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The following material is from the American Society for Engineering Education.
 ENGINEERING
 | So what’s up with engineering?
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| Why should you study engineering? |
| From aerospace to oceans: What’s the
Engineering Alphabet? |
| Do you have the RIGHT STUFF to be an engineer?
Assess yourself! |
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| How do you pick the right engineering school?
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| How do you get into college? |
| How do you pay for engineering school? |
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 ENGINEERING
ALPHABET
| Aerospace Engineering |
| Agricultural Engineering |
| Architectural Engineering |
| Bioengineering/Biomedical Engineering
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| Ceramic Engineering |
| Chemical Engineering |
| Civil Engineering |
| Computer Engineering |
| Electrical Engineering |
| Environmental Engineering |
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| Fire Protection Engineering |
| Industrial Engineering |
| Manufacturing Engineering |
| Mechanical Engineering |
| Metallurgy and Materials Engineering
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| Mineral and Mining Engineering |
| Nuclear Engineering |
| Ocean Engineering |
| Transportation Engineering |
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QUESTIONS
STUDENTS ASK MOST ABOUT ENGINEERING
| What is engineering? |
| What is the career outlook for engineers?
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| What type of education do I need to become an
engineer? |
| What type of academic background do I need to
get into engineering school? |
| I goofed around a little in high school. Now I
realize I want to get serious and apply to engineering school. Is it too late for me?
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| How do I select a quality engineering school?
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| When must I declare an engineering field? |
| Will I have time for extracurricular
activities? How many hours a day will I have to study? |
| How open is engineering to women? |
| How open is engineering to minorities?
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| Can I afford an engineering education?
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| Will I need to go to graduate school?
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| What is professional registration? Will I need
to get it after college? |
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 Sample
Job Titles and Entry Level Salaries:
| Computer Engineering |
$42,859 |
| Computer Programming |
$39,148 |
| Computer Science |
$41,561 |
| Electrical Engineer |
$42,931 |
| Engineering Technology |
$38,654 |
| Information Sciences |
$37,367 |
| Managing Info Systems |
$38,830 |
| Mechanical Engineer |
$40,931 |
| Manufacturing Technology |
$25,000 - $50,000 |
| Precision machinists and toolmakers (within 8 - 10 years). |
$41,000 |
| Electrical Technology |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
| Biomedical Technology |
$20,000 - $50,000 |
ASSESS
YOURSELF
Do You Fit the Profile? Would an engineering career fit your interests and lifestyle?
Answer these questions and find out.
- Do you get good grades in math
and science?
- Do you enjoy knowing how things
work?
- Do you ever think of new or
better ways to do things?
- If you get a gift that says
“Assembly Required” do you put it together yourself?
- Do you like to work with
computers and play video games?
- Do you like to do mazes and
jigsaw puzzles?
- Do you usually make sound
decisions and do people trust your judgment?
- Can you express yourself easily
and clearly?
- Do you work well with others?
- Do you like to know
“why” ?
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If you answered
“Yes” to many or most questions, your potential for success in engineering is
high. Each of the above questions is important for the following reasons:
- Math and science are basic tools
in engineering.
- Wanting to know “how it
works” is essential to finding better ways to design things.
- The desire to figure things out
and “do it better” is an important drive in engineers.
- See No. 3
- Computers and video games provide
an introduction to working with graphics as well as to problem-solving.
- Analytical problem solving, the
skill you use when working on mazes and puzzles, is among the most important aspects of
engineering work.
- As an engineer, your ability to
focus on the problem at hand and make knowledgeable comments and decisions will help you
gain respect and will make you a valuable member of the engineering team.
- Engineers must be able to explain
ideas and decisions to all audiences.
- Engineers work with technologists
and technicians as a team. They must be able to work with people who have different
backgrounds and special interests.
- Wanting to know how things work
is something that drives all engineers. This curiosity encourages engineers to break
complex problems into more simple ones that will be easier to handle.
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IS
ENGINEERING TECHOLOGY FOR YOU?
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| What Do Technologists and Technicians Do? |
| History of Engineering Technology |
| Engineering Technology Programs |
| Admission Requirements |
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ALPHABET: ENGINEERING TECHNOLOGY DISCIPLINES
| Chemical Engineering Technology |
| Civil and Construction Engineering Technology |
| Electrical and Electronic Engineering
Technology |
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| Manufacturing Engineering Technology |
| Mechanical Engineering Technology |
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PAYING
FOR COLLEGE
| Applying for Aid |
| Federal Aid |
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| State Aid |
| Financial Aid Links |
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WHY
STUDY ENGINEERING: THE TOP 10 BENEFITS
| Job Satisfaction |
| Variety of Career Opportunities |
| Challenging Work |
| Intellectual Development |
| Potential to Benefit Society |
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| Financial Security |
| Prestige |
| Professional Environment |
| Technological and Scientific Discovery |
| Creative Thinking |
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FAMOUS
ENGINEERS
| Scott Adams, cartoonist and creator of
“Dilbert” |
| Neil Armstrong, astronaut and first
person to set foot on the moon |
| Leonid Brezhnev, leader of the former
Soviet Union |
| Alexander Calder, sculptor/artist
renowned for his mobiles; winner of United Nations Peace Medal |
| Jimmy Carter, 39th President of the
United States |
| Leonardo Da Vinci, Renaissance innovator,
scientist, and artist |
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inventor of the light bulb, phonograph, and more than 1,000 other devices |
| Lillian and Frank Gilbreth, pioneers in
the field of time-and-motion studies and parents of 12 children. They used their
industrial engineering skills to run their household and those efforts are the subject of
the book and family film Cheaper by the Dozen. |
| Roberto C. Goizueta, former chairman and
chief executive of Coca-Cola |
| Herbie Hancock, jazz musician |
| Alfred Hitchcock, film director best
known for suspense classics, such as Psycho and The Birds |
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| Herbert Hoover, 31st President of the
United States |
| Lee Iacocca, former chairman and CEO of Chrysler
Corp. |
| Bill Koch, yachtsman and captain of America’s
Cup team |
| Tom Landry, former Dallas Cowboys coach |
| Hedy Lamar, actress and inventor |
| Jair Lynch, 1992 and 1996 Olympic gymnast |
| Arthur Nielsen, developer of Nielsen
rating system |
| John Sununu, former White House Chief of
Staff for President George Bush, former governor of New Hampshire, current CNN commentator
on “Crossfire.” |
| David Robinson, Olympic and professional
basketball star |
| Boris Yeltsin, president of Russia |
| John F. Welch, Jr., chairman and chief
executive of General Electric |
| Montel Williams, author and syndicated
talk show host |
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| Additional Famous Engineers
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