Engineering is Everywhere Dr. Monica F. Cox Assistant Professor of Engineering Education Purdue University College of Engineering

What Do Engineers Do? Builds/constructs/makes things38%26% Designs/draws/plans19%27% Mechanic/mechanical work9%2% Train operator7%5% Creates/is creative3% Mathematics/physics3%2% Develops new technologies3%- Application of technology2%- Equipment maintenance repair2%- Works with computers2%- Source: Harris Poll, December 2003

Contributing to Society Engineers Scientists Make strong leaders 56%32% Care about the community 37%51% Sensitive to societal concerns 28%61% Save lives 14%82% Source: Harris Poll, December 2003

Purdue University College of Engineering Engineering is… …the application of creativity and teamwork using Math and science principles as tools to solve problems …creating things that will benefit society OR

Purdue University College of Engineering “Engineers have a hand in designing, creating, or modifying nearly everything we touch, wear, eat, see, and hear in our daily lives.” - American Society of Engineering Education

Engineering is everywhere Everyone knows things like….

Purdue University College of Engineering Safe drinking water Microwave ovens Baseball bats Hershey Hugs Seat belts and air bags Elevators Movie Special Effects Cell phones Heart Pacemakers CD’s, VCR’s, and DVD’s Instant Messaging Skyscrapers Facial recognition devices Rollercoasters But other engineering innovations include… and much, much more!

Purdue University College of Engineering Engineers are… N I N O V A V E T I

Purdue University College of Engineering 850 books (2/3 of a ton)

Purdue University College of Engineering Engineers are… Problem Solvers

Purdue University College of Engineering Engineers are… R C e a T i V e

Purdue University College of Engineering How are these the same?

Top 10 Engineering Skills Problem-solving Problem-solving Analytical/Creative Thinking Analytical/Creative Thinking Design-Oriented Design-Oriented Communication-written & oral Communication-written & oral Adapt to change Adapt to change

Purdue University College of Engineering Top 10 Engineering Skills Learn to learn Learn to learn Global perspective/cultural awareness Global perspective/cultural awareness Project management Project management Political/Social Sensitivity Political/Social Sensitivity Ability to work in diverse team settings Ability to work in diverse team settings

Purdue University College of Engineering Engineers are… Men and Women from every culture in the world Men and Women from every culture in the world People who like a challenge and to build, break, and design things People who like a challenge and to build, break, and design things Trusted for having good judgment & making sound decisions Trusted for having good judgment & making sound decisions Strong in math & science Strong in math & science Resourceful Resourceful Able to express their ideas Able to express their ideas

Purdue University College of Engineering What Do These People Have in Common? Engineers are diverse relative to Gender Gender Ethnicity Ethnicity Age Age Occupational Choice Occupational Choice Personality Type Personality Type Area of Specialization Area of Specialization Contribution to Society Contribution to Society They are all engineers!

Purdue University College of Engineering Fields of Engineering Electrical Computer Agricultural Biological Construction Biomedical Geomatic Nuclear Civil Mechanical Aerospace Industrial Chemical Mining Petroleum Materials

Purdue University College of Engineering Engineering Functions Research Development Testing Design Analysis Systems Manufacturing and Construction Operations and Maintenance Technical Support Customer Support Sales Finance Management Law Medicine Business Education

Purdue University College of Engineering Leadership 17% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have a business degree. 17% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have a business degree. 20% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have an engineering degree and 22% of the Fortune 200 CEO’s. 20% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have an engineering degree and 22% of the Fortune 200 CEO’s. Patent law requires a degree in Engineering or science Patent law requires a degree in Engineering or science

Why we NEED more Engineers Aging engineering workforce Aging engineering workforce Fewer students choosing engineering Fewer students choosing engineering Global competition Global competition Integration of technology into all of society Integration of technology into all of society Stereotypes of engineers Stereotypes of engineers -

Purdue University College of Engineering U.S. Engineering Trends

Purdue University College of Engineering Engineering Student Diversity Source: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2004 (NSF )

Purdue University College of Engineering S&E doctorates awarded, by country/region: Most recent year

Purdue University College of Engineering BS Engineering Degrees 2005 Engineering Degrees by Ethnicity & Gender Women 19.6% African American 6.5% Hispanic 5.4% Native American..05% Source: ASEE PRISM, September 2004 All lower than 1999! African Americans, Latinos and Native Americans comprise 30% of college-age people, and 25% of the U.S. workforce

Myths and the Truth Boring, Dorks, Pocket-Protectors Boring, Dorks, Pocket-Protectors You have to love Math You have to love Math Sit at a computer all day Sit at a computer all day Not creative Not creative No communication skills No communication skills Work on insignificant projects Work on insignificant projects Dilbert the cartoon is the quintessential engineer Dilbert the cartoon is the quintessential engineer Engineers don’t have fun or diverse interests Engineers don’t have fun or diverse interests White males only White males only Good at math and science you should be an engineer Good at math and science you should be an engineer

Purdue University College of Engineering Let’s talk about Engineering Engineering Community It’s a challenge Go for it! It’s difficult, but rewarding Use math and science to solve problems High School Girls Enjoying what I do Good working environment Making a difference Good income Flexibility

Purdue University College of Engineering Pre-calculus or calculus Chemistry Physics Writing, Communication Computer - programming, drafting, general Honors & advance placement This gives you career choices!! High School Preparation

Purdue University College of Engineering Access, Access, Access Proactively conduct Internet searches to learn about new research and resources Proactively conduct Internet searches to learn about new research and resources Expose students, parents, and administrators to science and engineering opportunities at area colleges and universities Expose students, parents, and administrators to science and engineering opportunities at area colleges and universities Form university contacts in your field of study Form university contacts in your field of study Pursue professional development opportunities that give you additional insight about ways to introduce students to engineering Pursue professional development opportunities that give you additional insight about ways to introduce students to engineering Plan field trips to university engineering labs and facilities Plan field trips to university engineering labs and facilities

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