Welcome Night for Parents &

Guardians of Stage 1 (1st year)

UCD Engineering Students

12th October 201112th October 2011

Information session: 7:30-8:30pm

“an opportunity to meet academic and support staff,

to learn more about life as a UCD Engineering

student and about careers for graduate engineers”

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Welcome Night Talk

• Professor Gerry Byrne (Dean of

Engineering and Principal, UCD College of

Engineering & Architecture) - Introduction

• Dr. David Timoney, - Engineering Studies &

Programme PathwaysProgramme Pathways

• Fr. John Callanan and Naoimh O’Regan

Student support services

• Professor Gerry Byrne - Career and

research opportunities for engineering

graduates.

• Closing remarks and Q&A 2

University

CollegeUCD College of Engineering

and ArchitectureCollege

Programme Board

About UCD…(25,000 students)

School Engineering Schools...

School

Programme Board

Programme Office

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UCD College Engineering and Architecture

6 Schools

1. School of Architecture

2. School of Biosystems Engineering

3. School of Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering

4. School of Civil, Structural and Environmental

Engineering

5. School of Electrical, Electronic &

Communications Engineering

6. School of Mechanical and Materials Engineering

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Newstead, Clonskeagh (Civil / Structural Engineering)

Engineering and Materials Science Centre(Chemical & Bioprocess, Electrical, Electronic &

Communications, Mechanical & Materials Eng.)

Agriculture and Food Science Centre

(Biosystems Engineering) 5

Newstead Engineering & Materials Science

Science

N11

Agriculture

and Food

Science

Centre

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Dr. David TimoneySchool of Mechanical & Materials Engineering

Engineering Studies at UCD

&

Programme Pathways

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Engineering Education

Engineers must learn to apply scientific and mathematical principles to solve problems faced by mankind.

Engineers create wealth.

Engineers need to be educated to solve;

(1) Identified problems of today, and

(2) Undefined problems of tomorrow.

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Grand Challenges facing mankind....

• Ever-increasing consumption needs of

billions of people;

• Energy supply / Climate Change

• Drinking Water Supply / Flood control• Drinking Water Supply / Flood control

• Food Supply

• Improving quality of life for an aging

population

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Abilities & Attributes of Graduate Engineers

Technical Understanding

• A sound knowledge of disciplinary fundamentals

• A strong grasp of mathematics

• A capacity to be creative and innovative

• The ability to apply theory in practice• The ability to apply theory in practice

Enabling Skills

• Work effectively in a business environment

• Communication skills

• Teamworking skills

• Business awareness of the implications of

engineering decisions and investments10

What is an Engineer?*

“An engineer is someone who uses math

and the sciences to mess with the world –

by designing and making things that

people will buy and use;

once you mess with the world, you are

responsible for the mess you’ve made”

(Final year Engineering Students at an American University, 2008)

*Educating Engineers: Designing for the Future of the Field (JBCarnegie Foundation for the

Advancement of Teaching) by Sheri D. Sheppard, Kelly Macatangay, Anne Colby, William M. Sullivan

Publisher: Jossey Bass (Wiley) (19 Dec 2008) , ISBN-13: 978-078797743611

INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN

HIGHER EDUCATION

• The "Bologna Declaration" was signed in

1999 by Ministers of Education from 29

European countries (including Ireland) in the

Italian city of Bologna (now 45 countries).

• The purpose was to create a European

“higher education area” by harmonising

academic degree standards and quality

assurance standards throughout Europe for

each major discipline.

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INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN

HIGHER EDUCATION

The objectives of the Bologna Declaration are :

• Adoption of a system of easily readable and

comparable degrees (structure & quality).

• Promotion of mobility of students and staff.

• Promotion of the European dimension in

higher education.

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INTERNATIONAL TRENDS IN

HIGHER EDUCATION

The basic framework:

• (i) First Cycle: Bachelors degree

(normally 3-years)

• (ii) Second Cycle: Masters’ degree

(normally 2-years)

• (iii)Third Cycle: Doctoral degree

(3-years).

