Engineering
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EngineeringDesigning Tomorrow’s Technology Today
What is an engineer?• Designs new and innovative products
– To solve everyday problems• Being Inspired by:
– Everyday objects– Nature
Engineering: In General• Constant challenge
– Advancing with Technologically fueled world– Designing new and innovative solutions
• Excellent pay and benefits• Ever-expanding field of employment
Engineering: In General• Requires a strong understanding of math
– Numbers required for precision needed• Describe the designs and ideas
– Math is the language of science• Innovative thinking
Engineering: In General• Must consider
– Functional requirements– Testing– Testing Results– Cost– Effectiveness
Engineering: In General• Must consider
– Training operators– Safety of operator
Engineering: In General• Correct design flaws• Perfect design
Engineering: In General• Also Involved:
– Testing– Maintenance– Production
Engineering: In General• Heavily use computers• Use many types of software
– CAD– Simulators
Becoming An EngineerMany different types of engineers:
• Aerospace• Agricultural• Biomedical• Chemical• Civil• Computer Hardware• Electrical• Electronics
• Environmental• Health and Safety• Industrial• Marine• Materials• Mechanical• Mining and Geological• Nuclear• Petroleum
Becoming an Engineer• Requires a bachelors degree for starters
– 2-8 year degree• Field of interest• Classes offered• Classes taking
Becoming an EngineerTotal Cost for In State-On Campus Education at West Virginia UniversityTuition & Fees $ 5,406.00
Books & Supplies $ 1,144.00
Room & Board $ 7,868.00
Transportation $ 1,234.00
Personal $ 990.00
Total $ 16,642.00
My Interests in Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Aerospace Engineering
– Dual degree• Offered by West Virginia University
– 5 year degree» Take all classes at college of engineering
An Engineers EarningsStarting Salaries for Engineers
Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical $ 56,311
Mechanical $ 58,766
An Engineer’s EarningsSpecialty Lowest
10%Lowest
25%Median Highest
25%Highest
10%Aerospace Engineer $ 58,130 $ 72,390 $ 92,520 $ 114,530 $ 134,570Mechanical Engineer 47,900 59,230 74,920 94,400 114,740
Engineering Job OutlookSpecialty Number of Jobs
Aerospace Engineers 71,600
Mechanical Engineers 238,700
Engineering Job Outlook• Rapidly Expanding• Demand High• Companies looking for fresh, young, innovative thinking employees• Expected to continue increasing in demand for years to come
JOB OUTLOOK
Engineering Job OutlookSpecialty Employment
2008ProjectedEmployment2018
Change 2008-2018
Number
Change 2008-2018
PercentAerospace 71,600 79,100 7,400 11
Mechanical 238,700 253,100 14,400 6
Personal Feelings• Many Benefits• Starting and Advancing Salaries• Challenge• Interests in hardware and software
– CAD– Simulators
Resources• "Engineering Open House at West Virginia University." Personal interview.
Dec. 2009. • "Engineers." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 17 Dec. 2009. Web. 10 Feb.
2011. <http://www.bls.gov/oco/ocos027.htm>. • First Robotics Engineering Displays at the Palmetto Regional. Apr. 2006.
University of South Carolina, Colombia.
Resources• First Robotics Engineering Displays at the Palmetto Regional. Apr. 2009.
Clemson University, Clemson. • Garner, Geraldine O. Careers in Engineering. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2009.
Print. • Martin, Fred G. Robotic Explorations: a Hands-on Introduction to
Engineering. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001. Print. • USFIRST.org - Welcome to FIRST. Web. 10 Feb. 2011.
<http://www.usfirst.org/>.