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WHAT IS ENGINEERING? © 2002 MIT PSDAM LAB

root of the word... ENGINEER © 2002 MIT PSDAM LAB

root of the word... ENGINEER © 2002 MIT PSDAM LAB

CONFOUNDING FACTS CONFOUNDING FACTS Engineering requires thorough mathematical & scientific knowledge Engineers study science and math extensively Engineers may conduct scientific experiments while doing Engineering Scientists use engineering methods Some great engineers trained as scientists & mathematicians Some great scientists trained as engineers All require intensity, passion, creativity & intellectual effort BUT, THEY ARE DISTINCT The scientist seeks to understand what is; the engineer seeks to create what never was -Von Karmen

BROAD HUMAN WANTS BROAD HUMAN WANTS Shelter Food Transportation Communication Security Longevity, personal and progeny Entertainment Aesthetic pleasure Social, Emotional, Spiritual & Psychological rewards etc.

United States National Academy of Engineering Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century © 2002 MIT PSDAM LAB

1. Electrification 2. Automobile 3. Airplane 4. Water Supply and Distribution 5. Electronics 6. Radio and Television 7. Agricultural Mechanization 8. Computers 9. Telephone 10. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration NAE Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century

11. Highways 12. Spacecraft 13. Internet 14. Imaging 15. Household Appliances 16. Health Technologies 17. Petroleum and Petrochemical Technologies 18. Laser and Fiber Optics 19. Nuclear Technologies 20. High-performance Materials NAE Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century

WHAT SKILLS ARE NEEDED TO BE AN EFFECTIVE ENGINEER? © 2002 MIT PSDAM LAB

ETHICALETHICAL CONSTRAINTS DIFFER Science and Math: intellectual honesty Engineering: far broader -economical -safe -environmentally sound -social impact -etc. …thus, involving greater tradeoffs and judgement calls Continuation of Engineering vs Math and Science

SHARE SHARE The excitement of discovery The satisfaction and frustration of creative processes & results BUT, THE ESSENTIAL DIFFERENCE IS... TEAM Engineering creation almost always requires a TEAM effort ENGINEERS ENGINEERS SCIENTISTS / MATHEMATICIANS SCIENTISTS / MATHEMATICIANS ARTISTS / WRITERS ARTISTS / WRITERS

Determine quickly how things work Determine what customers want Create a concept Use abstractions/math models to improve a concept prototype Build or create a prototype version robustly test Quantitatively and robustly test a prototype to improve concept and to predict Determine whether customer value and enterprise value are aligned (business sense) Communicate all of the above to various audiences AN ENGINEER SHOULD BE ABLE TO... Much of this requires domain-specific knowledge and experience Several require systems thinking and statistical thinking All require teamwork, leadership, and societal awareness

A good understanding of engineering science fundamentals –Mathematics (including statistics) –Physical and life sciences – Information technology (far more than computer literacy) A good understanding of design and manufacturing processes (i.e. understands engineering) A multi-disciplinary, systems perspective A basic understanding of the context in which engineering is practiced – Economics (including business practice) –History –The environment –Customer and societal needs Boeing List of Desired Attributes of an Engineer Good communication skills –Written –Oral –Graphic –Listening High ethical standards An ability to think both critically and creatively - independently and cooperatively Flexibility. The ability and self- confidence to adapt to rapid or major change Curiosity and a desire to learn for life A profound understanding of the importance of teamwork

Premise: It is impossible to teach a student everything he or she needs to know as preparation for a professional career in a four or five (or ten) year university program. Demonstrate that engineering is practiced within a much broader societal context – not as an end in itself. Teach students how to learn -and make it clear that it is a life-long pleasure. Develop a fundamental understanding of the unity of the fundamental tools and concepts needed for engineering practice (rather than providing them a vast bag of tricks for solving selected problems). These basic fundamentals include: –Mathematics –Information technology –Science, including the engineering sciences –Design and manufacturing –Economics and business practices –Communication skills (written, oral, graphic and listening) Emphasize design [Creative thinking and open-ended problem solving in the most general sense]and its close connection with manufacturing (i.e. If you cant build it, you cant use or sell it.] Show students how to get information and how to deal effectively with too much of it (i.e. emphasize critical thinking and evaluation skills) Emphasize teamwork (not merely group work) and communication skills Emphasize the Why and What of theory, and how these basics are then applied in practice. (the How in applications can then be gained by experience and subsequent training). Quality vs Quantity Undergraduate Engineering Education

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