Engineering? .
What is an Engineer? An Engineer applies math and science to create something of value from our natural resources.
Who are engineers?
Education Math Science Physics What else?
What Else? Communication Problem Solving Creativity Integrity
What do Engineers make?
Different Types of Engineers Chemical Electrical Mechanical Industrial and Civil!!!
Civil Engineers Structures Hydraulics/Hydrology Wastewater Heavy Civil Geotechnical TRANSPORTATION!
Transportation Engineer How many types of transportation can you name?
Transportation Facts 1.6 million hours per day stuck in traffic Avg. person spends one hour per day in their car 160,000 traffic signals in the US Cost of congestion is $40 Billion per year
Roadways Traffic Signals Signs Stripes Pavement Drainage
Red Lights
Standard Signs HINTO STOP HINTO
Sign Colors
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Sign Shapes 2 1 3 4 5 6 7 9 8
Why Engineering? Fun people Creativity Latest Technology Travel You Get to See What You Build Help the Community
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Questions?
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