What is Engineering?

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What is
engineering?
According to Websters
Dictionary:
Engineering
The application of
math and science by
which the properties
of matter and the
sources of energy in
nature are made
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.
Salary Comparisons
Career College (years) Average Salary* Hourly Rate Factor (thousands)**
Fast Food Cook 0 $18,230 $8.76/hr -
Cosmetologist 0 $27,070 $13.02/hr -
Auto Mechanic 0 $37,880 $18.21/hr -
Realtor 0 $53,100 $25.53/hr -
Reporter 4 $43,270 $20.80/hr 11
Physical Therapist 8 $76,220 $36.64/hr 9
Chemist 4 $72,740 $34.97/hr 22
Veterinarian 8 $90,110 $43.32/hr 11
Accountant 4 $67,430 $32.42/hr 16
Registered Nurse 4 $66,530 $31.99/hr 16
Pharmacist 6 $106,630 $51.27/hr 17
Computer Programmer 4 $74,690 $35.91/hr 18
Computer Engineer 4 $91,540 $44.01/hr 22
Mechanical Engineer 4 $80,580 $38.74/hr 20
Electrical Engineer 4 $86,250 $41.47/hr 21
Civil Engineer 4 $81,180 $39.03/hr 20
Chemical Engineer 4 $91,670 $44.07/hr 22
Petroleum Engineer 4 $119,960 $57.67/hr 30
Medical Doctor 10 $168,550 $81.03/hr 16
Lawyer 6 $129,020 $62.03/hr 21
Higher Factor
Is Better!
*Average salaries from May 2009, Bureau of Labor Statistics Website
**Factor is average salary / years of college
Earning Potential vs. Minimum Wage
Engineers have high earning potentials over the course of their career. Since
2000, engineering salaries have increased by ~35%.
15,000
25,000
35,000
45,000
55,000
65,000
75,000
85,000
95,000
105,000
0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40
B.S. (Engineering)
M.S. (Engineering)
Ph.D. (Engineering)
HS (min. wage)
Years AFTER H.S. Graduation (based on 1998 salary data)
Engineering Disciplines
Major Disciplines
Other Disciplines
Mechanical
Electrical
Chemical
Civil
Industrial
Automotive
Aerospace
Agricultural
Biomedical
Computer
Environmental
Materials
Nuclear
Robotics
Safety

Mechanical Engineering
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
Broadest of all the engineering disciplines in its range of activities
Chemical Engineering
Applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems
Gasoline
Plastic
Energy (natural gas, oil heating, coal)
Adhesives
Clothing
Building Materials
Electrical Engineering
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
Apply specialized skill to the design, manufacture, application,
installation, and operation of electrical products and systems.
Civil Engineering
Create solutions to cope with:
air quality issues
decaying cities, roadways and
bridges
clogged airports and highways
polluted streams, rivers and lakes
Design solutions to cope with many of our planets most serious
problems.
Industrial Engineering
Design data processing
systems
Integrate activities of finance,
engineering and management
Develop systems for planning,
cost analysis, production and
quality of products
Stresses design, improvement, and installation of integrated
systems of people, material, and equipment for the effective
production of goods or services in all types of industries
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
Desire to constantly learn new things
Data analysis skills
Strong computer skills
College Entrance Requirements
Required
Algebra I & II Geometry
Trigonometry Calculus
Physics Chemistry
Computer Programming Social Studies
Foreign Languages Fine Arts/Humanities
Highly Recommended Not Required
AP Chemistry AP Physics
AP Calculus AP Biology
Any Advanced Placement classes really help prepare you for college and in
most cases drastically help lighten your load.
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!!!
Cooperative Education
Typically a five year program with alternating periods of book learning
(school) and application (work, typically in industry).
Year Fall Spring Summer
1 School School School
2 Work Work Work
3 School School School
4 Work Work Work
5 School School School
Benefits of a Cooperative Education
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!
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
such as medicine, law, business administration, PhD (research, teaching, etc.)