is engineering for me? what is an engineer? problem solver

Is Engineering for Me?Is Engineering for Me?

What is an Engineer?

PROBLEM SOLVER

Engineers are problem solvers.

→Use available technology to solve problems

→Rely on creativity and academic skills

→Use math, science, and computers

It is very important to note that even though the tasks are very different, many of the methods used are common to all engineers.

Engineers are problem solvers.

→Use available technology to solve problems

→Rely on creativity and academic skills

→Use math, science, and computers

It is very important to note that even though the tasks are very different, many of the methods used are common to all engineers.

THE ENGINEERING PROCESS:THE ENGINEERING PROCESS:

IDENTIFY and define a problem

IDENTIFY and define a problem

Implement Solution

Implement Solution

ANALYZEthe problem

ANALYZEthe problem

Propose solutionsPropose solutions

Select and Design preferred solution

Select and Design preferred solution

The First Engineers

Egyptians

ENGINEERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY

GREEKSROMANSMAYANSAZTECSEnglish

TYPES OF ENGINEERSTYPES OF ENGINEERS

CIVIL

CHEMICAL

ELECTRICAL

COMPUTER

INDUSTRIAL

MECHANICAL

AERONAUTICAL

Material

Agricultural

Bio-Systems

Architectural

Mining

TYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERSTYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS STRUCTURAL

TRANSPORTATION

GEOTECHNICAL

ENVIRONMENTAL

WATER RESOURCES

CONSTRUCTION

Structural Engineer

Design and build structures.

Mainly designs bridges, buildings, and tunnels

Transportation Engineer

Designs transportation highway systems

Models traffic flow, delay, etc.

Develops timing system for traffic signals.

Horizontal CurveVertical Curve

Geotechnical Engineer

Perform site investigations

Foundation DesignTunnel DesignEmbankment

DesignRetaining Wall

Design

Environmental Engineer

Designs and plans prevention, control and remediation of environmental health hazards.

Environmental engineers will frequently specialize in one area, like air pollution, water pollution, landfill design, etc.

Water Resource Engineer

Duties Data collection Hydrologic and hydraulic

modeling Perform watershed

assessments Preparation of drainage and

water quality technical reports Conduct stormwater utilities

feasibility studies and implementation

Perform drainage calculations for design discharges, open channels, weirs and collection systems

perform storm water quality related design (BMPS)

Construction Engineer

Develop Pert/CPM diagrams

Performance Calculations

Analyze Maps, Drawings, Blueprints, Aerial Photographry, and topographic maps.

STRUCTURAL ENGINEERSSTRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

Who does this?

TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERSTRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS

Who does this?

ENVIRONMENTAL

ENGINEERS

ENVIRONMENTAL

ENGINEERS

Who does this?

GEOTECHNICAL

ENGINEERS

GEOTECHNICAL

ENGINEERS

Who does this?

WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERSWATER RESOURCE ENGINEERS

Who does this?

Tips:

How to Become an Engineer!

•Take as much math and science as possible•Take ACT and SAT in your junior year•Consider Co-Op Schools•Look for scholarships

How to Become an Engineer!

Suggested High School Education:

Additional Chemistry

Computer Class

Graphic Class

KYTC

Applications accepted for UK, Western, Ky State, and UL

Summer Job and stipend

$4850 – freshman and sophomore

$5250 – juniors and seniors

Check out state website: transportation.ky.gov/scholarship/info.asp

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Scholarships!