1. 1 Luis San Andres Mast-Childs Tribology Professor Texas A&M University Lecture 1 The Modern Engineer Practices of Modern Engineering Lsanandres@tamu.edu http://rotorlab.tamu.edu/me489

2. 2 Lecture 1: The modern engineer Date: September 1, 2011 Today: The modern engineer Perception and reality Vision of the engineer for 2020 Reading & other assignments: Read Wisler paper (essay due Sept 8) Other: complete ONE MINUTE PAPER

3. 3 Recall the class objective An Introduction to the practices of modern engineering: a) application of the sciences (mathematics and physics) and engineering principles to satisfy needs, and b) other tracts that will ensure the engineer’s survival and continued success in the profession emphasis of this class!

4. 4 What does an engineer do? Engineering Basics Engineers make products to satisfy a need. They solve problems From the Latin word ingeniator : ingenious, to devise in the sense of construct (engines), or craftsmanship. Other related word is ingenuity

5. 5 Who is an engineer? Engineering Basics The knack! Extreme intuition for all things electrical & mechanical and other social ineptitude! Common ( misleading ) perception

6. 6 What does a modern engineer do? Engineering Basics Create opportunities for further development and prosperity Exercise design creativity and inventiveness with keen understanding of economical, ethical, social & ecological constraints Engineers solve problems to satisfy a need anticipate needs!

7. 7 A modern engineer is NOT Modern Engineering Basics a NERD, a MATH wizard ISOLATED from his/her surroundings Inhabiting in an IVORY TOWER: self - interested

8. 8 Modern Engineering Basics A modern engineer MUST Interact with others: be a team player & leader Be responsible for actions impacting society and environment Be a seasoned communicator Ready to learn (always more)

9. 9 Besides the necessary technical skills, what else is needed from US engineers? National Academy of Engineering (NAE) 2007 developed Vision 2020 : To enhance the nation's economic productivity and improve the quality of life worldwide, engineering education in the US must anticipate and adapt to the dramatic changes of engineering practice. Modern Engineering Needs

10. 10 Vision EC 2020: Skills to succeed Educating the Engineer of 2020 (NAE) Prepared for global competency Superb communication skills (written & oral) Trained in teams that work and deliver Ready for open-ended multidisciplinary problems with no unique answer Ready for innovation and to embrace change Show absolute professional integrity DO MORE WITH LESS DO THINGS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME

11. 11 Engineering practice has changed dramatically in the last 25 years Traditional engineering education focuses on delivering information with students as mere uncritical receptors of knowledge Modern engineering education must enrich and broaden culture of students so graduates are better prepared to work in a constantly changing global economy Engineering Education Educating the Engineer of 2020 (NAE)

12. 12 EC2000 stresses continuous improvement to enable innovation in engineering programs, as well as to encourage new assessment processes and program improvements Engineering Criteria 2000 Learn to learn Not deliver & listen http://www.abet.org

13. 13 ABET Engineering criteria 2000 What does a student from Texas A&M Mechanical Engineering Department must know upon graduation? Hard and soft skills Next lecture

14. 14 Practices of Modern Engineering © Luis San Andres Texas A&M University 2011 http://rotorlab.tamu.edu/me489