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RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGY
ME and EnE 1010
Engineering - The Problem Solving Profession of Leaders
David Bayless, Ph.D., P.E., Fellow of ASME and NAIGerald Loehr Professor
September 1, 2015
RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYME EnE 1010
What is Engineering?
"Engineering refers to the practice of organizing the design, construction, and operation of any artifice which transforms the physical world around us to meet some recognized need."
G.F.C. Rogers: p.6
Definition #1: Engineering is the profession that is concerned with solving the material problems of society
Definition #2: Engineering is the profession that creates, maintains and operates society's technology.
RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYME EnE 1010
• Inventors• Creators of things that work• Masters of their environment• Problem Solvers• Leaders• Servants
Who are Engineers?
RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYME EnE 1010
What is a “Mechanical Engineer?”
• Definition from Dr. Bayless (and many others)
“A mechanical engineer designs, builds, and uses machines to convert energy into useful outputs.”
RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYME EnE 1010
Achievements of Mechanical Engineers
• Automobile• Apollo moon landings• Central power generation• Agricultural
mechanization• Biomechanics and
bioengineering
• Mass production (especially integrated circuits)
• HVAC (heating, ventilation, and air conditioning)
• Computer aided engineering
• Airplane• Codes and Standards
RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYME EnE 1010
What do you need to succeed as an engineer?
• Accredited degree• Licensure• Confidence
• Competence• Leadership skills
• Communication (story telling)• Character/Integrity• Passion/Drive• Engagement/Motivate• Vision
RUSS COLLEGE OF ENGINEERING AND TECHNOLOGYME EnE 1010
Further Questions?
www.ohio.edu/engineering/RLI