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Projection of world
population growth
Engineers
• are problem solvers
• have firm grasp of fundamental principles of
engineering
• are analytical, detailed oriented, and creative
• have desire to be lifelong learners
• have ability to work outside their area of
specialization in other related fields
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Traits of Successful Engineers
Good Engineers
• have good communication and time management
skills
• have good “people skills”
• are good team player
• have ability to use modern tools to solve various
engineering problems or to solve problems in
various ways
• are active in the profession and community
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Distribution of Employment by
Disciplines
(2009)
(PE) exam
• Professional organizations
• Life-long learning
Mathematics
Technical content
technical problems
continuous improvement