1. What is Engineering? Engineering (According to Websters): The application of math and science by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people. Engineering goes BEYOND a FIRM understanding of math and science. Engineers APPLY math and science for the betterment of society through: - Design- Manufacturing - Research & Development- Management - Continual Improvement- Logistics Above all, engineers are problem solvers who make things work better, more efficiently, quicker and cheaper. Engineers serve humanity with skill and dedication. What is Engineering?

2. Salary Comparisons (2006) Engineering is a HIGHLY regarded and relatively HIGHLY compensated career. Engineers make GREAT salaries relative to the amount of schooling required and the LIFESTYLE offered. CareerCollege (yrs) *Starting Salary (2006) **Factor - Fast Food Cook ($5.15/hr) 0 $10,700 - Cosmetologist 0 $23,500 - Auto Mechanic 0 $28,700 - Real Estate Agent 0 $30,800 - Journalism 4 $26,700 7K Physical Therapy 8 $56,100 7K Biologist/Chemist 4 $39,000 10K Veterinarian (D.V.M.) 8 $78,000 10K Accounting/Business 4 $37,000 9K Chemical Plant Operator 3 $35,000 12K Nurse 4 $54,000 14K Pharmacist 6 $89,300 15K Computer Programmer 4 $47,000 12K Mechanical Engineer 4 $50,000 13K Lawyer (J.D.) 6 $76,000 13K Electrical Engineer 4 $52,000 13K Chemical Engineer 4 $51,000 13K Doctor (M.D.) 10 $137,000 14K *Starting salaries based on median starting salaries reported on Salary.com for Kingsport, TN. **Factor is annual starting salary / years of college. Higher Factor Is Better!

3. Earning Potential vs. Minimum Wage Engineers have high earning potentials over the course of their career. Since 1998, engineering salaries have increased by ~25%. Years AFTER H.S. Graduation (based on 1998 salary data) What is Engineering?

4. Engineering Disciplines MAJOR DISCIPLINES Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Chemical Engineering OTHER DISCIPLINES Automotive Engineering Aerospace Engineering Agricultural Engineering Biomedical Engineering Computer Engineering Civil Engineering Industrial Engineering Environmental Engineering Materials Engineering Nuclear Engineering Robotics Engineering Safety Engineering What is Engineering?

5. Mechanical Engineering Perhaps the broadest of all the engineering disciplines in its range of activities Concerned with design, manufacture & operation of wide range of components, devices, or systems: - microscopic parts (nanotechnology) to gigantic gears - more efficient heating, ventilation, refrigeration - manufacturing equipment (tanks, motors, pumps) - laser technology - biomedical applications - automotive industry - computer-aided design, automation, robotics What is Engineering?

6. Mechanical Engineering Projects Design the Coolest Boats Design Military Robots Nanotechnology Design the Latest Vehicles What is Engineering?

7. Chemical Engineering Youngest of major engineering disciplines Application of chemical, physical, and engineering principles in production of such materials as plastics, synthetic materials, and pharmaceuticals Higher conversion catalysts for petroleum refining, catalysts for pollution control Design of efficient and economical chemical processes The future of chemical engineering promises breakthroughs in: - fuel cell technology to power automobiles - new, advanced materials – plastics, clothes, etc. - advanced chemical separations technologies - life sciences (biochemistry/biology) - nanotechnology "Plastic" Up Close What is Engineering?

8. Chemical Engineering Reactions Distillation or Separation of Chemicals Heating and Cooling of Chemicals Chemical Engineering is the activity of applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems. Chemical Engineers are responsible for: Gasoline Plastic Energy (natural gas, oil heating, coal) Adhesives Clothing Building Materials Transportation of Chemicals How Chemicals Affect Environment FiltrationSafety Make Chemicals Cheaper, Faster, Better What is Engineering?

9. Chemical Engineering Chemical Engineering has a reputation of being the hardest of all the engineering degrees to obtain in college. Chemical Engineers MUST have firm understanding of: MATH (Algebra, Statistics, Calculus, Differential Equations) PHYSICS CHEMISTRY (General, Organic, Physical) THERMODYNAMICS (study of heat and transformation to energy) BUSINESS CONCEPTS COMPUTERS COMMUNICATIONS What is Engineering?

10. Electrical Engineering Electrical engineers apply specialized skill to the design, manufacture, application, installation, and operation of electrical products and systems. Electrical engineers play a role in almost EVERYTHING we interact with on a daily basis. They design smaller, cheaper, and better: - cell phones - computers - power systems - appliances - robots What is Engineering?

11. Civil Engineering Design solutions to cope with many of our planet’s most serious problems - foul air - decaying cities, roadways and bridges - clogged airports and highways - polluted stream, rivers and lakes What is Engineering?

12. Industrial Engineering Stresses design, improvement, & installation of integrated systems of people, material, and equipment for the effective production of goods or services in all types of industries Design data processing systems Solve complex organizational problems Integrates activities of finance, engineering and management Develop systems for planning, cost analysis, production and quality of products What is Engineering?

13. Summary Engineers have been involved in almost everything you see, touch, or rely upon Engineering can be an exciting career full of opportunities Job market is generally good Pay and benefits are among the top for the level of education Opportunities for leadership, global travel, and benefiting humankind abound An engineering degree can open many doors to careers in other exciting areas + Medicine (physician, surgeon, research) + Business administration + Law + PhD (research, teaching, consulting) What is Engineering?