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1. Complete a degree programme which is

accredited by Engineers Ireland*, and

2. Have a minimum of four years postgraduate

Becoming a Chartered Engineer

(C.Eng)

2. Have a minimum of four years postgraduate

training and engineering experience.

* Graduates of accredited programmes are recognised in 29

European countries and are accepted as equivalent by

professional bodies in Australia, Canada, Hong Kong, Japan,

New Zealand, South Africa, UK and USA.

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• “Engineers Ireland” recently declared that, to be

eligible to become Chartered, engineers

graduating from 2013 onwards will need a 5-year

accredited Master degree (or equivalent).

Chartered Engineers of the Future

accredited Master degree (or equivalent).

• Students entering from 2009 are affected.

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UCD Engineering Degree Programmes

• 4-Year BE Degree

� Professional engineering degree - to 2012.

• 5-Year BSc + ME Degrees (with specialisations)

� Graduate with BSc (Engineering Science) + ME (Master of Engineering) degrees.

� Accredited professional engineering � Accredited professional engineering qualification.

• 5-Year BSc + ME (Structural Engineering with Architecture)

� Graduate with BSc (SEwA) + ME (Master of Engineering) degrees.

� Accredited Professional Engineering qualification.

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UCD Engineering Degree Programme Pathways DN150

Choose one of:

� Biosystems

� Chemical & Bioprocess

� Civil

� Electronic &

Decision Point 1

Decision Point 2

Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5

Stage 1

(60 Credit)

Stage 2

(60 Credit)

Stage 3

(60 Credit)

Single-Stage ME (2-years, 120 Credit)

Master of Engineering (ME)* specialising in...

� Biomedical� Biosystems� Civil� Electronic & Computer� Energy Systems � Mechanical� Engineering with Business

DN150

Graduate after 5 years with both BSc (Engineering Science) and ME

� Electronic & Electrical

�Mechanical

�Omnibus “Flexible Option” (for Biomedical, Energy Systems, or Electronic & Computer Eng.)

Decision Point 1

Decision Point 2

*Minimum GPA Requiredfor Entry to ME Programmes

Stage One Engineering

(Common)Graduate after 4 years with BE

Bachelor of Engineering BiosystemsChemical and

BioprocessCivil Electrical Electronic Mechanical Biomedical Energy Systems

Stage 4 BE (60 Credit)

Graduate after 3 years with BSc (Engineering Science)

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UCD Engineering Degree Programme PathwaysDN140

Decision Point

Stage 2

(60 Credit)

Stage 3

(60 Credit)

Two-Stage ME (2-years, 120 Credit)

Master of Engineering ME (Structural Engineering with Architecture)*

DN140

BSc (Structural Engineering with Architecture)

Graduate after 3 years with BSc (Structural Engineering with Architecture)

Graduate after 5 years with both BSc and ME (Structural Engineering with Architecture)

Stage 1

(60 Credit)

Architecture)

*Minimum GPA Requiredfor Entry to ME Programmes

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• Students enter a common first year (except SEwA).

• Complete freedom of choice of specialisation at the end of

1 year (no quotas).

• Bachelors / Masters decision point & further specialisation

after 3 years

SUMMARY – Entry via DN150 “Engineering”

UCD Engineering Programme Pathways -

2011 Entrants

after 3 years

• Option to exit after 3 years to another European university

or to other careers with BSc (Eng. Sci) – not accredited.

• Students may graduate after four (undergraduate) years

with a “BE” degree, or

• Students may graduate after five years with both “BSc

(Engineering Science)” and “ME” degrees.

