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