1. Iyad Obeid Electrical & Computer Engineering iobeid@temple.edu

2. Should I major in engineering? Is Temple right for me?

3. Why become an engineer? Like to take things apart, see how they work, figure out how to make them better Natural problem solvers Enjoy challenges Enjoy critical thinking Enjoy math (!)

4. Temple Engineering Start with mathematics boot camp Real world problem solving: o lab courses o open ended design problems o senior design o co-op program

5. Quality Teaching Small, personal, personable environment Faculty offices are closely spaced Students have outstanding access to faculty Faculty dedicated to novel, creative teaching styles

6. Student Involvement Professional groups o IEEE o ASME o ASCE Engineering design contests o concrete canoe o society of automotive engineers o cansat o business plan

7. Research Research active faculty o cutting edge research o grant-based funding o publications & conferences Undergraduate students are vital!

8. Excellent Graduates Industry – Philadelphia and nationwide Academic – Graduate school Vibrant community of engineering alumni in and around Philadelphia