Discovering Engineering
Presented by
Michael Davis, P.E.
to
Bentley Elementary
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Overview
George Washington
Rowan Atkinson
Lee Iacocca
Neil Armstrong
Jimmy Carter
Montel Williams
Bonnie J. Dunbar
Tom Scholtz
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What is Engineering?
“Engineering is the application of math and science to
create something of value from our natural resources.”
The “invisible profession ”
• Everything in society is linked to engineering.
• There is nothing that you do not walk on, ride in
or use that engineering has not been involved in.
• Engineers make“cool” things.
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What does an Engineer do?
• Plan
• Design
• Test • Create
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What does an Engineer do?
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Types of Engineers
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Aerospace Engineering
Aircraft
Rockets
Spacecraft
Satellites
Missiles
Hubble Space
Telescope
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Aerospace Engineering
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Biomedical Engineering
•Organ replacement
•Tissue repair
•Heart valves
•Artificial hearts
•Kidney dialysis
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Chemical Engineering
Medicine
Fuels
Solvents
Water
Desalinization Process
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Civil Engineering
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Civil Engineering
Geotechnical
Soil stability
Secure structures
I-4 Turnpike Overpass
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Civil Engineering
Structural
Design steel, concrete and timber
framed structures
Parking garage
construction
Toll Plazas
429/Turnpike Connector
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Civil Engineering
Structural
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Civil Engineering
Structural
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Civil Engineering
Transportation
Airports
Roadways/Highways
Waterways
High Speed Rail
Airports
Marina
Highways
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Civil Engineering
Transportation
N
New Access
at Jog Road
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Civil Engineering
Water/Waste Treatment
Water Treatment Facility
Potable (Drinking) water treatment
facility
Sanitary waste treatment facilities
Industrial waste treatment facilities
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Electrical/Computer Engineering
Audio/Video systems
Computers
Power Plants
Hydroelectric Power Plant Electric
Generators
Distribution Lines
Florida Power and Light
Fossil Fuel Power Plant
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Electrical/Computer Engineering
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Electrical/Computer Engineering
How is your life affected by the work of Electrical and Computer Engineers?
Body Electronics
Vehicle Control
Power Train
Instrumentation
Entertainment
Airbags
Climate Control
Security System
Keyless Entry
Automatic Seatbelts
Memory Seat / Mirror
Antilock Brakes
Traction Control
Suspension
Power Steering
Engine
Transmission
Charging System
Cruise Control
Cooling Fan
Ignition
4 Wheel Drive
Analog Dashboard
Digital Dashboard
Navigation
Heads Up Display
(HUD)
Global Positioning
System (GPS)
Cellular Phone
CD Player
AM/FM Radio
Tape Player
Television
CB Radio
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F.A.Q.S
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become an engineer?
I.
Beneficial to have a good high school background in math
and sciences.
II.
Core college curriculum in math and science. Upon
completion of core curriculum-choose an engineering
discipline to study e.g. civil, environmental, mechanical
engineering, etc…
III. Four-year Degree
IV.
Internships if possible
V.
Engineer in Training(EIT)
VI.
Professional Engineer(PE)
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How can I become an engineer?
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For further information check out these interesting resources:
Web Sites
http://www.discoverengineering.org/
- http://www.fleng.org/
- http://www.asce.org/
- http://www.shpe.org/
- http://www.asme.org/
- http://www.ieee.org/
- http://www.nsbe.org/
- http://www.nspe.org/
- http://www.asee.org/
http://www.engineeringk12.org/students/
- http://www.swe.org/
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Any Questions?
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F.A.Q.S
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do engineers make?
2000 ENGINEERING SALARY SURVEY
$100,000
$95,000
$90,000
$85,000
$80,000
$75,000
$70,000
$65,000
$60,000
$55,000
$50,000
$45,000
$40,000
$95,893.00
$81,681.00
$71,017.00
$63,497.00
$54,012.00
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