what is engineering? dean lydia prendergast ru - school of engineering
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What is Engineering?
Dean Lydia Prendergast
RU - School of Engineering
What is Engineering? Definition
An Engineer works on the railroad.
FALSE! This is a myth And a very OLD
interpretation
What is Engineering? Definition (1)
To Engineer: To plan, manage, and put through by skillful acts or contrivance; to maneuver.
What is Engineering? Definition (2)
Engineering: The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems.
What is Engineering? Types of Engineering at Rutgers
Engineering: The application of scientific and mathematical principles to practical ends such as the design, manufacture, and operation of efficient and economical structures, machines, processes, and systems. Biomedical Bioenvironmental Chemical and Biochemical Civil and Environmental Electrical and Computer Industrial and Systems Materials Science Mechanical and Aerospace
Find out more about majors and careers at http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/CareerHandouts.html
What is Engineering? Biomedical Engineering
Biomedical Engineers work collaboratively with scientists, medical professionals, and other engineers to develop devices and processes that improve health. Artificial prosthetics Biomedical imaging Biocompatible tissues
What is Engineering? Bioenvironmental Engineering
Bioenvironmental Engineers study biological and living systems to solve problems related to: Plants, Animals, Food, Wastes, Natural environment.
What is Engineering? Chemical & Biochemical Engineering
Chemical and Biochemical Engineers gain expertise, design, and evaluate the development and manufacturing of products such as: Plastics Petrochemicals Energy fuels Food Pharmaceuticals
What is Engineering? Civil Engineering
Civil Engineers plan, design, and supervise the construction of large-scale facilities that keep the modern world running. Bridges Buildings Tunnels Dams Highways Space satellites Mass transit systems Wastewater treatment plants
What is Engineering? Electrical & Computer Engineering
Electrical and Computer Engineers gain expertise in the areas of Communications, Digital Signal Processing, Automatic Control, Electronic Circuits, Solid State Electronics, Digital Systems, Computer Vision, Virtual Reality and VLSI design. Electrical/Computer engineers can work in this fields: Hardware and Software Computing Consumer Electronics Wireless Communications Information Technology
What is Engineering? Industrial and Systems Engineering
Industrial and Systems Engineers make systems of people, materials, equipment, and energy work efficiently, safely and economically. Seaport operations Design facility layouts Predict the lifetime of
electronic components Analyze systems
What is Engineering? Materials Science and Engineering
Materials Science Engineers study the interplay of different materials' structure, performance, properties, and synthesis, with the goal of designing and producing new materials and new applications of existing materials. Fiber optic cable Nanomaterials Glass Marble Diamonds
Ceramic tiles
What is Engineering?Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering
Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers rely upon knowledge of matter, energy conversions, motion, and forces to design mechanisms, machines, and structures. Internal combustion engines Electronic equipment Robots Solar energy systems Rocket engines Steam and gas turbines
What is Engineering? Why choose Engineering?
An engineering student learns to be an analytical thinker, a good problem solver, and a well-rounded individual.
Stable career choice.
$$ Highest paid of the 4 yr degrees. $$
Good first degree for careers in medicine, research, law, and business.
What is Engineering? Salaries (1)
Job Title Salary
Teacher Aide $19,805
Data Entry Clerk $27,277
Machine Operator $29,645
Customer Service Rep $32,143
General Maintenance $33,748
Auto Mechanic $33,851
Coach $37,337
Carpenter $40,042
HVAC Mechanic $40,829
Electrician $42,361
Accountant $44,139
Teacher $51,800
Information from www.salary.com
Job Title Salary
Civil Engineer $54,864
Mechanical Engineer $59,008
Industrial Engineer $59,567
Electrical Engineer $61,572
Find out more about majors and careers at RU at http://careerservices.rutgers.edu/CareerHandouts.html
What is Engineering? Salaries (2)
Non-Engineering vs. EngineeringChemist - Requires a bachelor's degree and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 47k
Chemical Engineer- Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 60k
General Laborer - Requires a high school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 28k
Civil Engineer - Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 55k
Electric Technician - Requires a high school diploma and 0-3 years of experience in the field. 40k
Electrical Engineer - Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 62k
Mechanic Technician - Requires a high school diploma and 0-2 years of experience in the field. 36k
Mechanical Engineer - Requires a bachelor's degree in engineering and 0-3 years of experience in the field. 59k
What is Engineering? Salaries (3)
What is Engineering?
Why choose Rutgers Engineering?
Rutgers known as the ‘Public-Ivy’.
Stable career choice.
Highest paid of the 4 yr degrees.
Good first degree for careers in medicine, research, law, and business.
Great education for the money.
Pursue other career options simultaneously.
Live on campus or commute (for NJ residents).
Continue the legacy of extraordinary engineers – opening more doors for future generations.
What is Engineering? 2007 Admit Data # Applicants: 5799 # Seats available: 580
Average SAT Math: 670 Critical Reading: 590
Average HS Rank: 85%ile
What is Engineering?
Questions and Comments
Dean Lydia Prendergast [email protected] you for your time.
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