Introduction to Engineering Instructor Background Student Backgrounds Course Expectations – Session Reading Assignments – Homework Assignments – Engineering Project Paper (instructor selects format) – Presentation of Engineering Paper – Quizzes Important Dates What is Engineering to you?

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Technology and engineering are a function of math and science Mathematics is the language of science The more you know about math and science, the more you know about technology and engineering STEM is important to every academic pursuit and career option

STEM Occupations Biological Sciences Computer & Information Science & Engineering Education and Human Resources Engineering Environmental Research & Education Geosciences International Science & Engineering Mathematical & Physical Sciences Social, Behavioral & Economic Sciences Operations Research Logistics Decision Sciences Energy Engineering Technology Facilities Operations and Maintenance

STEM is important to your job Shortage of workers in technical fields Baby-boomers are retiring with technical skills Not enough STEM programs nation wide STEM subjects are usually taught in isolation Real life is an integration of STEM This set of courses addresses these problems and therefore presents exceptional opportunities

STEM is important to your life Understanding your physical environment Understanding politics Understanding the economy Understanding the planet and beyond Understanding your social and environmental responsibilities Understanding where you can make a difference Being a better person with co-workers, friends and family

LEARNED OUTCOMES Introduction to the Course, Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics Introduction to Engineering Introduction to Engineering Work Electrical Engineering Technology Computer Engineering Technology Mechanical Technology Energy Engineering Technology Paper – Presentation of Engineering Paper (APA Style)

“WE’LL REWARD SCHOOLS THAT DEVELOP NEW PARTNERSHIPS WITH COLLEGES AND EMPLOYERS, AND CREATE CLASSES THAT FOCUS ON SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY, ENGINEERING, AND MATH— THE SKILLS TODAY’S EMPLOYERS ARE LOOKING FOR TO FILL JOBS RIGHT NOW AND IN THE FUTURE.” — President Barack Obama

STEM EDUCATION: 8 IMPORTANT TO OUR ECONOMIC FUTURE Projected Percentage Increases in STEM Jobs:

Looking to the End of This Course

Sustainable Engineering Research Paper and presentation the science of sustainable design

Minimal Requirements 7 Pages Intro, body, relevance and closing At least one APA book reference At least one academic peer reviewed journal article reference 1 original figure and table– in proper form 11

Proper APA Form: bibliography Book: Last name, first initial. (year). title. city: publisher Article: last name, fi. (year). name of article.name of journal vol. issue. pages.

BOOKS Rogers, E. M Diffusion of Innovations. New York: The Free Press. Salvatore, D Managerial Economics in a Global Economy. New York: Oxford University Press. ARTICLES Freeman, L “Centrality in Social Networks: Conceptual Clarification.” Social Networks 1: 215–239. Guastello, S. J “Motor Control Research Requires Nonlinear Dynamics.” American Psychologist 61: 77–78. Jacobsen, J. J., and S. J. Guastello “Nonlinear Models for the Adoption and Diffusion of Innovations for Industrial Energy Conservation.” Nonlinear Dynamics, Psychology, and Life Sciences 11: 499–520.

Proper APA Form: tables and figures Tables and figures are numbered in the order they appear in your paper Tables and figures are given a discerption immediately following their number Tables and figures are referred to within the body of the text by their specific number and close to the table or figure The table or figure text font size should be smaller than the regular text to make clear to the reader that the description belongs to the table or figure and should be very close to the table or figure Data sources are given credit in the description Be consistent across all tables and figures – uniformity matters

Closeness is the extent to which a plant (point), object, or organization is near other plants, objects, or organizations, respectively (see Table 8.3). Bla bla bla bla

Figure 1A diagram of forward logistics and reverse logistics Reverse Logistics Activity Reverse logistics takes into account the product after the product’s conventional life cycle has ended. It involves the recovery of components’ materials and resources from what would traditionally be considered used or spent materials and resources. In some cases a product may be immediately reusable following cleaning or some minor adjustment. In other cases, products and all their components are completely unusable and are therefore disposed of as waste. In other instances, a large proportion of used products and parts may be rebuilt, remanufactured, or recycled back into the manufacturing process to produce the same product or a different product. The perfect process is where the forward and reverse logistics cycle together into a closed loop system (see figure 1). A process map of a traditional supply chain, where all materials are disposed of at the end of their expected life, is found in the top half of figure 1, between product design and users. The components scattered below are opportunities to reverse the flow of waste back into production rather than sending it to the landfill, or worse. Think of a product that goes through the forward logistics cycle. After identifying the product, draft a brief proposal of reversing the logistical cycle. Be as specific as possible. Example of figure referred to in text