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National Engineers Month Engineers make a World of Difference Do you know who this guy is? If you use a computer, his product is something you probably use everyday… HINT: It’s LARRY PAGE: co-founder of GOOGLE His net worth = $18.5 BILLION! 26TH Richest Man in the WORLD Guess What? He’s an ENGINEER! What about these guys??? Here’s a HINT: Steve Chen & Chad Hurley: Co-founders of YouTube Recently sold YouTube to Google for $1.65 BILLION! Guess what? They too are Engineers! Allow Me To Introduce Myself… My Name Is… The Type of Engineer I am is called… The Company I work for is… I’ve been an engineer for …. What do Engineers DO? Engineers today work on tomorrow’s problems ENGINEERS make our world better – Devising systems to control pollution – Easing world hunger by developing hardier foods – Helping find cures to cancer, AIDS and other diseases ENGINEERS design solutions to our planet’s most serious problems – Help rebuild decaying cities – Improve roadways, bridges and airports What do Engineers DO? Engineers today work on tomorrow’s problems ENGINEERS design products that meet human needs – Huge power-generating systems – Create components that run computers, TVs, iPods, etc. ENGINEERS make our lives more comfortable – Designing efficient transportation – Improving working conditions through automation and robotics What Kinds of Engineers are there? Computer / Electrical Engineers – Work with foods, – Work with Computers medicines, plastics, fuels and Software Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers – Work with cars, planes, machines, spacecraft Biomedical Engineers – Work with artificial limbs and organs Chemical Engineers Civil Engineers – Work with buildings, roads, bridges, the environment AND MANY MORE! What does it take to be an Engineer? People who become Engineers: Are CURIOUS about how things work Are interested in working with other people Are interested in serving human needs Want to make things work better Are able to communicate well Are able to adapt to a changing environment Sound like you??? Me as an Engineer I became an engineer because… What I like best about engineering is… What I normally do at work is… One of my favorite projects was… The Engineering Process Identify and define a problem Analyze the problem Design and propose solutions Refine proposals Solve the problem Engineer Activity Now it’s time for a hands-on activity with the students! After the activity is completed, continue with the slide show. BEFORE ACTIVITY: Prepare the students – Provide activity instructions and time limits – Hand out materials – # of students on each team (if appropriate) AFTER ACTIVITY: Ask probing questions – What was the problem we were trying to solve? – What did we do to solve it? – Did it work? Why or why not? – Does the solution need to be changed or improved? – What else did we learn? Why be an Engineer? FUN – – – – Great variety and challenge in your work Build or improve lasting and tangible products Use your creativity to solve problems and help humankind Work as a team with others Lots of Job Opportunities – Everywhere you look there are engineering jobs Money – Engineers make some of the highest amounts of any career with a 4-year degree Average engineer salary: $76,000 Comparison: Lawyers (after 7 years) = $56,000 average Medical doctors = Higher salaries after 11 years Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook,07-08; payscale.com Engineer Salary Information $100,000 $90,000 $80,000 $70,000 $60,000 $50,000 $40,000 $30,000 $20,000 $10,000 $0 Source: Occupational Outlook Handbook 2007-2008 Agricultural Biomedical Chemical Civil Computer Electrical Environmental Industrial Materials Mechanical Nuclear Salary Showdown: Engineering vs Other Majors 80000 70000 60000 50000 40000 30000 20000 Chemical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical Engineering Business Administration Accounting 10000 0 Source: payscale.com Liberal Arts How do you become an Engineer? EDUCATION – While in High School you should … – Take Math Algebra I and II, Geometry, Calculus, Trigonometry – Take Science Biology, Chemistry, Physics, Computer Programming or Computer Applications – Participate in Science Fairs – Take Advanced Placement or Honors level courses – Achieve a combined score of 1100 (SAT) or 20 (ACT) – Be Well Rounded: Get involved with extracurricular activities such as: – Community organizations, athletics, after school jobs Take other courses such as: – English, Foreign Language, Social Studies, Fine Arts/Humanities How do you become an Engineer? STAY IN SCHOOL GO TO COLLEGE – A bachelor’s degree in engineering is available through: A four or five-year college or university program Two year in community college engineering transfer program + two or three years in an engineering program Three years in a science or math major + two years in engineering Review Engineering is all around us every day There are lots of opportunities in engineering All engineers share a love of: problem-solving + math + science Engineers are one of the highest paid professions Engineers are team players Engineers make an important stamp on the world! – Cleaning up the environment – Finding cleaner power sources – Making better products Any QUESTIONS?