Engineering Designing Tomorrow’s Technology Today

What is an engineer? Designs new and innovative products – To solve everyday problems Being Inspired by: – Everyday objects – Nature

Engineering: In General Constant challenge – Advancing with Technologically fueled world – Designing new and innovative solutions Excellent pay and benefits Ever-expanding field of employment

Engineering: In General Requires a strong understanding of math – Numbers required for precision needed Describe the designs and ideas – Math is the language of science Innovative thinking

Engineering: In General Must consider – Functional requirements – Testing – Testing Results – Cost – Effectiveness

Engineering: In General Must consider – Training operators – Safety of operator

Engineering: In General Correct design flaws Perfect design

Engineering: In General Also Involved: – Testing – Maintenance – Production

Engineering: In General Heavily use computers Use many types of software – CAD – Simulators

Becoming An Engineer Many different types of engineers: Aerospace Agricultural Biomedical Chemical Civil Computer Hardware Electrical Electronics Environmental Health and Safety Industrial Marine Materials Mechanical Mining and Geological Nuclear Petroleum

Becoming an Engineer Requires a bachelors degree for starters – 2-8 year degree Field of interest Classes offered Classes taking

Becoming an Engineer Total Cost for In State-On Campus Education at West Virginia University Tuition & Fees$ 5, Books & Supplies$ 1, Room & Board$ 7, Transportation$ 1, Personal$ Total$ 16,642.00

My Interests in Engineering Mechanical Engineering Aerospace Engineering – Dual degree Offered by West Virginia University – 5 year degree » Take all classes at college of engineering

An Engineers Earnings Starting Salaries for Engineers Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical$ 56,311 Mechanical$ 58,766

An Engineer’s Earnings SpecialtyLowest 10% Lowest 25% MedianHighest 25% Highest 10% Aerospace Engineer $ 58,130$ 72,390$ 92,520$ 114,530$ 134,570 Mechanical Engineer 47,90059,23074,92094,400114,740

Engineering Job Outlook SpecialtyNumber of Jobs Aerospace Engineers71,600 Mechanical Engineers238,700

Engineering Job Outlook Rapidly Expanding Demand High Companies looking for fresh, young, innovative thinking employees Expected to continue increasing in demand for years to come

Engineering Job Outlook SpecialtyEmployment 2008 Projected Employment 2018 Change Number Change Percent Aerospace71,60079,1007,40011 Mechanical238,700253,10014,4006

Personal Feelings Many Benefits Starting and Advancing Salaries Challenge Interests in hardware and software – CAD – Simulators

Resources "Engineering Open House at West Virginia University." Personal interview. Dec "Engineers." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 17 Dec Web. 10 Feb First Robotics Engineering Displays at the Palmetto Regional. Apr University of South Carolina, Colombia.

Resources First Robotics Engineering Displays at the Palmetto Regional. Apr Clemson University, Clemson. Garner, Geraldine O. Careers in Engineering. New York: McGraw-Hill, Print. Martin, Fred G. Robotic Explorations: a Hands-on Introduction to Engineering. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, Print. USFIRST.org - Welcome to FIRST. Web. 10 Feb