1. School of Mechanical Engineering Global Engineering Professional Seminar ME 290 Agenda Week 9 1. Last quiz today. 2. Photo assignment (handout) & signups. 3. Editing sessions begin tomorrow. 4. Many new supplemental seminars now listed! 5. Today: Professional Profiles – Three segments 6. Next week: Prof. Meckl, Professional Ethics

2. Purdue University Global Engineering Programs Courtney’s Review Sessions ›Room 101—inside the “Thermo Area” ›Schedule—before and after class, also Friday afternoons beginning at 1:30 p.m. ›Opportunity to discuss 1. What should go in and what should stay out 2. Development! ›Work with three worksheets: 1) Getting started, 2) Developing content, and 3) Editing/Format

3. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 3 The Global Professional Profile A document that conveys a current identity of a mechanical engineer in training who has particular technical interests and the intention to become a contributing professional in a world that is increasingly interdependent and where major challenges are emerging. (Recall from Week 2—”Professionalism”)

4. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 4 Global Engineering Professional Profile – About 1000 words, presenting professional credentials and interests – Divided into at least three developed segments – 1. Introduction, 2. Credentials and Experience, and 3. Interests, Goals, Vision – Print-out due November 13, in class (Week 12) –.pdf format, posted NSF GlobalHub/Tools

5. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 5 Resources ›“Bolles’ 20 Questions,” WSJ, “Extreme Interviewing,” Getting Started Worksheet, Development Worksheet, Editing and Format Worksheet20 QuestionsExtreme Interviewing ›Samples: “personal statement” part of school application (posted on website); LEEDS” profile from WIF (pp. 512-514); scholarship application; faculty program director global profile.statement LEEDS

6. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 6 Personal statement claims ›Argument: 1. I love design and have had a great undergraduate engineering experience. 2. I have pursued independent projects and internships that offered interactive and humanitarian opportunities.3. I have a good idea of what is ahead and I want that (Ph.D. program in design/generative energy). ›Implied Argument: 1. I care. 2. I’ve already learned much about how to get things done.3. Investing in me would result in good returns.

7. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 7 Notice structure ›Introduction is an overview of the entire document, similar to a formal report. ›Segments address different aspects of qualifications, probably specified by NSF ›Organized by time-line internally, first talking about UG experience, then recent research experience, and finally desire to undertake Ph.D. program.

8. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 8 Notice what was not included: ›Hometown (could use as an aside, e.g., “kid from Kansas”…but only as relevant to larger narrative), high school, family, hobbies, sports, religion, friends. ›Any item in the above list could be relevant, but would be based on the connection to engineering projects, plans, goals.

9. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 9 Compare to Resume ›Strengths: The “dots,” or “resume items” are connected, but with minimal information addedThe profile is good even though we don’t get to know the writer very well. ›Missed Opportunities: Larger themes of “vision” and “unique perspectives.” Building a compelling narrative that connects with large issues—global imperatives, ethical responsibilities.

10. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 10 Professionalism—recall discussion ›Expertise—specialized knowledge – Certified academic programs (for engineering, “ABET”) – Life-long learning – Active in peer community ›Morality—special responsibility – Protect general welfare, First Canon, ASME Code of Ethics

11. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 11 Global Profile—presents: ›Professional summary that – introduces you as a mechanical engineering professional – who has specific credentials and experience and – who is committed to taking action to address the challenges we must contemplate if we are to continue inhabiting the planet.

12. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 12 Profile Objectives ›Convey your professionalism—two components: – Specialized knowledge: certifications, progress through academic programs, specific concentrations in advanced course sequences, technical project work, reports, publications. – Special responsibilities: service work inside and outside the profession, knowledge of impending technical issues.

13. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 13 Persuasive Profiles will also: ›1) Establish credibility of the author. ›2) Provide logical argument supporting the desired conclusion—author is an informed, capable, and committed professional. ›3) Demonstrate heartfelt commitment to future professional action, based on both technical understandings and moral responsibilities.

14. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 14 Classical terms (Aristotle): 1. Ethos—your credentials & character (who you are) 2. Logos—your reasons (your logic, your “case”) 3. Pathos—your empathetic understanding of the needs and desires of your community/audience/clients

15. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 15 Translations: ›Character—evidence of professional attributes such as commitment to life-long learning (I am curious!), work ethic (I never quit!), and integrity (I speak the truth!) ›Academic credentials—Brint, “In the Age of Experts” points out that formal academic study is essential—that information belongs in your profile. Also include experience and evidence that shows both competence and professionalism (logos). ›Vision—your views about the overlap between your professional engineering competence and the major global challenges faced on this planet in this century.

16. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 16 Resources—Identifying Challenges ›1. National Academy of Engineering website discusses global Grand ChallengesGrand Challenges ›2. ASME ME Magazine, professional commentary on current issuesASME ME Magazine, ›3. ME Faculty Seminar Presentations, e.g., Prof. Fisher, Prof. Shaver

17. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 17 A few of the NAE Areas ›Economical solar energy ›Carbon sequestration methods ›Engineering of medicines ›Access to clean water

18. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 18 Resources—Credentials ›1. Begin with current resume. ›2. Add back items not fitting on that single page presentation! ›2. Include “non-school” achievements that function as credentials—robot toy reverse engineering, etc. ›3. Worksheet is basic guide.

19. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 19 Resources—Identity 1. Begin with basic data, de-select the “too personal”/not relevant; delete any element that does not contribute to profile purpose. 2. Focus on overlap between “total person” and “professional mechanical engineer.” 3. Strive for positive, data-driven description.

20. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 20 Some recommendations ›1. Begin “easy”—make lists (to start, see profile worksheet). ›2. Try not to be too “linear”—if new material doesn’t fit exactly, just indicate that and go forward. ›3. Provide “sign posts” for future work as you develop a discussion—what else needs to be added? ›4. Compose in limited time periods—period varies with people and with task. ›5. Use “incubation” power—let text “soak” before revising.

21. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 21 Some explorations… ›1. After “facts” are selected, identify “events” that illustrate those facts. ›2. After “goals” are identified, build “scenarios” that would illustrate what attaining those goals would mean. ›3. After “qualities” are identified, find illustrations that show the impact of those qualities on actual outcomes.

22. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 22 Personal vs. Professional – “Personal” can mean “individual,” as in “personal information.” – “Personal” can mean “not professional, “ as in “personal business.” – “Personal” can mean “too private” for any except close friends and family, e.g.,, “Don’t ask personal questions.” – Making culture-appropriate choices about what is personal and what is professional is interpreted as part of professional competence.

23. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 23 “Professional” information – Factual – Relevant to task – Affirms the individual as a professional – Affirms the professional community – Avoids: appeals to class/caste identity, claims to special knowledge or capability unrelated to professional domain, calls for non-universal criteria.

24. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 24 Profile Advantages ›Author has opportunity to “connect the dots,” provide the “big picture” ›Author has control, “author/authority,” because the media is print (hypertext, e-text) ›Author does not have to risk de-selection on the basis of credential “list” (e.g., resume) ›Author has opportunity to construct the future in discussing interests and goals

25. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 25 Profile Disadvantages ›Text is static, not interactive ›Text is formal and distant, does not convey same intensity as F2F ›Profile requires extensive investment in writing and in re-writing ›Not as “standard” as the resume which may be “logged” using key word software ›Needs motivated reader whether distributed off-line or not.

26. Global Engineering Professional Seminar 26 Next : ›1. Developing segments, introduction, credentials, goals. ›2. Integration and formatting ›To begin, find stories that illustrate what you wish to convey in the profile. Use the worksheet as a guide to map out and sequence materials.