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Engineering
ETP 2006 Annette Beattie This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. 0402616. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the view of the National Science Foundation (NSF).
Engineering Definitions
Problem solving The profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment to develop ways to economically utilize the materials and the forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. (OSU, n.d.)
Have to be willing to make the effort. Dont let anything stand in your way. Know what youre getting into.
Engineers have in common the desire to make the world a better place.(VCSU,
2006)
Imhotep
He set a precedent by including temples, pavilions, corridors, chapels and halls within the closed walls. He was a commoner by birth. Which means he did not have a formal education (that was only for the rich). At that time engineers learned the trade through the apprenticeship system. (BBC, n.d.)
Imhotep
He became one of the kings most trusted advisors. His reputation lives on still today in many fictional stories such as: The Mummy & The Mummy Returns
(BBC, n.d.)
Engineering School
Since the industrial revolution began in England about 1750, most would think the study of engineering began there, too. But military engineering was taught in France in the 1600s. The Corps des Ponts et Chaussees was the first engineering school in the world. Opened in France in 1747. (VCSU, 2006)
American Engineering
During the Revolution, the need for military and civil engineers became great. George Washington, whose background was in civil engineering, called for the formation of engineering schools. (VCSU, 2006)
American Engineering
West Point included an engineering school in the 1780s. Before the Civil War, land expansion and the growth of railroads fueled the need for engineers.(VCSU, 2006)
American Engineering
From the Civil War to 1900 there were two major influences affecting engineering.
The continued economic boom Morrill Land Grant Act of 1862 - Pres. Lincoln
This provided public land to have a college in each state. Specified a practical education to the masses, which lead to engineering schools. (VCSU, 2006) NDSU, known for its engineering program, was established through this act in 1891. (NDSU, n.d.)
American Engineering
The 1900s
The automobile & two world wars demanded large numbers of engineers. America was cut off from Europes scientific knowledge because of WW II. This exposed a weakness in science and engineering education.(VCSU, 2006)
American Engineering
American Engineering
These 2 acts greatly increased the number of people that could enroll in an engineering study. (VCSU, 2005/2006)
American Engineering
American Engineering
America also captured Germanys best scientists and engineers in the field of rocketry and brought them to America during WW II. America didnt use them right away, but it kept Russia from having access to their knowledge. However, while America was falling in love with the field of aviation, Russia put a satellite into orbit. (The Sputnik Crisis) (VCSU, 2005/2006)
American Engineering
America quickly created NASA in 1958. The U.S. also put a man on the moon before Russia in 1969. John F. Kennedy closed the missile gap by deploying 1000 Minuteman missiles far more than Russia had. (VCSU, 2005/2006)
American Engineering
America has prospered on the educational investments made in the 60s. Can we sit back and relax? Hardly, the scientists, engineers and teachers (baby boomers) we educated in the 60s are now about to retire. (VCSU, 2005/2006)
American Engineering
Job satisfaction
The No. 1 cause of unhappiness is job dissatisfaction. Important to find a career you enjoy.
Neil Armstrong, Jimmy Carter, and Alfred Hitchcock all started with an engineering education. (ASEE, 2004)
Challenging work
Problems will be open-ended No single answer No answer in the back of the book No teacher to tell you that you are right or wrong You find a solution and persuade others that yours is the best one (ASEE, 2004)
Intellectual development
An engineering education will develop your ability to think logically and to solve problems
Benefit society
You can choose projects that benefit society Cleaning the environment Developing prosthetic aids for disabled persons Finding new sources of energy (ASEE, 2004)
Financial security
This should not be your only reason for choosing a career in engineering However, you will be well paid Engineering graduates receive the highest starting salary of any discipline (ASEE, 2004)
Prestige
People know that engineering requires hard work and strong technical skills. As a member of this profession, you will receive a high amount of prestige. (ASEE, 2004)
Professional environment
You will work in a professional environment in which you will be treated with respect and have some freedom in choosing your work.
Creative thinking
We are in a time of rapid social and technological changes, therefore, the need for engineers to think creatively is greater than ever before. (ASEE, 2004)
Do you know why golf balls have dimples? When you drive on a mountain road, do you look at the guard rails and understand why they were designed the way they are? Do you know why split-level houses experience more damage in earthquakes? An engineering education can help you understand how many things in the world work. (ASEE, 2004)
ENGINEERING IS EVERYWHERE
Engineering gives shape to our world We all know cars, computers, airplanes, and bridges are all products of imaginative engineering But did you know bubble gum, baseball bats, movie special effects, roller coasters, and synthetic human tissue replacements are also engineering products? (ASEE, 2004)
ENGINEERING IS EVERYWHERE
Engineers design, create, or modify nearly everything we touch, wear, eat, see, and hear in our daily lives. Their innovations and inventions fuel economic growth, fortify national security, improve healthcare, and safeguard the environment. (ASEE, 2004)
Sources
ASEE. (2004). The top 10 benefits of an engineering career. Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website: http://www.engineeringk12.org
BBC. (n.d.). Imhotep (fl. 2667-2648 BC). Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website: http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/imhotep.shtml
Encyclopedia.com. (n.d.). National defense education act. Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website: http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/N/NatlD1efe.asp
North Dakota State University. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website: http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu Ohio State University. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2006, from Ohio state University website: http://www.matsceng.ohio-state.edu/about/
Valley City State University. (2005/2006). Technology education 675 research and assessment in technology education unit 1 reading assignment realizing excellence. Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website: http://www.vcsu.edu
Valley City State University. (2006). Technology education 660 design for engineering unit 1 reading assignment. Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website: http://www.vcsu.edu
Standards
Standard 1: Students will develop an understanding of the characteristics and scope of technology
K. The rate of technological development and diffusion is increasing rapidly.