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Introduction
Marc Rouleau, PE
Tom Conrecode, PE
What is Engineering
The profession in which math and science gained by study, experience, and practice - is
applied with judgment to develop ways to
economically use the materials and forces of
nature for the benefit of society.
History of Engineering
Evidence that engineering was practiced more
than 4,500 years ago:
History of Engineering
1200 B.C. A.D. 1
Siege towers are perfected
Greeks develop manufacturing
History of Engineering
A.D. 1 1400
History of Engineering
1400 - 1800
History of Engineering
What are engineers working on today?
Engineer:
A practitioner of science is a
scientist
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
A practitioner of engineering is
an engineer
Engineering Disciplines
Electrical Engineers
Work with electricity, electromagnetic fields, and light
Mechanical Engineers
Work with machines and systems that
involve the production and use of heat
Biomedical Engineers
Work with the mechanical and chemical
properties of the human body
Engineering Disciplines
Civil Engineers
Chemical Engineers
Work with physics, chemistry and biology
Aerospace Engineers
Who is an Engineer?
Tom Scholz
Founder and lead
singer of the band
Boston
Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?
Tom Scholz Founder
and lead singer of the
band Boston
Yes!
Graduated with a
Bachelors and
Masters degree in
mechanical
engineering from MIT.
Who is an Engineer?
Jimmy Carter - 39th
President
Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?
Jimmy Carter - 39th
President
Yes!
Graduated from the Naval
Academy with a Bachelors
Degree in nuclear
engineering. Served on a
submarine, as a Navy
Officer operating the
nuclear power plant.
Who is an Engineer?
Cindy Crawford
Model
Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?
Cindy Crawford - Model
No!
Attended Northwestern
University to study
Chemical Engineering
on a scholarship. She
dropped out after one
semester.
Who is an Engineer?
Rowan Atkins AKA
Mr. Bean comedian
Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?
Rowan Atkins AKA Mr.
Bean comedian
Yes!
Graduated from Newcastle
University with a
Bachelors Degree in
electrical engineering,
then obtained his Masters
in engineering from
Oxford.
Who is an Engineer?
Montel Williams talk
show host
Engineer?
Who is an Engineer?
Montel Williams talk
show host
Yes!
Graduated from the
Naval Academy in 1980
with a Bachelor of
Science in engineering.
Served 9 years as a
Navy Officer.
Microsoft
Apple
Hewlett Packard
AT&T
Ford Motor Company
NASA
Florida Power and Light
Army Corps of Engineers
Navy
Operate power plants on ships and submarines
Maintain military installations
Provide support during combat operations
Why be an Engineer?
Fun
Why be an Engineer?
Earning Potential
Average Salary
Electrical Engineer
$87,920
Mechanical Engineer
$80,580
Biomedical Engineer
$86,960
Civil Engineer
$79,340
Chemical Engineer
$94,350
Aerospace Engineer
$103,720
Algebra I & II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Programming
Advanced placement classes are ideal
College
Most engineering degrees are completed in 4-5 years
Attend a school that is Accredited by Accreditation Board for
Engineering and Technology (ABET)!
Assures graduates from the program are prepared for
graduate school and the workforce
Degrees from non-accredited schools will preclude licensure
Most graduate programs require Bachelor degrees from
ABET schools
Join Engineering Honor Societies and participate
Work hard to obtain the highest Grade Point Average
especially in your discipline!
There is no do-over to improve a low GPA
No one wants to hire a C student!
DO WELL IN SCHOOL!
GRADUATE!
or play later
Engineer Licensure
So you have an engineering degree and are ready to take
on the worldnot so fastfor some disciplines you will
need a license!
Certain fields of engineering, especially those that put the
health and welfare of people at risk (civil and structural
engineers in particular), require licensure
To become licensed, engineers must:
Any QUESTIONS?