Discovering Engineering
Presented by the
Florida Engineering Society
National Engineers
Week 2010
February 14 - 20
Total Systems, Inc
City of Fort Lauderdale
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Overview
Rowan Atkinson
Neil Armstrong
Montel Williams
Tom Scholtz
Craig Dahl
Bonnie J. Dunbar
Jimmy Carter
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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 ” or “stealth ” profession.
• Everything in society is linked to engineering.
• Engineers make“cool” things.
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What does an Engineer do?
• Plan
• Design
• Test • Create
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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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Agricultural Engineering
•Develop Food Supply
•Protect Natural Resources
•Bio Materials
•Renewable Ag Products
•Environmental Control
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Automotive Engineering
Hybrid and Fuel
Cells Vehicles
Motorcycles
Hybrid Electric
Vehicles
(HEV’S)
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Biomedical Engineering
•Organ replacement
•Tissue repair
•Heart valves
•Artificial hearts
•Kidney dialysis
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Ceramic/Materials Engineering
•Computer components
•Microwave ovens
•Phone parts
•Space shuttle coating
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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
SE 17 Street Causeway Bridge construction
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Civil Engineering
Structural
Design steel-, concrete-, and
timber-framed structures
Parking garage
construction
Downtown Fort Lauderdale Helistop
Fort Lauderdale’s - SE 17 Street Causeway Bridge
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Civil Engineering
Transportation
Airports
Seaports
Roadways/Highways
Waterways
High speed rail
Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood
International Airport
Fort Lauderdale
Las Olas Marina
Fort Lauderdale
I-95/595 Interchange
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Civil Engineering
Water Management
Detention/Retention ponds
Drainage systems
Flood control
Hydrologic/Hydraulic principles
Navigational waterways
Hoover Dam
Hoover Dam inlets
Panama Canal
Storm drainage
installation
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Civil Engineering
Water/Waste Treatment
Potable (drinking) water treatment facility
Sanitary waste treatment facilities
Industrial waste treatment facilities
Fort Lauderdale’s -Fiveash
Water Treatment Facility
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Civil Engineering
Construction Management
Review contracts
Order materials
Hire and schedule sub-contractors
Quality control management
Construction
supervision
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Coastal Engineering
Wind-wave Studies
Beach Renourishment
Seawall and Marina Design
Coastal Hurricane Protection
Off-shore Bottom Studies
Boardwalks and Piers
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Electrical/Computer Engineering
Audio/Video systems
Computers
Power plants
Hydroelectric power plant
electric generators
Distribution lines
Port Everglades / Florida Power and Light
Fossil Fuel Power Plant
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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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Environmental Engineering
Air/Water quality
Pollution control
Remediation
Soil remediation
Air quality test
Water quality test
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Forensic Engineering
•Criminal Justice
•Chemical Testing
•DNA Testing
•Materials
•Structural Analysis
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Industrial and Manufacturing Engineering
Tools
Quality Control
Assembly Line Manufacturing
Automotive parts
Automotive assembly line
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Mechanical Engineering
Automation/Robotics
Automotive industry
Biomedical applications
Heating, ventilation, refrigeration
Large scale robots
Robotics
HVAC system
Engine
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Mining Engineering
Mineral mining
Off-highway mine truck
Computer design of an open pit mine
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Ocean and Marine Engineering
Water crafts
Under water exploration
The Ocean Voyager II
High speed crafts
Ocean vessels
Pipeline burial
trenching machine
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Petroleum Engineering
•Geology
•Geophysical Science
•Refinery and Distillation
•Oil and Gas Extraction
•Drill Rig Design
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F.A.Q.’s
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become an engineer?
While in high school you should take:
Algebra I & II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
Biology
Chemistry
Physics
Computer Programming/Applications
English (4 units)
Social Studies (3 units)
Foreign Languages (2-3 units)
Fine Arts/Humanities (1-2 units)
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F.A.Q.’S
Frequently Asked Questions
How can I become an engineer? (con’t)
After High School, a Bachelor's degree in engineering is available through:
- A four- or five-year accredited college or university program.
- Two years in a community college engineering transfer program plus
two or three years in an engineering program.
- Three years in a science or mathematics major plus two years in an
engineering program.
Higher degrees (Master’s degree) are also available.
Do engineers travel?
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F.A.Q.’S
Frequently Asked Questions
Where Do Engineers Work?
• Government – All Branches
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Private Practice
Industry – Research & Development
Education
Construction
Military – ACOE and Armed Services
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F.A.Q.’S
Frequently Asked Questions
How much money do engineers make?
Nationwide
Starting Salaries for Engineering Graduates Fall in the
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75
Percentile
Around $58,600.00 per year to start
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MAJOR
Petroleum Engineering
Chemical Engineering
Mining and Mineral Engineering
Computer Science
Computer Engineering
Electrical, Electronic, and
Communications Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Industrial and Manufacturing
Engineering
Aerospace, Aeronautical, and
Astronautical Engineering
Civil Engineering
Information Systems ITS
Engineering
AVERAGE SALARY OFFER
$86,220
$65,142
$64,552
$61,205
$60,879
$59,074
$58,392
$57,734
$57,231
$54,038
$52,851
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Where can I get an engineering degree in Florida?
Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach
Florida A & M University, Tallahassee
Florida Atlantic University, Boca Raton
Florida Gulf Coast University, Fort Myers
Florida Institute of Technology, Melbourne
Florida International University, Miami
Florida State University, Tallahassee
University of Central Florida, Orlando
University of Florida, Gainesville
University of Miami, Coral Gables
University of North Florida, Jacksonville
University of South Florida, Tampa
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For further information check out these interesting resources:
Web Sites
http://www.discoverengineering.org/
- http://www.fleng.org/
- http://www.nspe.org/
- http://www.swe.org/
- http://www.shpe.org/
- http://www.asce.org/
- http://www.ieee.org/
- http://www.asme.org/
- http://www.nsbe.org/
- http://www.aises.org/
- http://www.aiche.org/
- http://www.asee.org/