Let me introduce myself.

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Engineering Make a World of Difference

• Let me introduce myself.
• Who I am
• Who I work for
• What I do
• What I love about my job

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Do any of you know an engineer or technician?
What do you know about engineers and technicians?

• What are some of the things they do?

• What kinds of skills do they use?

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• What is an engineer/technician?

• Someone devoted to designing, building and
  operating the structures, machines and other
  important devices of industry and everyday life.
• Computers and Games
• Wind Solar Energy
• Roads, Buildings Bridges
• Medical Devices
• Dams Electrical Grids
• Sports Equipment
• Cars, Trucks Planes

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What does an engineer/technician do?

• He or she is curious, observing their
  surroundings and applying math and science to
  create something of value from our natural
  resources.

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Different Types of Engineers

• Agricultural
• Automotive
• Biomedical
• Computer
• Chemical
• Civil
• Electrical

• Environmental
• Geological
• Industrial
• Manufacturing
• Mechanical
• Metallurgical
• Transportation

And the list goes on
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What does it take to be an engineer or technician?

• Be curious about how things work
• Be creative in solving problems
• Like to think and figure things out
• Like to work with others in teams
• Enjoy learning - stay in school
• Take interesting classes
• Take science and math classes
• Take inspiring classes

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Do I have to love math?

• Math is the basis of engineering, but you
  dont have to love it. You just have to be able
  to do it.
• --Jude Lee, Mechanical Engineer

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Girls make great engineers! Find inspiring
stories of young women engineers
at www.EngineerYourLife.org
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Educational Requirements
High School Requirements -English
-Math -Science (Chemistry, Physics,
Biology) College Requirements Engineer
4yr engineering degree Technician 2yr
technical degree
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Average salaries for engineers
With 5 years experience
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Why become an engineer or technician?

• Love and enjoy what you do Engineering is
  challenging and fun, it gives you the opportunity
  to create something important, work with
  inspiring people and give back to your community.

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Why become an engineer or technician?

• Be rewarded for your creativity.
  Engineers are respected, recognized and
  financially rewarded for their innovative
  thinking and creative solutions.

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Why become an engineer or technician?

• Make a world of difference.
  From saving lives to building the future, organic
  farms to wind farms, deep-sea labs to outer
  space, engineers are going where there is the
  greatest need and making a lasting contribution.

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Why become an engineer or technician?

• To explore possibilities.
  Engineers often use their skills to go into
  business, medicine, law, or government. An
  engineering education will prepare you for many
  different careers.

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Engineering In-Class Activity Using the
Engineering Method
 
 
The Engineering Design Process is a series of
steps that engineers use to guide them as they
solve the problems of today and tomorrow.

• ASK yourself, How could I solve the problem?
• IMAGINE many different ways to solve it.
• Pick your best ideas and make a PLAN.
• Design and CREATE the solution.
• Test and IMPROVE the solution.

Imagine
Ask
Plan
Improve
Create
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Summary

• If you are curious about how things work, are
  creative in solving problems, and like to think
  and figure things out
• Consider the career path of an
• engineer or technician!
• Love and enjoy what you do
• Be rewarded for your creativity
• Make a world of difference
• Explore possibilities
• Take math and science courses
• Work hard and stay in school!