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    Engineering involves applying math and science to solve problems and improve lives. Engineers design useful products and systems across many disciplines like mechanical, electrical, chemical and more (1). Engineering careers offer high earning potential, good job security, and starting salaries that increase substantially over a career (2). To become an engineer requires strong skills in math, science, communication and teamwork, as well as a college degree (3).

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    What is Engineering?

    Engineering Week 2011

    What is engineering?
    According to Websters Dictionary:

    Engineers apply math and science for the betterment of society through:

    Engineering
    The application of math and science by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people.

    Design

    Manufacturing

    Research & Development

    Management

    Continual Improvement

    Logistics

    Above all, engineers are problem solvers who make things work better, more efficiently, quicker and cheaper.

    Salary Comparisons
    Career
    Fast Food Cook Cosmetologist Auto Mechanic Realtor Reporter

    *Average salaries from May 2009, Bureau of Labor Statistics Website **Factor is average salary / years of college

    College (years)
    0 0 0 0 4

    Average Salary*
    $18,230 $27,070 $37,880 $53,100 $43,270

    Hourly Rate
    $8.76/hr $13.02/hr $18.21/hr $25.53/hr $20.80/hr

    Factor (thousands)**
    11

    Physical Therapist
    Chemist Veterinarian Accountant Registered Nurse Pharmacist Computer Programmer Computer Engineer Mechanical Engineer

    8
    4 8 4 4 6 4 4 4

    $76,220
    $72,740 $90,110 $67,430 $66,530 $106,630 $74,690 $91,540 $80,580

    $36.64/hr
    $34.97/hr $43.32/hr $32.42/hr $31.99/hr $51.27/hr $35.91/hr $44.01/hr $38.74/hr

    9
    22 11 16 16 17 18 22 20 Higher Factor Is Better!

    Electrical Engineer
    Civil Engineer Chemical Engineer Petroleum Engineer Medical Doctor Lawyer

    4
    4 4 4 10 6

    $86,250
    $81,180 $91,670 $119,960 $168,550 $129,020

    $41.47/hr
    $39.03/hr $44.07/hr $57.67/hr $81.03/hr $62.03/hr

    21
    20 22 30 16 21

    Earning Potential vs. Minimum Wage


    105,000 95,000 85,000 75,000 65,000 55,000 45,000 35,000 25,000 15,000
    0 5 10 15 20 25 30 35 40

    B.S. (Engineering) M.S. (Engineering) Ph.D. (Engineering) HS (min. wage)

    Years AFTER H.S. Graduation (based on 1998 salary data)

    Engineers have high earning potentials over the course of their career. Since 2000, engineering salaries have increased by ~35%.

    Engineering Disciplines
    Major Disciplines
    Mechanical Electrical Chemical Civil Industrial

    Other Disciplines
    Automotive Aerospace Agricultural Biomedical Computer Environmental Materials Nuclear Robotics Safety

    Mechanical Engineering
    Concerned with design, manufacture & operation of a wide range of components, devices, or systems:
    microscopic parts (nanotechnology) to gigantic gears heating, ventilation, refrigeration manufacturing equipment (tanks, motors, pumps) laser technology biomedical applications automotive industry computer-aided design, automation, robotics

    Broadest of all the engineering disciplines in its range of activities

    Chemical Engineering
    Gasoline Plastic Energy (natural gas, oil heating, coal) Adhesives Clothing Building Materials

    Applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems

    Electrical Engineering
    Play a role in almost everything we interact with on a daily basis. They design smaller, cheaper, and better: cell phones computers power systems appliances robots

    Apply specialized skill to the design, manufacture, application, installation, and operation of electrical products and systems.

    Civil Engineering
    Create solutions to cope with:
    air quality issues decaying cities, roadways and bridges clogged airports and highways polluted streams, rivers and lakes

    Design solutions to cope with many of our planets most serious problems.

    Industrial Engineering
    Design data processing systems Integrate activities of finance, engineering and management Develop systems for planning, cost analysis, production and quality of products

    Stresses design, improvement, and installation of integrated systems of people, material, and equipment for the effective production of goods or services in all types of industries

    Good Traits for Engineers


    Enjoy solving problems Like working with other people (strong teamwork skills) Interested in serving human needs Want to make things work better Strive for continual improvement Able to adapt to a changing environment Good communication skills Strong study skills Desire to constantly learn new things Data analysis skills Strong computer skills

    College Entrance Requirements


    Required

    Algebra I & II
    Trigonometry Physics Computer Programming

    Geometry
    Calculus Chemistry Social Studies

    Foreign Languages
    Highly Recommended Not Required AP Chemistry AP Calculus

    Fine Arts/Humanities

    AP Physics AP Biology

    Any Advanced Placement classes really help prepare you for college and in most cases drastically help lighten your load.

    College Advice

    The next 2-3 years in high school and especially the following 4-8 years in college drastically impact the quality of your adult life!!!

    Cooperative Education
    Typically a five year program with alternating periods of book learning (school) and application (work, typically in industry).
    Year Fall Spring Summer

    1
    2 3 4 5

    School
    Work School Work School

    School
    Work School Work School

    School
    Work School Work School

    Benefits of a Cooperative Education Pay for your college education ($36,000/YR or more) Gain valuable experience, real engineering work Increase your market value at graduation (considerably) Usually assures job offer from co-op company Offers well deserved and beneficial break from school!

    Summary
    Engineers have been involved in almost everything you see, touch, or rely upon

    Engineering can be an exciting career full of opportunities

    Job market is generally good

    Pay and benefits are among the top for the level of education

    Opportunities for leadership, global travel, and benefiting humankind abound

    An engineering degree can open many doors to careers in other exciting areas such as medicine, law, business administration, PhD (research, teaching, etc.)

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