RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ME and EnE 1010 Engineering - The Problem Solving Profession of Leaders David Bayless, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow of ASME and NAI Gerald Loehr Professor September 1, 2015

RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ME EnE 1010 What is Engineering? "Engineering refers to the practice of organizing the design, construction, and operation of any artifice which transforms the physical world around us to meet some recognized need." G.F.C. Rogers: p.6 Definition #1: Engineering is the profession that is concerned with solving the material problems of society Definition #2: Engineering is the profession that creates, maintains and operates society's technology.

RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ME EnE 1010 Inventors Creators of things that work Masters of their environment Problem Solvers Leaders Servants Who are Engineers?

RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ME EnE 1010 What is a “Mechanical Engineer?” Definition from Dr. Bayless (and many others) “A mechanical engineer designs, builds, and uses machines to convert energy into useful outputs.”

RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ME EnE 1010 Achievements of Mechanical Engineers Automobile Apollo moon landings Central power generation Agricultural mechanization Biomechanics and bioengineering Mass production (especially integrated circuits) HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning) Computer aided engineering Airplane Codes and Standards

RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ME EnE 1010 What do you need to succeed as an engineer? Accredited degree Licensure Confidence Competence Leadership skills Communication (story telling) Character/Integrity Passion/Drive Engagement/Motivate Vision

RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY ME EnE 1010 Further Questions?