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1 Intro
Engineering
Engineering Definitions
Problem solving
The profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural
sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgment
to develop ways to economically utilize the materials and the forces of
nature for the benefit of mankind. (OSU, n.d.)
Engineers have in common the desire to make the world a better place.
(VCSU, 2006)
Imhotep
Designed the pyramid near Memphis, Egypt around 2550 BC. (BBC, n.d.)
Imhotep
Imhotep
(BBC, n.d.)
Engineering School
Since the industrial revolution began in England about 1750, most would
think the study of engineering began there, too.
But military engineering was taught in France in the 1600s.
The Corps des Ponts et Chaussees was the first engineering school in the
world. Opened in France in 1747. (VCSU, 2006)
American Engineering
During the Revolution, the need for military and civil engineers became
great.
George Washington, whose background was in civil engineering, called for
the formation of engineering schools. (VCSU, 2006)
American Engineering
American Engineering
American Engineering
The 1900s
The automobile & two world wars demanded large numbers of engineers.
America was cut off from Europes scientific knowledge because of WW II.
This exposed a weakness in science and engineering education.(VCSU,
2006)
American Engineering
American Engineering
American Engineering
American Engineering
American Engineering
America quickly created NASA in 1958. The U.S. also put a man on the
moon before Russia in 1969.
John F. Kennedy closed the missile gap by deploying 1000 Minuteman
missiles - far more than Russia had. (VCSU, 2005/2006)
American Engineering
American Engineering
Job satisfaction
The No. 1 cause of unhappiness is job dissatisfaction.
Important to find a career you enjoy.
Variety of career opportunities
Neil Armstrong, Jimmy Carter, and Alfred Hitchcock all started with an
engineering education. (ASEE, 2004)
Challenging work
Problems will be open-ended
No single answer
No answer in the back of the book
No teacher to tell you that you are right or wrong
You find a solution and persuade others that yours is the best one
(ASEE, 2004)
Intellectual development
Benefit society
You can choose projects that benefit society
Cleaning the environment
Developing prosthetic aids for disabled persons
Finding new sources of energy (ASEE, 2004)
Financial security
This should not be your only reason for choosing a career in engineering
However, you will be well paid
Engineering graduates receive the highest starting salary of any discipline
(ASEE, 2004)
Prestige
Professional environment
Creative thinking
We are in a time of rapid social and technological
changes, therefore, the need for engineers to think
creatively is greater than ever before. (ASEE, 2004)
ENGINEERING IS EVERYWHERE
ENGINEERING IS EVERYWHERE
Sources
ASEE. (2004). The top 10 benefits of an engineering career. Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website:
http://www.engineeringk12.org
BBC. (n.d.). Imhotep (fl. 2667-2648 BC). Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/history/historic_figures/imhotep.shtml
Encyclopedia.com. (n.d.). National defense education act. Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website:
http://www.encyclopedia.com/html/N/NatlD1efe.asp
North Dakota State University. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website: http://www.ndsu.nodak.edu
Ohio State University. (n.d.). Retrieved April 15, 2006, from Ohio state University website:
http://www.matsceng.ohio-state.edu/about/
Valley City State University. (2005/2006). Technology education 675 research and assessment in technology
education unit 1 reading assignment realizing excellence. Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website:
http://www.vcsu.edu
Valley City State University. (2006). Technology education 660 design for engineering unit 1 reading assignment.
Retrieved April 15, 2006 from the website: http://www.vcsu.edu
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