1.What is Engineering?

• Engineering(According to Websters):The application of math and science by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature aremade useful to people.

Engineers APPLY math and science for the betterment of society through: -Design - Manufacturing -Research & Development - Management -Continual Improvement - Logistics

Above all, engineers are problem solvers who make things work better, more efficiently, quicker and cheaper.

What is Engineering? 2. Salary Comparisons

Engineering is a HIGHLY regarded and relatively HIGHLY compensated career.Engineersmake GREAT salariesrelative to the amount of schooling required and the LIFESTYLE offered.

CAREER COLLEGE (yrs)*AVERAGE SALARY(2008)**FACTOR(thousands) -

Fast Food Cook0 $17,620($ 8.47/hr) -

Cosmetologist 0 $26,660($12.82/hr)- Auto Mechanic 0 $37,540($18.05/hr) - Real Estate Agent 0 $54,410 ($26.16/hr) - Athletes 4 $79,460 ($38.20/hr) 20 Reporter 4 $44,030 ($21.17/hr) 11 Physical Therapy 8 $74,410 ($35.77/hr) 9 Biologist/Chemist 4 $88,450 ($42.52/hr) 22 Veterinarian (D.V.M.) 8 $89,450($43.00/hr) 11 Accounting/Auditors 4 $65,840 ($31.65/hr) 16 Registered Nurse 4 $65,130 ($31.31/hr) 16 Pharmacist 6 $104,260 ($50.13/hr) 17 Computer Programmer 4 $73,470 ($35.32/hr) 18 Computer Engineer 4 $87,900 ($42.26/hr) 22 Mechanical Engineer 4 $78,200 ($37.60/hr) 20 Engineering Manager 4 $182,300 ($87.64/hr) 46 Electrical Engineer 4 $85,350 ($41.03/hr) 21 Civil Engineer 4 $78,560 ($37.77/hr) 20 Chemical Engineer 4 $88,760 ($42.67/hr) 22 Petroleum Engineer 4 $119,140 ($57.28/hr) 30 Doctor (M.D.) 10 $161,490($77.64/hr)16

Lawyer (J.D.) 6 $124,750 ($59.98/hr) 21

* Averagesalaries from May 2008 Bureau of Labor Statistics web site.**Factor is average salary / years of college. Higher Factor Is Better! 3. Earning Potential vs. Minimum Wage

Engineers have high earning potentials over the course of their career.

Since 1998, engineering salaries have increased by ~55%.

What is Engineering? 4. Engineering Disciplines

• MAJOR DISCIPLINES:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Electrical Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

• OTHER DISCIPLINES :

• Automotive Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Agricultural Engineering

• Biomedical Engineering

• Computer Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Industrial Engineering

• Environmental Engineering

• Materials Engineering

• Nuclear Engineering

• Robotics Engineering

• Safety Engineering

What is Engineering? 5. Mechanical Engineering

Perhaps the broadest of all the engineering disciplines in its range of activities

Concerned with design, manufacture & operation of a wide range of components, devices, or systems:

-microscopic parts (nanotechnology) to gigantic gears

• -heating, ventilation, refrigeration

• -manufacturing equipment (tanks, motors, pumps)

• -laser technology

• -biomedical applications

• -automotive industry

• -computer-aided design, automation, robotics

What is Engineering? Design the Latest Vehicles, Boats, Robots 6. Chemical Engineering ReactionsDistillation or Separation of ChemicalsHeating and Cooling of Chemicals

Applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems

Chemical Engineers are responsible for:

• Gasoline

• Plastic

• Energy (natural gas, oil heating, coal)

• Adhesives

• Clothing

• Building Materials

Transportation of Chemicals How Chemicals Affect Environment Filtration Safety Make Chemicals Cheaper, Faster, Better 7. Electrical Engineering

Apply specialized skill to the design, manufacture, application, installation, and operation of electrical products and systems.

Play a role in almost EVERYTHING we interact with on a daily basis.They design smaller, cheaper, and better: -cell phones -computers -power systems -appliances -robots

What is Engineering? 8. Civil Engineering

Design solutions to cope with many of our planets most serious problems

• -air quality issues

• -decaying cities, roadways and bridges

• -clogged airports and highways

• -polluted streams, rivers and lakes

What is Engineering? 9. Industrial Engineering

Stresses design, improvement, & installation of integrated systems of people, material, and equipment for the effective production of goods or services in all types of industries

• Design data processing systems

• Integrate activities of finance, engineering and management

• Develop systems for planning, cost analysis, production and

quality of products

What is Engineering? 10. Good Traits for Engineers

Enjoy solving problems

Like working with other people (strong teamwork skills)

Interested in serving human needs

Want to make things work better

Strive for continual improvement

Able to adapt to a changing environment

Good communication skills

Strong study skills and desire to constantly learn new things

Data analysis skills

Strong computer skills

What is Engineering? 11. College Entrance Requirements

Algebra I & II

Trigonometry

Biology

Physics

Social Studies

Fine Arts/Humanities

Geometry

Calculus

Chemistry

English

Foreign Languages

Computer Programming

HIGHLY RECOMMEND (not required):

AP Chemistry

AP Calculus

AP Physics

AP Biology

ANY Advanced Placement classes REALLY help prepare you for college and in most cases drastically help lighten your load. You dont have to be a genius with the top grades to make it throughengineering school, YOU JUST HAVE TO BE WILLING TO WORK HARD!What is Engineering? 12. College Advice The next 2-3 years in high school and especially the following 4-8 years in college DRASTICALLY IMPACT the quality of your adult life!!! Challenge yourself in high school/college: +Study hard to make the best grades +Diversify your activities (sports, clubs, honor societies, social) +Volunteer, tutor younger students in your strongest subjects +GET INVOLVED +CO-OP PLAY NOW or PLAY LATER

• PLAY HARD in high school/college = short term gains.The rest of your financial life will suffer. Bad grades equals bad jobs.

• WORK HARD in high school/college = long term gains. Study/dedication to classes has long term financial gains.Good grades equals the best jobs.

What is Engineering? 13. Cooperative Education

Typically a 5-year program with alternating periods of book learning

(school) and application (work, typically in industry). Fall Spring Summer

YR 1S S S YR 2W W W YR 3S S S

YR 4W W W

YR 5S S S

(S=School, W=Work)

Benefits

• -Pay for your college education ($36,000/YR or more)

• -Gain valuable experience, real engineering work

• -Increase your market value at graduation (considerably)

• -Usually assures job offer from co-op company -Offers well deserved and beneficial break from school!

What is Engineering? 14. Summary

Engineers have been involved in almost everything you see, touch, or rely upon

Engineering can be an exciting career full of opportunities

Job market is generally good

Pay and benefits are among the top for the level of education

Opportunities for leadership, global travel, and benefiting

humankind abound

An engineering degree can open many doors to careers

in other exciting areas+Medicine (physician, surgeon, research) +Business administration +Law

+PhD (research, teaching, consulting)

What is Engineering?