENUES TO EXPRESS YOUR OWN CREATIVITY OPPORTUNITIES TO UNDERSTAND HOW THINGS WORK

THE ENGINEERING PROCESS: IDENTIFY and define a problem IDENTIFY and define a problem Implement Solution Implement Solution ANALYZE the problem ANALYZE the problem Propose solutions Select and Design preferred solution Select and Design preferred solution

TYPES OF ENGINEERS CIVIL CHEMICAL ELECTRICAL COMPUTER INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL AERONAUTICAL

TYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS þ STRUCTURAL þ TRANSPORTATION þ GEOTECHNICAL þ ENVIRONMENTAL þ WATER RESOURCES

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS Who does this?

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS Who does this?

ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS Who does this?

GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS Who does this?

WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERS Who does this?

How to become an engineer! Education is the key: High School Courses College Courses

How to become an engineer! Suggested High School Education: Additional Chemistry Computer Class Graphic Class

Tips: Take as much math and science as possible Take ACT and SAT in your junior year Consider Co-Op Schools Look for scholarships How to become an engineer!

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