03 - Keys To Success in Engineering Study
03 - Keys To Success in Engineering Study
03 - Keys To Success in Engineering Study
Chapter Overview
You can do it! What is success? Goal setting Strengthening your commitment Keys to success in engineering study Models for viewing your education Structure your life situation
Poorly prepared students have succeeded Highly qualified students have failed What makes the difference?
What is Success?
Goal Setting
How can you ever expect to get somewhere if you dont know where you want to go?
Attributes Model What knowledge, skills, and attitudes will you have when you graduate? Employment Model What do employers look for in new engineering graduates? Student Involvement Model What can you do to ensure that you get a quality education?
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An ability to apply knowledge of math, science, and engineering An ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data An ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs An ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams An ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems An understanding of professional and ethical responsibility
Employment Model
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Personal qualifications including maturity, initiative, enthusiasm, poise, appearance, integrity, flexibility, and the ability to work with people Scholastic qualification as shown by grades in all subjects or in a major field Specialized courses relating to a particular field of work Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing Kind and amount of employment while in college Experience in campus activities, especially participation and leadership in extracurricular life
Part-Time Work
Influence of Family
Influence of Friends
Other influences?
Select a group leader to keep the discussion on topic and a recorder who will report out for the group
Discuss the implications of having each of these mindsets for success in engineering study
Appoint a group leader to keep on topic and a reporter to report out on what was discussed