• Tuition fees apply at Masters level.20

BE Degrees Available (2011 entrants)

1. Biosystems Engineering

2. Chemical and Bioprocess Engineering (I.Chem.E. Accredited)

3. Civil Engineering

4. Electrical Engineering

5. Electronic Engineering

6. Mechanical Engineering

7. Biomedical Engineering

8. Energy Systems Engineering8. Energy Systems Engineering

ME Degrees Available (for 2011 entrants)

1. Biomedical Engineering

2. Biosystems Engineering

3. Civil Engineering

4. Electronic and Computer Engineering

5. Energy Systems Engineering

6. Mechanical Engineering

7. Engineering with Business 21

Stage 1 Engineering DN1502011-12 academic year

Semester 1

1. Physics for Engineers I

2. Chemistry for Engineers

3. Calculus for Engineers

4. Creativity in Design

5. Mechanics for Engineers

Semester 2

1. Physics for Engineers II

2. Energy Engineering

3. Linear Algebra for Engineers

One Option from list of 3;

� Chemical Engineering Process Principles5. Mechanics for Engineers

6. Electronic and Electrical Engineering I

� Chemical Engineering Process Principles

� Computer Science for Engineers I

� Design and Materials

Two free Electives (taken from within or

outside Engineering).

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Stage One Option Modules

If You Wish to Study You are Recommended to Take

Chemical & Bioprocess

Engineering

CHEN 10010

Chemical Eng. Process Principles

Civil Engineering MEEN 10060

Design & MaterialsDesign & Materials

Electrical, Electronic &

Computer Engineering,

Energy Systems

Engineering

COMP 10060

Computer Science for Engineers I

Mechanical, Biomedical

Engineering

MEEN 10060

Design & Materials

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ENGINEERING at UCD (2011-12)Stage One , Semester One

(6 core modules)

•Lectures (~14 per week x 12 weeks in 6 Modules)

•Practicals (~9 contact hours per week)

(Physics, Chemistry, Design, Electronic Engineering, (Physics, Chemistry, Design, Electronic Engineering,

Mechanics)

•Tutorials (~2 contact hours per week)

(Mathematics, Physics, Design, Mechanics)

(Average Semester One contact time

= 25.6 hours per week for 12 weeks)

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MODULES, CREDITS & STAGES – 1

• All UCD Degree Programmes are now made up

of MODULES in different subject areas.

• Engineering courses normally involve 12 • Engineering courses normally involve 12

modules per STAGE (Year).

• 5 CREDITS are accumulated per completed

module (60 per year).

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MODULES, CREDITS & STAGES - 2

The CREDIT is a unit of currency, part of the

European Credit Transfer System (ECTS), which

is designed to allow movement of students

between European Universities.

Each Module corresponds to 100-125 hours of

student work (including attendance at lectures,

tutorials, practical work, and time spent on

assignments, study, examinations, etc.)

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UCD Horizons

Under the UCD Horizons curriculum, students:

• have the opportunity to shape their own degree

• study 12 modules each year (full-time student)

– 10 of these will be core engineering modules

– the remaining 2 modules from anywhere in UCD– the remaining 2 modules from anywhere in UCD

(subject to module entry requirements, timetable and place availability)

• will have an opportunity to satisfy other interests.

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MODULES CATEGORIES

Core modules - student must take these and pass in

order to complete the degree programme.

Option modules - arise where the programme

allows some choice within its structure – a

student must choose a number of modules

from a list.

Elective modules - free choices from any subject

area of the University, subject to availability of

places and timetable constraints.28

MODULE LEVELS

Modules are offered at different levels, to reflect

the difficulty of the material.

LEVEL SUMMARY DESCRIPTION

0 Foundation/Access

1 Introductory (e.g. MEEN10050)

2 Intermediate

3 Degree

4 Masters

5 Doctoral

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TEACHING & LEARNING

Each module has a set of LEARNING OUTCOMES;

• knowledge,

• understanding,

• intellectual abilities,

• practical skills and • practical skills and

• general transferable skills

The learning is the student's responsibility;

• We provide TEACHING to help with this process,

but students have to do most of the LEARNING

work themselves.

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Engineering Programme Outcomes (Engineers Ireland Accreditation Requirements - Masters Level)

• Knowledge and understanding of the mathematics, sciences, engineering

sciences and technologies underpinning their branch of engineering.

