discovering engineering presented by michael davis, p.e. to bentley elementary
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Discovering EngineeringDiscovering Engineering Presented byPresented by
Michael Davis, P.E.Michael Davis, P.E.toto
Bentley ElementaryBentley Elementary
Discovering Engineering
Overview
Neil Armstrong
Bonnie J. Dunbar
Jimmy Carter
George Washington
Montel WilliamsTom Scholtz
Lee IacoccaRowan Atkinson
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• Engineers make things.
The “invisible profession invisible profession ”
What is Engineering?“Engineering is the application of math and science to create something of value from our natural resources.”
““cool”cool”
• Everything in society is linked to engineering.
• There is nothing that you do not walk on, ride in or use that engineering has not been involved in.
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• Plan • Design • Test • Create
What does an Engineer do?
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What does an Engineer do?
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Types of Engineers
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AircraftRocketsSpacecraftSatellitesMissiles
Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering
Hubble Space Telescope
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Aerospace EngineeringAerospace Engineering
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Biomedical EngineeringBiomedical Engineering
•Organ replacement•Tissue repair •Heart valves •Artificial hearts •Kidney dialysis
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MedicineFuelsSolventsWater
Chemical EngineeringChemical Engineering
Desalinization Process
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Civil EngineeringCivil Engineering
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I-4 Turnpike Overpass
Soil stabilitySecure structures
Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringGeotechnical Geotechnical
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Design steel, concrete and timber framed structures
Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringStructuralStructural
Parking garage construction
429/Turnpike ConnectorToll Plazas
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Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringStructuralStructural
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Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringStructuralStructural
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AirportsRoadways/HighwaysWaterways
Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringTransportationTransportation
Airports
Marina
High Speed Rail
Highways
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New Access at Jog Road
New Access at Jog Road
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Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringTransportationTransportation
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Potable (Drinking) water treatment facilitySanitary waste treatment facilitiesIndustrial waste treatment facilities
Civil EngineeringCivil EngineeringWater/Waste TreatmentWater/Waste Treatment
Water Treatment Facility
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Audio/Video systemsComputersPower Plants
Electrical/Computer EngineeringElectrical/Computer Engineering
Hydroelectric Power Plant Electric Generators
Florida Power and Light
Fossil Fuel Power Plant
Distribution Lines
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Electrical/Computer EngineeringElectrical/Computer Engineering
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Electrical/Computer EngineeringElectrical/Computer Engineering
Body Electronics
AirbagsClimate ControlSecurity SystemKeyless EntryAutomatic SeatbeltsMemory Seat / Mirror
Vehicle Control
Antilock BrakesTraction ControlSuspensionPower Steering
Power Train
EngineTransmissionCharging System Cruise ControlCooling FanIgnition4 Wheel Drive
Instrumentation
Analog DashboardDigital DashboardNavigationHeads Up Display(HUD)Global PositioningSystem (GPS)
Entertainment
Cellular PhoneCD PlayerAM/FM RadioTape PlayerTelevisionCB Radio
How is your life affected by the work of Electrical and Computer Engineers?
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How can I become an engineer? I. Beneficial to have a good high school background in
math and sciences.
II. Core college curriculum in math and science. Upon completion of core curriculum-choose an engineering discipline to study e.g. civil, environmental, mechanical engineering, etc…
III. Four-year Degree
IV. Internships if possible
V. Engineer in Training(EIT)
VI. Professional Engineer(PE)
F.A.Q.F.A.Q.SS Frequently Asked Frequently Asked
QuestionsQuestions
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How can I become an engineer?
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For further information check out these interesting resources:
http://www.discoverengineering.org/
- http://www.fleng.org/
- http://www.asce.org/
- http://www.asme.org/
- http://www.ieee.org/
- http://www.nspe.org/
- http://www.asee.org/
Web Sites
- http://www.swe.org/
- http://www.nsbe.org/
- http://www.shpe.org/
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http://www.engineeringk12.org/students/
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Any Questions?Any Questions?
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How much money do engineers make?
F.A.QF.A.Q.S.S
Frequently Asked Frequently Asked QuestionsQuestions
2000 ENGINEERING SALARY SURVEY
$54,012.00
$63,497.00
$71,017.00
$81,681.00
$95,893.00
$40,000$45,000$50,000$55,000$60,000$65,000$70,000$75,000$80,000$85,000$90,000$95,000
$100,000
1 6 11 16 21
YEARS SINCE B.S.