1. What is
Engineering?

2. Definition
Webster’s Dictionary defines engineering as “the practical application of science and mathematics” as in the design and construction of machines, vehicles, structures, roads and systems.

3. Problem-based innovators that find answers to how things work.
Engineers are…
Problem-based innovators
that find answers to how things work.
Innovation
Doing things differently, exploring new territory, taking risks.
Something new or improved, including research for development of new technologies, refinement of existing technologies, or development of new applications for existing technologies.
3. A creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

4. Engineers are…
Pragmatic scientists taught to problem solve using process skills to implement designs based on resources available.

5. Engineering Process What is a process?
A procedure: a particular course of action intended to achieve a result;
A designed sequence of operations or events, possibly taking up time, space, expertise or other resource, which produces some outcome.

6. RESEARCH then… Choose an Idea
Engineering Process
RESEARCH then… Choose an Idea
Identify problem
Research current solutions
Understand requirements
Brainstorm solutions
Develop concept prototypes

7. Identify specifications
Engineering Process
PLAN then… Submit a Proposal
Outline strategy
Identify specifications
Develop schedule

8. Build working prototype
Engineering Process
PROTOTYPE then… Revise based on Feedback
Build working prototype
Conduct design reviews

9. Engineering Process
TEST
Iteratively improve

10. Iteratively continue revising
Engineering Process
TEST
Iteratively continue revising
Test - Revise - Test

11. Iteratively continue revising
Engineering Process
TEST then… Demonstrate Final Prototype
Iteratively continue revising
Test - Revise - Test

12. Document & publish results Solicit customer feedback
Engineering Process
COMMERCIALIZE then… Innovate Existing Solution
Document & publish results
Market
Solicit customer feedback

13. Document & publish results Solicit customer feedback
Engineering Process
COMMERCIALIZE then… Innovate Existing Solution by beginning process again
Document & publish results
Market
Solicit customer feedback

14. Engineering is …
The practical application of applying math and science to solve problems.
Innovation – a creation resulting from study and experimentation.
A process – a particular course of action intended to achieve a result.
Iterative – the process of making gradual improvements until the best solution is achieved.
Continual improvement.

15. What is Engineering? Problem solving Teamwork Time management Testing
Doing it over if it doesn’t work correctly the first time!

16. Engineering Process Determine the problem Present Research Redesign
How can you change it to meet the problem requirements?
How did you attack the problem? What challenges did you encounter? What was your final solution? What changes would you make?
Does what you built solve the original problem? Why or why not?
Figure out the best solution to solve the problem and meet budget and time constraints.
Physically constructing something can be difficult. Don’t get discouraged!
Has anyone ever solved this problem before? How did they do it?
Come up with as many solutions to the problem as you can.
Redesign
What are you trying to solve? Why do you need it?
Brainstorm
Test
Pick the best solution
Build

17. Teaming Up

18. Teams
A group of people working together to accomplish a task

19. Engineers and Programmers
To make our robots work, everyone needs to be an engineer or a programmer
These two groups share ideas and work together

20. Specialist Jobs Project Manager Communications Specialist
Materials Specialist
Information Specialist

21. Project Manager Will lead the team
Has to know the roles and responsibilities of everyone else on the team
Helps to identify who does what on the project
Helps to make sure everyone is doing their job

22. Communications Specialist
Responsible for documenting and scheduling
Takes lead on preparing schedules and presentations
Takes notes during meetings, and distributes information to team members and to teacher

23. Materials Specialist Responsible for resources the team needs and uses
Manage materials to make sure everything is stored correctly and nothing is missing

24. Information Specialist
Responsible for finding answers to any team questions
Knows that the two biggest resources a problem solver can use are people and information

25. How Jobs Are Selected Team will decide Lottery?
You need to be flexible in your roles in order to complete your job for the good of the team