• The ability to design components, systems or processes to meet specific

needs.

• The ability to identify, formulate, analyse and solve engineering

problems.

• The ability to design and conduct experiments and to apply a range of

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• The ability to design and conduct experiments and to apply a range of

standard and specialised research tools and techniques {replacing the

bachelors level outcome: “The ability to design and conduct experiments

and to analyse and interpret data”}

• The ability to work effectively as an individual, in teams and in multi-

disciplinary settings, together with the capacity to undertake lifelong

learning

• The ability to communicate effectively with the engineering community

and with society at large.

(Modules in Finance, Management and Economics are core for all)

ASSESSMENT

Continuous Assessment:

Takes place in all modules over the Semester, e.g MCQ’s; in-class

tests/quizzes; lab practicals

Exams at end of Semester One:

• Most modules use 2-hour examinations• Most modules use 2-hour examinations

• Revision week Saturday, 3 December to Friday, 9 December 2011

• Exams take place Saturday 10 to Wednesday 21 December 2011

Exams at end of Semester Two:

• Most modules use 2-hour examinations

• Revision week 23 April to 29 April 2012

• Exams take place Monday, 30 April to Saturday 12 May 201232

GRADE

All the components of the assessment of a module

will be combined to produce a grade.

GRADE POINT

Each grade is linked to a "Grade Point":-

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Grade Grade Point Description

A+ 4.2

ExcellentA 4.0

A- 3.8

B+ 3.6

Very GoodB 3.4

B- 3.2

C+ 3.0

GoodC 2.8

C- 2.6

D+ 2.4

PassD 2.2

D- 2.0

E 1.6 Marginal fail, may compensate

F, G 1.0, 0.4 Unacceptable (Fail)

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REPEATING A MODULE

A student who has failed a module may (in most

cases) take a “re-sit” exam (Normally at the end of

the next Semester).

Compensation

A student can recover (without repeating) from a

marginal fail (E grade) if he/she has good

grades in other modules in the same stage (GPA

= 2.0 or higher).

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GRADE POINT AVERAGE (GPA)

When a student has completed all the modules of a

stage, all the grade points are averaged to get a

Grade Point Average, or GPA, for that stage.

"Honours" Grades for a Degree"Honours" Grades for a Degree

Degree "Honours" classification is based on weighted

calculation;

70% for final stage

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GPA AWARD

> 3.68 First Class honours

3.08 to 3.67 Second Class Honours, Grade 1

"Honours" Grades for a Degree

3.08 to 3.67 Second Class Honours, Grade 1

2.48 to 3.07 Second Class Honours, Grade 2

2.00 to 2.47 Pass

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Study Abroad Opportunities

USA – (Exchange)

Massachusetts Institute of Technology

San Jose State University

University of Washington, Seattle

University of California, LA (UCLA)

University of California, Irvine

Australia– (Exchange)

University of Melbourne

University of Queensland

New Zealand – (Exchange)

University of Auckland

UCD Engineering Students have recently taken part of their programme at

University of California, Irvine

University of Santa Barbara, California

University of California, Berkeley

University of California, Davis

University of California, San Diego

San José State University, California

University of Virginia

Virginia Tech

Georgia Tech

University of Miami

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign

University of Connecticut

Europe – (ERASMUS)

EPFL Lausanne, Switzerland

St Etienne, France

Université Pierre et Marie Curie,

Paris, France

University of Stuttgart, Germany

University of Nottingham, UK

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Engineering Fresher’s GuideA Guide to First Year

WWW.UCD.IE/ENGINEER

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Summary

• University environment.

• Students must be self-motivated &

take charge of their own work.

• Lecture attendance not normally • Lecture attendance not normally

recorded.

• Failure to attend practicals can cause

problems.

• Student Adviser / Mentor system40

An brief overview of Student

Support Services in UCD

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Student Adviser to Engineering

Naoimh O ReganNaoimh O Regan

Chaplain/Student Adviser to

Engineering

Fr. John Callanan, S.J.

