Manufacturing
Environmental
Biomedical
Chemical
Engineering Is…
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Civil
Audio
Computer
Mechanical
Aerospace
Agricultural
Materials
Engineers
take
math
with independent
from
paper
and
and
science
minds who
the lab
ask,
to invent,
design, and
How can we….
build things that
matter.
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They are team players
“Scientists discover the
world that exists;
engineers create the world
that never was.”
-Theodore Von Karman,
Aerospace Engineer
Monica Gray
 Electrical Engineering
 B.S. Oregon State
University
 M.S. Secondary Math
Education, UAB
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Pre-AP Algebra II
Geometry
Certified PLTW Instructor
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Digital Electronics
Cynthia Tuggle Thomas
 Comprehensive Science
 B.S. University of
Alabama
 Certified PLTW Instructor
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Intro Engineering Design
Principles of Engineering
Engineering Design &
Development
AP Physics B
Specialty
Median
Salary
Specialty
Median
Salary
Aerospace
$92,520
Biomedical
$77,400
Chemical
$84,680
Civil
$74,600
Electrical
$82,160
Environmental $74,020
Industrial
$73,820
Marine
$74,140
Materials
$81,820
Mechanical
$74,920
Nuclear
$97,080
Petroleum
$108,020
*Vary by specialty, industry & education. Information provided by the Federal
Government, March 2009 www.careercornerstone.org/engineering/engearn.htm
Specialty
Biomedical
Equipment
Technology
Electronics
Industrial
Technology
Median
Salary
$49,000
$43,000
$42,000
Specialty
Automotive/
Automated
Manufacturing
Tool & Die
Maintenance
CADD
Median
Salary
$43,000
$42,000
$40,000
*Vary by specialty, industry & education. Information provided by Jefferson
State Community College www.jeffstateonline.com
College Major
MCAT Composite
Score
Number of Applicants
Biomedical Engineering
31.2
1,005
Physics
31.0
207
Electrical Engineering
30.8
195
Economics
30.6
566
Neuroscience
30.0
1,066
Mathematics
30.0
374
English
29.6
434
Biochemistry
29.3
2,594
Biology
26.9
12,705
Premedical
25.7
663
AAMC data posted by http://medschoolodyssey.wordpress.com
College Major
LSAT Composite Score
Number of Applicants
Economics
157.4
3,047
Philosophy
157.4
2,184
Engineering
156.2
2,197
History
155.9
4,166
English
154.7
5,120
Finance
153.4
2,267
Political Science
153.0
14,964
Psychology
152.5
4,355
Sociology
150.7
1,902
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Engages students through a combination
of activities, project, and problem-based
learning.
 Creates an environment for applying
engineering concepts to real problems.
 Prepares students to: work as a team,
speak in public, conduct research,
understand real-world impacts, analyze
data, and learn outside the classroom.
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9th
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10th
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11th
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12th
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English 9
Algebra and/or Geometry
Health
Biology
English 10
Algebra II
ELECTIVE
Chemistry
English 11
Computer Manufacturing
Pre-Calculus
AP Physics 1
AP Physics 2 or AP Physics C
English 12
AP Calculus
ELECTIVE
Social Studies 9
Foreign Language I
ELECTIVE
Intro Engineering Design
Social Studies 10
Foreign Language II
Digital Electronics
P.E. (or P.E. substitute)
U.S. History (Soc. St. 11)
Principles of Engineering
Art / Choral / Theatre
ELECTIVE
AP E/M or other AP science
Engineering Design & Devel.
Government / Economics
ELECTIVE
21 seat Intel Pentium D Computer Lab
Work Room equipped with drill press,
miter saw & band Saw
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Uses a design
development process
to enhance problemsolving skills;
Students create and
analyze models using
Autodesk Inventor
2013.
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Teaches applied logic
through work with
electronic circuitry,
which students
design, construct and
test for functionality.
Students use MultiSIM to design, test and
build circuits
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Students
Fischertechniks
to design
Studentsuse
design
& construct ballistic
and
program
a “factory”
to sort
between
device
to launch
ping pong
ball
at target
three colors of marbles
Explores technology
systems, manufacturing
processes, kinematics,
statics, material testing,
and addresses the
social and political
consequences of
technological change.
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Students learn to program Scorbot-ER 4u
and Prolight 1000 CNC machine
Enhances computer
modeling skills by
applying principles of
robotics and
automation to the
creation of models of
three-dimensional
designs.
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“Molly Monitor” designed to notify
teacher when
in dangerinof
Adjustable
desk child
allowsis students
escaping
classroom.
wheel
chair the
to access
computer
Students formulate the
solution to an openended engineering
question.
Students create, test,
and evaluate
prototypes, then
present and defend
their design to a panel
of engineers.
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Alabama Power
LEAP Mentoring
Program
Students attend
Engineering Day
 KBR
 Alabama
 UAB
Mentors from Alabama Power challenge
students
to design
roller coaster
Seniors attend
Engineering
Day at KBR
Power
2008 Just Plane Crazy:
1st Place Table Display & Interview Award
South’s BEST Regional Competition
Shea, Nagaria, & Chelsea
Devlin & Sean troubleshoot
problems during South’s BEST
competition
Complete Application, Student/Parent
Contact, & Personal Essay
 Obtain Letter of Reference from Math or
Science Teacher
 Have counselor forward copy of transcript
and standardized test scores
 Open House February 11th 6:00 p.m. at
SVTA Campus
 Application Deadline February 28th, 2014
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