Introduction to Engineering
America Needs Engineers
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Richard P. Beem
President, Chicago Engineers’ Foundation
Education and Experience:
 B.S. chemical engineering, Iowa State University
 Refinery operations engineer
 J.D., University of Houston
 25 years practicing patent law (patent attorney)
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Promote study and practice of engineering
I’ve never known
anyone to regret
getting an
engineering degree.
-- Richard Beem
U.S. Patent 3,728,480 Baer
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Average Starting Salary-
$66,400/ year
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Design chemical plant
equipment
Devise processes for
manufacturing
chemicals and products,
such as gasoline,
synthetic rubber,
plastics, detergents,
cement, paper
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Average Starting Salary-
$53,800/ year
Analyze and design solutions
to problems in biology and
medicine.
 Improve the quality and
effectiveness of patient care.
 Work in manufacturing,
universities, hospitals,
research facilities of
companies and educational
and medical institutions,
teaching, and government
regulatory agencies.
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Average Starting Salary- $62,900/
year
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Design, develop, build, and
test mechanical devices,
including tools, engines,
and machines.
Work in professional office
settings; engineering
services, research and
development,
manufacturing industries,
and the federal
government.
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Typical Starting Salary- $57,600/
year
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Design and supervise large
construction projects,
including roads, buildings,
airports, tunnels, dams,
bridges, and systems for
water supply and sewage
treatment.
Civil engineers oversee
activities of construction
personnel at the project
site.
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Typical Starting Salary- $70,400/ year
Research, design, develop,
and test computer equipment
such as chips, circuit boards,
or routers.
 Solve complex problems in
computer hardware, these
engineers create rapid
advances in computer
technology.
 Work in research laboratories
that build and test various
types of computer models.
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and more…
Engineering school can be expensive.
Loans, grants, parents, work …scholarships!
If you work hard your community will support you!
Monetary Award Opportunities
The CEF provides incentive awards to graduating seniors of Chicago high schools.
This award is renewable for 4 years and includes a graduation bonus. *
* SSN required for monetary award
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Qualifications to Apply:
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 Graduating high school
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senior in the city of Chicago in
2014
Accepted to a 4 year
accredited engineering
school
Minimum ACT score of 21 (or
SAT equivalent)
Endorsement of Guidance
Counselor
FAFSA EFC Score
Materials to Submit:
 Social Security Number
 Current high school transcript
 Copy of either ACT composite
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score report or the SAT score
report
Student Statement
Guidance Counselor
endorsement
Copy of FAFSA EFC score
report
Acceptance letter to college for
the study of Engineering
Retrieve complete instructions at the Chicago Engineers’ Foundation website.
Initial awards are for $800
Cumulative award value can be $5,000 over 4 plus years.
Application Opens: February 1,
2015
 Application Deadline: April 24,
2015
 Apply online, email, or mail an
application to:
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Executive Director
Chicago Engineers’ Foundation of the
Union League Club of Chicago
65 West Jackson Boulevard
Chicago, IL 60604-3598
awards@chicagoengineersfoundation
.org.
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Awards will be presented at a
reception at the Union League
Club of Chicago
Get all the details on line at:
www.chicagoengineersfoundation.org/applications
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Chicago Engineers’ Foundation of the Union League Club
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Illinois Institute of Transportation Engineers
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www.isasce.org
Illinois Society of Professional Engineers
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www.asce.org
Illinois Section of American Society of Civil Engineers
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www.swe.org
American Society of Civil Engineers
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www.ilite.org
Society of Women Engineers
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www.chicagoengineersfoundation.org
www.illinoisengineer.com/scholarships.shtml/
American Society of Professional Engineers
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www.nspe.org/resources/students/scholarships
Email: execdir@chicagoengineersfoundation.org
Facebook:
facebook.com/ChicagoEngineersFoundation
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 Website: www.chicagoengineersfoundation.org
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Thank you!