Transcript Texas A&M University – Kingsville Frank H. Dotterweich

Texas A&M University –
Kingsville
Frank H. Dotterweich
College of Engineering
What is Engineering???
Science and arts...
Mathematics and creativity...
Models and approximations...
Engineers build skyscrapers, design machinery,
and oversee public works. But that's only the
beginning.... Engineering has its applications in
every step of life and every corner of the universe
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Engineers apply the sciences of physics and
mathematics to find suitable solutions to
problems or to make improvements
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They develop and implement improved ways to
extract , process and use raw materials
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Engineers in each branch have a basic
knowledge and training that can be applied in
many fields
Frank H. Dotterweich
College of Engineering
Industrial Engineer
Industrial Engineering
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Prepares technically proficient management
professionals for business, industry, education, and
government.
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Industrial technologists are the generalists who help
achieve coordination between various technical areas.
Under various titles, they form the bridge between
engineering and manufacturing and construction
operations.
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Employment opportunities include:
> Production Supervisor
> Project Engineer
> Plant Manager
> Procurement Engineer
> Quality Control Manager
> Project Manager
> Industrial Engineer
> Quality Engineer
> Manufacturing Engineer
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
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Wherever there are machines, there are mechanical
engineers. A higher concentration of engineers is in the
automotive, aircraft, machine tools, power generation
systems, power utilities and federal government.
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Mechanical engineering has become one of the most
prominent in the effort to conserve energy and make
energy-intensive processes and machines more efficient.
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Mechanical engineering is one of the largest and broadest
engineering field.
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Mechanical engineering deals with power and the design of
machines and processes used to generate power and apply it to
useful purposes.
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Mechanical engineers work in many industries and their work
varies by industry and function.
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Mechanical engineering is one of the broadest engineering
disciplines
Potential Employers of
Mechanical Engineers
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Private Consulting Engineering firms
Universities
Automobile Industries
Private Research firms
Testing Laboratories
Government agencies of all types etc.
Earning Capacities of Mechanical
Engineers
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$58,000 for Bachelors degree candidates,
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$63,000 for Masters degree candidates,
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$75,000+ for PhD candidates.
Important Courses
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Algebra
Trigonometry
Analytical geometry
Calculus
A good background of physics and chemistry is
also important to mechanical engineers.
Laboratories
Scholarships
Texas Space Grant Consortium Scholarship
 Citgo Scholarship
(http://www.tsgc.utexas.edu/grants/)
 ASME scholarships
(http://www.asme.org/educate/aid/scholar.htm)
 Roe scholarship ($8000)
 Green Scholarships ($3000)
 Duncan Scholarships ($3000)
 Gracik Scholarships ($1500)
 Miller Scholarships ($1500)
 Adams Scholarships ($2000)
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ABET Accreditation
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TAMUK has been accredited by ABET
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ABET accreditation is assurance that a college or university
program meets the quality standards established by the
profession for which it prepares its students.
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It examines the whole institution and specific programs of study
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This type of accreditation is granted to specific programs at
specific levels. Architecture, nursing, law, medicine, and
engineering programs are often evaluated through specialized
accreditation.
Organizations
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TAMUK holds in its possession a number of
professional organizations.
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Students actively participate in them and attend
conferences on subjects related to their interests
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These organizations give a leverage while finding
jobs.
Organizations
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ASME – American Society of Mechanical Engineers
SHPE – Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers
AICHE – American Institute of Chemical Engineers
ASCE – American Society of Civil Engineers
EA – Engineering Ambassadors
FPS – Fluid Power Society
IEEE – Inst. of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
NAEP – Association of Environmental Professionals
SWE – Society of Woman Engineers
CSA – Computer Science Association
Research
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Students and Faculty at TAMUK are active in
Research in different fields of engineering
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Students are offered a good stipend to
participate
The End