Chabot Community College Guest Lecture PRESENTED BY: EMILIANO ESPARZA, CIVIL, UC DAVIS GARRICK BORNKAMP, MECHANICAL, UC DAVIS JOSE M. SERVANDA II, MECHANICAL, UC BERKELEY

Topics For Discussion Introductions Chabot College – Engineering Fundamentals University – College of Engineering Internships Engineering Professions

Jose M. Servanda II Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002 Transferred to UC Berkeley in Fall 2005 Interned with W. L Gore & Associates’ Medical Division in 2006 Graduated Spring 2007 Employed by Penumbra, INC December 2007 - Present

Emiliano L. Esparza Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002 Transferred to UC Davis in Civil Engineering Internship with the Port of Oakland Graduated Spring 2008 Experience McGuire & Hester, Heavy Civil Eng Construction Currently employed by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

Garrick Bornkamp Chabot College - Enrolled Spring 2003 Transferred to UC Davis in Mechanical Engineering Internship with Lockheed Network Specialist Intern Graduated Winter 2008 Employed by ERG Aerospace

Chabot College Engineering Fundamentals Fundamentals = Foundation of Eng Knowledge Tips for Success Consult with academic advisors & instructors Make a plan Establish a network of engineering colleagues Get to know your fellow engineering classmates Create study groups Attend instructors’ office hours Utilize your resources available to you Use the Math Lab and Tutoring Centers Schedule an appointment to have resume reviewed the career center (for internships)

University College of Engineering Declared Major Tips for Success A new environment - adapt quickly! Build a network Join a club Make new friends, but keep in touch with Chabot friends Meet your professors Utilize resources available to you Career Center Academic Counselors

Internships Port of Oakland Lockheed Martin W.L. Gore & Associates Surveying Project bidding & scheduling Lockheed Martin Network Specialist W.L. Gore & Associates Conducted time studies Performed IQ/OQ/PQ on various equipment

Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm W. L. Gore & Associates Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Devices

Internships Valuable industry experience Learn the tricks of the trade Some education is outside of the textbook Allows you to explore a career path Find which specific part of engineering is for you

Engineering Professions “Having an engineering degree is like having an ace in your back pocket.” - Mr. Mayer With a degree in Engineering, your job opportunities are limitless. According to 2008 data from Spencer Stuart on S&P 500 CEOs, 21% of them have an undergraduate degree in engineering.

Conclusion Take Home Points Other Advice Build a Network Utilize your resources at Chabot/UC Study, Study, and oh more Studying! Other Advice Master time management skills Factor in time for yourself Learn as much as your can about your major, requirements, courses, and desired school of transfer Speak with employers

Questions? Emiliano Esparza, CE, UCD Garrick Bornkamp, ME, UCD eesparza@sfbayareashpe.org Garrick Bornkamp, ME, UCD garrickb@sbcglobal.net Jose M. Servanda II, ME, UCB jmservanda@gmail.com