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Why might a student see a Student

Adviser/ Chaplain?

• Practical Queries

• Personal Difficulties

• Academic Problems

• Financial Difficulties• Financial Difficulties

• Advice on the Support Services in UCD

• A Friendly Face! You can come to us with anything – no matter how ‘small’ or how deeply serious the concern

• Referral and advice on specialist supports

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First Year Supports

(In House)

• Peer Mentors

• Academic Mentors

• Programme Office – 1st Floor Engineering

Older students – Every Student

has a Peer Mentor.

Academic Staff

• Programme Office – 1st Floor Engineering

Building

• Student Advisers

• Chaplains

Everything & Anything!!

Programme Staff: Knowledge

of Modules & registration

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Engineering and

Architecture

Programme

Office Staff

Room 122Room 122

First Floor,

Engineering and

Materials Science

Centre

http://www.ucd.ie/eacollege/engarch/45

University - Wide Supports

Student Health Service- Located in the

Student Centre access to:

• General Practitioners

• Nurses

• Psychologists/Counsellors (Free of Charge)

• Psychiatrist –Part time

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UCD ACCESS CENTRE

dss@ucd.ie

• Visual

• Hearing

• Mental Health difficulties

• Physical and or Mobility disabilities• Physical and or Mobility disabilities

• Specific Learning Difficulties eg dyslexia

• Aspergers Syndrome

• Chronic Illness or long term medical conditions eg MS

Outcomes: Extra Time in Exams, Sitting Exams elsewhere (smaller centre)

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Encouraging student responsibility

• Support services available, but students must

seek support and guidance themselves.

• Encourage your student to discuss issues with

University staff.University staff.

Where am I? 3rd Floor in Engineering Building

Rm 325A–Open Door Policy or email for

appointment!!! naoimh.oregan@ucd.ie

www.ucd.ie/studentadvisers

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In Summary

• Student Advisers/Chaplains are

themselves a support service

• Also a link to the wider range of University • Also a link to the wider range of University

support services.

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Thank you for Listening

I will now introduce

Fr. John CallananFr. John Callanan

– Chaplain for Engineering

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Engineering Welcome Night12th October 2011

Careers in Engineering

Professor Gerry Byrne Chartered Engineer

Professor of Mechanical Engineering

Dean of Engineering

Principal, College of Engineering & Architecture

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Outline

• Talk about life after graduation, career options…

• Some career and employment pointers in the

different Engineering disciplinesdifferent Engineering disciplines

• Importance of Engineering-based research in

21st Century Ireland

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The Big Picture…

• In future most of our students will leave UCD

with a Master of Engineering (M.E.) degree

• This will be a fully-accredited honours-level

professional qualification – a truly global professional qualification – a truly global

employment passport

• Besides specific knowledge they will have

acquired a strong mental training and developed

analytically-based problem-solving skills that are

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Where Will They Go?

• Directly into employment, mostly in companies, in Ireland and overseas– Many of the world’s leading companies have significant operations in Ireland

– Starting salaries tend to be highly competitive – Starting salaries tend to be highly competitive compared to other professions

• Undertake further studies leading to higher degrees e.g. doctoral (PhD) research

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Employment after Graduation

• Irish Engineering industry (research, design, manufacturing, consultancy, services ….. established and start-up companies)

• Overseas companies, often subsidiaries of major global corporations e.g. in bioengineering, global corporations e.g. in bioengineering, electronics, pharmaceuticals, software

• Engineering posts in the public sector

• Shift direction either across disciplines or to other areas such as consultancy or financial services

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Opportunities are strong

despite the recession..

