The Engineering Profession Chapter 2 The Engineering Profession

What is Engineering? If someone (father, grandmother, aunt, friend, fellow student) asked you the question: “What is engineering?” How would you respond? Ask some of class to read their statement

Greatest Engineering Achievements of 20th Century 20. High performance materials 19. Nuclear technologies 18. Laser and fiber optics 17. Petroleum and gas technologies 16. Health technologies 15. Household appliances 14. Imaging technologies 13. Internet 12. Space exploration 11. Interstate highways

Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 20th Century (continued) 10. Air-conditioning and refrigeration 9. Telephone 8. Computers 7. Agricultural mechanization 6. Radio and television 5. Electronics 4. Safe and abundant water 3. Airplane 2. Automobile 1. Electrification Ask: Do all of these fit with the descriptions of what engineering is we just heard? Do all of these fit with your description of engineering?

What will be the Greatest Engineering Achievements of the 21st century? New Health Technologies Your thoughts? Renewable Energy Interstellar Space Travel Quantum Computer 3-D Printers Automation Artificial Intelligence Force Fields Ask students what they think, list on slide  You will be all involved in one way or the other as engineers in these achievements

Rewards and Opportunities of an Engineering Career #1 cause of unhappiness in the US?  job dissatisfaction Job satisfaction Varied opportunities Challenging work Intellectual development Social impact Financial security Neil Armstrong, Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmy Carter – all engineer majors open-ended problems need to solve and optimize 1. #1 cause of unhappiness in the US?  job dissatisfaction You’ll spend 8 hr/day 5 days a week on the job  ca. 40% of your life!!! 2. Think of the list in the book: Neil Armstrong, Alfred Hitchcock, Jimmy Carter There is nothing you cannot become with an eng. Degree 3. In engr. you’ll encounter open-ended problems you need to solve and optimize them 4. Not only in school, but life-long-learning is essential for engineers  it’s fun to keep up to date with technology 5. Remember the greatest achievements we talked about? life-long-learning is essential for engineers

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Rewards and Opportunities of an Engineering Career Engineers critical to: International competitiveness Standard of living National Security Personal health Public safety Job satisfaction Varied opportunities Challenging work Intellectual development Social impact Financial security Prestige Professional environment Understanding how things work Creative thinking Freedom to choose your work, influence the direction of company, work in team, benefits (health insurance etc.), travelling, etc. 7. Engineering is the most prestige's profession even though medicine and law might be “ranked” higher Engineers are critical to: International competitiveness Standard of living National Security Personal health Public safety 8. Freedom to choose your work, influence the direction of company, work in team, benefits (health insurance etc.), travelling, etc. 9. Knowledge open doors and gives you a better foundation to make decisions, both prof. and personal 10. Might not be apparent even after taking some engr. courses, but engineers have limitless opportunities to be ingenious, inventive, and creative Knowledges open doors limitless opportunities to be ingenious, inventive, and creative

The Engineering Design Process Customer need or opportunity Problem definition/Specifications Data and information collection Development of alternative solutions Evaluation of design/selection of optimal design Implementation of optimal design Discuss Alternative: Show clip from Apollo 13 when they build the filter, let students discover the design process link

What defines a high quality education? What is the purpose of my education? What should I know when I graduate? How do I know if I’m getting an excellent education? How can I enhance the quality of my education? Will I have the knowledge and skills to get a job and be a successful professional?

Models to View your Education Attributes Model Accreditation Board of Engineering and Technology (ABET) Employment Model What characteristics are important to employers? Student Involvement Model

ABET Attributes of Engineering Graduates an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility an ability to communicate effectively the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning a knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Group Discussion: Choose your top 5 important attributes for you as a group an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility an ability to communicate effectively the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global, economic, environmental, and societal context a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning a knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

Employment Model Communicates effectively in a variety of different ways, methods, and media Possesses the ability to think both critically and creatively Shows initiate and demonstrates a willingness to learn Functions effectively on a team Possesses the ability to think both individually and collaboratively

Employment Model (cont.) Demonstrates an understanding of engineering, science, and math fundamentals Demonstrates an understanding of information technology, digital competency, and information literacy Maintains a positive self-image and possesses positive self-confidence

Student Involvement Model Alexandar W. Astin: “Involvement: The Cornerstone of Excellence” Astin states “Involvement” as: the amount of physical and psychological energy that the student devotes to the academic experience.

Measures of Student Involvement Time and energy devoted to studying Time spent on campus Participation in student organizations Interaction with faculty members Interaction with other students

Group Discussion Learning More About Engineering In your group, “brainstorm” a list of tangible things you can do to learn more about engineering. Be bold and creative! Select a group leader to keep the discussion on topic. Make sure you note the important conclusions in your journal. Make a heading: Date: 2/10/15 Group Discussion – Learning More About Engineering

Group Discussion Learning More About Engineering

Group Discussion Learning More About Engineering

Assignments due by next Tues Read Chapter 2, sections 2.6, 2.7, 2.8, 2.9, 2.10 of the textbook Note your opinions of the sections in your notebook Note questions, issues or perspectives you have/gained Homework #2: a) Make your own top ten list of the rewards and opportunities of an engineering career. Use Ray's list as a guide but feel free to add items you perceive as important to you. b) Write a 2-3 page paper on "Why I Want to be an Engineer" by expanding on your top three items from a). Homework #2 needs to submitted as doc(x) or pdf file through blackboard (email submissions will not be accepted)