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Transcript of Chabot Community College Guest Lecture
PRESENTED BY:
EMILIANO ESPARZA, CIVIL, UC DAVIS
GARRICK BORNKAMP, MECHANICAL, UC DAVIS
JOSE M. SERVANDA II, MECHANICAL, UC BERKELEY
Topics For Discussion
Introductions Chabot College – Engineering
Fundamentals University – College of Engineering Internships Engineering Professions
Jose M. Servanda II
Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002 Transferred to UC Berkeley in Fall 2005 Interned with W. L Gore & Associates’
Medical Division in 2006 Graduated Spring 2007 Employed by Penumbra, INC
December 2007 - Present
Emiliano L. Esparza Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002 Transferred to UC Davis in Civil
Engineering Internship with the Port of Oakland Graduated Spring 2008 Experience
McGuire & Hester, Heavy Civil Eng Construction
Currently employed by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)
Garrick Bornkamp
Chabot College - Enrolled Spring 2003 Transferred to UC Davis in Mechanical
EngineeringInternship with Lockheed
○ Network Specialist Intern
Graduated Winter 2008 Employed by ERG Aerospace
Chabot CollegeEngineering Fundamentals
Fundamentals = Foundation of Eng Knowledge Tips for Success
Consult with academic advisors & instructors○ Make a plan
Establish a network of engineering colleagues○ Get to know your fellow engineering classmates○ Create study groups○ Attend instructors’ office hours
Utilize your resources available to you○ Use the Math Lab and Tutoring Centers○ Schedule an appointment to have resume reviewed the career
center (for internships)
UniversityCollege of Engineering Declared Major Tips for Success
A new environment - adapt quickly!○ Build a network
Join a clubMake new friends, but keep in touch with
Chabot friendsMeet your professors
Utilize resources available to you○ Career Center○ Academic Counselors
Internships
Port of OaklandSurveyingProject bidding & scheduling
Lockheed MartinNetwork Specialist
W.L. Gore & Associates Conducted time studies Performed IQ/OQ/PQ on various equipment
Internships
Valuable industry experienceLearn the tricks of the tradeSome education is outside of the textbook
Allows you to explore a career pathFind which specific part of engineering is for you
Engineering Professions “Having an engineering degree is like
having an ace in your back pocket.”- Mr. Mayer
With a degree in Engineering, your job opportunities are limitless.
According to 2008 data from Spencer Stuart on S&P 500 CEOs, 21% of them have an undergraduate degree in engineering.
ConclusionTake Home Points
○ Build a Network○ Utilize your resources at Chabot/UC○ Study, Study, and oh more Studying!
Other Advice○ Master time management skills
○ Factor in time for yourself○ Learn as much as your can about your major,
requirements, courses, and desired school of transfer
○ Speak with employers
Questions?Emiliano Esparza, CE, UCD
Garrick Bornkamp, ME, UCD [email protected]
Jose M. Servanda II, ME, UCB