• Ireland has a strong industrial sector in Bioengineering, (Bio)-Chemicals, Pharmaceuticals, Food and Electronics/Software/Communications: these Electronics/Software/Communications: these sectors continually recruit Electronic, Chemical and Mechanical Engineers

• Energy is now a key priority: e.g. there is currently a huge demand for Electrical Engineers – outstanding job potential

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Outstanding Opportunities in

Renewable Energy

ENERCON E126 in EMDEN - One of the largest Wind Turbine in the World

6 MW, 126m Diameter, Tower 135m high 57

Wind Turbine Design and Manufacturing

ENERCON

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The Role of the Engineer – Chile, October 2010

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Chilean Mine and Irish Engineering

Element 6

a DeBeers Company60

Opportunities in Renewable Energy

are very strong..

Engineering needs Creative

and imaginative people

Openhydro Group, Ireland61

Deployment France October 2011

2MW, 16m Diameter - Deployment France October 2011 62

Deployment France October 2011

2MW, 16m DiameterOpenHydro

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Dun Laoghaire

Rathdown

County Council 64

A. N. Other

Junior Composite Designer at Team Lotus Location

United Kingdom

Industry

Mechanical or Industrial Engineering

Overview

Current

• Junior Composite Designer at Team Lotus

Education

• Cranfield University

• University College Dublin

Experience Experience

Junior Composite Designer

Team Lotus

Automotive industry

September 2011 – Present (2 months) Hingham, Norfolk

Education

Cranfield University

Motorsport Engineering and Management

2010 – 2011

University College Dublin

BE (Mechanical Engineering)

2005 – 2009 65

A. N. Other

Director of Strategy and Market Dynamics at

Ingersoll Rand, IndianapolisIndiana Area

Industry : Consumer Electronics

Overview

Current

• Director of Strategy and Market Dynamics at Ingersoll Rand

Past

• Engagement Manager at McKinsey & Co.

• Consultant at Bain & Co.

• Engineer at Ford Motor Co.

Northwestern University –

Kellogg School of Management

MBA

2002 – 2003

• Engineer at Ford Motor Co.

Education

• Northwestern University - Kellogg School of Management

• University of Detroit Mercy

• Purdue University

• University College Dublin

Experience

Director of Strategy and Market Dynamics

Ingersoll Rand

Public Company; IR; Machinery industry

May 2010 – Present (1 year 6 months)

Engagement Manager

University of Detroit Mercy

MEM, Engineering Management

1998 – 2000

Purdue University

MSME, Mechanical Engineering

1994 – 1996

University College Dublin

BE, Mechanical Engineering

1990 – 1994

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A.N. Other

Electrical & SCADA Engineer, at ESB

Location : Ireland

Industry : Renewables & Environment

Overview

Current

• Electrical & SCADA Engineer, at ESB Telecoms

Past Past

• Railway Engineer (Electrical) at Mott MacDonald

• Researcher at Energy Needs Ireland (ENI)

• Customer Service Agent at Perlico

Education

• University College Dublin

• BE (Electrical Engineering) 2008

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Salaries for Engineering Graduates

(Permanent, 2008)

• 0-2 years: 30k - 35k€

• 2-5 years: 35k – 50k€• 2-5 years: 35k – 50k€

• 5+ years: 40k – 100k€

Source: techskills.ie

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Engineering our Future…

• It has a large and important base of top-tier companies now facing very strong global competitive challenges

• Higher-value (research, advanced development) activities are central to longer-term survival of this industry –recognised by massive recent Government investment in are central to longer-term survival of this industry –recognised by massive recent Government investment in research

• High quality academic research in Engineering is an essential underpinning for a broader ‘knowledge economy’ (e.g. energy, communications, biomedical, systems biology...)

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Why is Research Important to

our Students?

• International experience shows that the best higher education student experience tends to be located in a high quality university research environment

• Their Lecturers and Professors stay up-to-date with the leading-edge developments in the fieldleading-edge developments in the field

• Research studies provides an increasingly-important career option on graduation

• Many of the best jobs in the future knowledge economy will require people with advanced research qualifications in Engineering

• New company start-ups are very often originate from University Engineering research projects 70

AFTER GRADUATION...

…THE SKY’S THE LIMIT!…THE SKY’S THE LIMIT!71

Brief Q&A Session

Many thanks !

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