1. Do you have a future in engineering or computer science? Gary Martin Assistant Dean School of Engineering and Computer Science

2. Minimum Engineering and Computer Science Requirements Strong math abilities Above average English abilities Potential personal interests in some aspect of applied science Believe it or not, that’s all you really need! But keep reading!!

3. Out of your element?? Mechanical, electrical, or building-inclined Software/HTML buff Academically-giftedCreative Strong “people” and “communication” skills You only need ONE of the following personal attributes to be able to find a fulfilling “niche” in the Engineering and Computer Science world

4. Mechanically- or electronically inclined Industrial or mechanical settings Construction sites Testing sites Meet John Paoluccio and Wilmer Awayan

5. Software/HTML Buff Loves software and computers!! Teaches him/herself lots Reads computer magazines Knows all kinds of tools, tricks, resources, etc. Meet Dan Bystrom

6. Academically-gifted Top of the class in math and science Minimum gpa of 3.5 Theoretical kind of a person Probably wants an advanced degree Meet Andy Nonaka

7. Creative Tinkers with everything a little bit Probably artistic Maybe more of a follower Probably humorous Meet Roland Rutland and Catherine Ellis

8. “People”/“Communication” Skills Initiative Tends to be a leader Active in lots of clubs Tempted to major in business Meet Lani Dodge

9. “Career Options” Matrix Creativity People Skills Written Comm. Skills Oral Comm Skills Graduate Degree Technical Ability Astronaut685-686-78 Design Engineer8-96-77-8 5-68-9 Engineering Project Manager7-89-108-9 5-67 Entrepreneur8-97-8 83-44-5 High School Teacher6-797-88-945 Lawyer69-108-99-10 3-4 Medical Doctor57-86-77-8106-7 Professor7-888-99-1010 Research95-68-96-79-1010 Sales/Marketing Engineer5-69-107-88-935 Test Engineer6-75-67 8-9 Engineering faculty scored each of the top attributes for their importance for the given potential career paths listed – Scale of 1-10 (10 = important)

10. Thank you for reviewing our presentation. For more information, you may contact me at: gmartin@pacific.edu Gary Martin Assistant Dean School of Engineering and Computer Science