1. STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)
What is Engineering?
STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics)

2. Definition /Explanation
the branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures
All around us
Most things you come in contact with are ‘engineered’.
Name some examples __________________ ______________________ _________________________ _________________________
Involves the use of math and science to solve problems

3. Fields of Engineering Aerospace Agricultural Biomedical Chemical Civil
Computer
Electrical
Environmental
Industrial/Manufacturing
Mechanical
Materials
Mining
Nuclear
Ocean
Transportation

4. What does an Engineer do?
What is an Engineer?
Someone who builds structures, produces parts, assembles products, and solves problems
What does an Engineer do?
Design and develop products
Use principles of science
Run tests
Create and build things
Use the design process to help solve problems

5. Engineering Design Process
A series of steps used to create products and solve problems 1. ASK – identify your problem and your ‘needs’ 2. RESEARCH – examine the problem 3. IMAGINE – develop different solutions 4. PLAN – choose one solution to develop 5. CREATE – work through the solution 6. TEST – test and evaluate 7. IMPROVE – reflect and reevaluate

6. Step 1 – ASK
What is the problem?
What are the goals?
Step 6 – TEST
Does it work?
Does it meet the requirements?
Step 2 – RESEARCH
What causes the problem?
Look at all aspects of the problem?
Step 7 – REDESIGN
Make improvements.
If design does not work, repeat previous steps in order to identify mistakes.
Step 3 – IMAGINE
Research possible solutions to problem.
Step 4 – PLAN
Choose the best solution that best meets the requirements.
Step 5 – CREATE
Build a prototype.
Draw it out.
Document progress.
Create it.

7. Let’s relate – Real World example…
Discuss – in groups – how a real-world problem can be translated into steps and solved using the design process.
On a sheet of paper, identify a problem and document each of the seven steps to resolve it

8. Engineering professions
In your notebooks, research the following:
Engineering career
Years of study involved to achieve the profession
What do they do?
What is surprising about the profession?
What seems challenging about it?
How does it relate to real world?
Is it a necessary profession?
In two-three paragraphs(minimum), detail all the questions listed above.
We will present in class, as a group.