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Do you have a future in Do you have a future in engineering or computer science?engineering or computer science?
Gary MartinGary MartinAssistant DeanAssistant Dean
School of Engineering and Computer ScienceSchool of Engineering and Computer Science
Minimum Engineering and Minimum Engineering and Computer Science RequirementsComputer Science Requirements
Strong math abilitiesStrong math abilities
Above average English abilitiesAbove average English abilities
Potential personal interests in Potential personal interests in some aspect of applied sciencesome aspect of applied science
Believe it or not, that’s all you really need!
But keep reading!!
Out of your element??Out of your element??
Mechanical, electrical, or building-inclinedMechanical, electrical, or building-inclined
Software/HTML buffSoftware/HTML buff
Academically-giftedAcademically-gifted
CreativeCreative
Strong “people” and “communication” skillsStrong “people” and “communication” skills
You only need ONE of the following You only need ONE of the following personal attributes to be able to find a personal attributes to be able to find a fulfilling “niche” in the Engineering and fulfilling “niche” in the Engineering and Computer Science worldComputer Science world
Mechanically- or electronically Mechanically- or electronically inclinedinclined
Industrial or mechanical settingsIndustrial or mechanical settings
Construction sitesConstruction sites
Testing sitesTesting sites
Meet John Paoluccio and Wilmer AwayanMeet John Paoluccio and Wilmer Awayan
Software/HTML BuffSoftware/HTML Buff
Loves software and computers!!Loves software and computers!!
Teaches him/herself lotsTeaches him/herself lots
Reads computer magazinesReads computer magazines
Knows all kinds of tools, tricks, resources, etc.Knows all kinds of tools, tricks, resources, etc.
Meet Dan BystromMeet Dan Bystrom
Academically-giftedAcademically-gifted
Top of the class in math and scienceTop of the class in math and scienceMinimum gpa of 3.5Minimum gpa of 3.5Theoretical kind of a personTheoretical kind of a personProbably wants an advanced degreeProbably wants an advanced degreeMeet Andy NonakaMeet Andy Nonaka
CreativeCreative
Tinkers with everything a little bitTinkers with everything a little bitProbably artisticProbably artisticMaybe more of a followerMaybe more of a followerProbably humorousProbably humorousMeet Roland Rutland and Catherine EllisMeet Roland Rutland and Catherine Ellis
““People”/“Communication” SkillsPeople”/“Communication” Skills
InitiativeInitiative
Tends to be a leaderTends to be a leader
Active in lots of clubsActive in lots of clubs
Tempted to major in businessTempted to major in business
Meet Lani DodgeMeet Lani Dodge
““Career Options” MatrixCareer Options” Matrix
CreativityPeopleSkills
Written Comm. Skills
Oral Comm Skills
Graduate Degree
Technical Ability
Astronaut 6 8 5-6 8 6-7 8
Design Engineer 8-9 6-7 7-8 7-8 5-6 8-9
Engineering Project Manager 7-8 9-10 8-9 8-9 5-6 7
Entrepreneur 8-9 7-8 7-8 8 3-4 4-5
High School Teacher 6-7 9 7-8 8-9 4 5
Lawyer 6 9-10 8-9 9-10 9-10 3-4
Medical Doctor 5 7-8 6-7 7-8 10 6-7
Professor 7-8 8 8-9 9-10 10 10
Research 9 5-6 8-9 6-7 9-10 10
Sales/Marketing Engineer 5-6 9-10 7-8 8-9 3 5
Test Engineer 6-7 5-6 7 5-6 5-6 8-9
Engineering faculty scored each of the top attributes for their importancefor the given potential career paths listed – Scale of 1-10 (10 = important)
Thank you for reviewing our presentation. Thank you for reviewing our presentation. For more information, you may contact me For more information, you may contact me
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Gary MartinGary MartinAssistant DeanAssistant Dean
School of Engineering and Computer ScienceSchool of Engineering and Computer Science
