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Careers in Science and Engineering

Careers in Science and Engineering. OR Everything you might never hear about cool science careers that we want you to know! Part II Developed by Emily Dunkel, Mark Hartman GK-12 Fellows: Harvard University & CRLS Sponsored by National Science Foundation. Engineering.

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Careers in Science and Engineering

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  1. Careers in Science and Engineering OR Everything you might never hear about cool science careers that we want you to know! Part II Developed by Emily Dunkel, Mark Hartman GK-12 Fellows: Harvard University & CRLS Sponsored by National Science Foundation

  2. Engineering • Last time, we discussed science jobs…. now we will learn about Engineers! • Engineers are applied scientists. • They apply scientific knowledge to practical problems. • Engineering is the second largest profession in America (teaching is the first). • 1,400,000 engineers • 500,000 medical doctors • 100,000 biologists

  3. Engineering • “Scientists discover the world that exists; engineers create the world that never was.” • Theodore Von Karman (aerospace engineer) • Engineers turn scientific discoveries into useful products.

  4. Engineers • Engineers…. • are creative and analytical • enjoy problem solving • are interested in cutting edge technology • Engineers make new things and make old things better.

  5. Engineering • Engineering jobs require varying levels of education. • Engineering Technician: • Associate Degree (2-year degree) • average salary: $28,000-$47,000 per year • Engineering: • BS College Degree (Bachelor of Science) • $42,000-75,000 • Research and Development Engineer: • PhD degree (Doctor of Philosophy) • $75,000+

  6. Engineering Technicians • assist engineers and scientists • Compared to engineers, their work is…. • more practical • less theoretical • narrower in scope • 43% of technicians work in electronics

  7. Education for Engineering Technician Jobs • High School Preparation: • science, math, computer courses • Beyond High School: • 2 year degree in engineering technology • or Military training www.collegeview.com/career

  8. Engineers • BS Engineering Degree • Required • Takes 4-5 years • Masters Degree • Increases job opportunities • Takes 1-2 years • PhD • Required for jobs in research and development, and professorships • Takes 5 or more years • PhD students typically get paid to go to school

  9. Major Computer Engineering Chemical Engineering Electrical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Computer Science Industrial Engineer Accounting Civil Engineer Economics / Finance Business Administration Nursing Marketing Liberal Arts Majors (as a group) STARTING salary $53,000 $53,000 $50,000 $49,000 $49,000 $48,000 $42,000 $41,000 $41,000 $37,000 $37,000 $36,000 $30,000 What is a College Degree Worth?(from cnn.com 2/04)

  10. Engineering Fields • The field of engineering offers more options than any other discipline! • Each type of engineering field needs: • technicians • engineers • research and development engineers

  11. Mechanical / Aerospace • Mechanical and Aerospace Engineers design and develop machines • Mechanical Engineers: • air conditioning and refrigeration • automotives • robotics • Aerospace Engineers: • commercial airplanes • fighter jets • space telescopes

  12. Civil / Architectural Engineers • Civil Engineering is one of the largest branches in engineering • bridges • dams • roads • Architectural Engineers work alongside Architects • building structure • ventilation • lighting

  13. Chemical / Environmental • Chemical Engineers turn raw materials into products • pharmaceuticals • petroleum • plastics • make-up • Environmental Engineers prevent and fix environmental problems • reduce air pollution • reduce use of pesticides

  14. Electrical / Computer • Electrical engineers move information from place to place • cellphones • satellite transmissions • television • Computer engineers deal with design and operation of computer systems • networks • software • hardware

  15. Bio / Biomedical • A relatively new field of engineering • Bioengineers bring engineering into the fields of biology and medicine • medical instruments • artificial organs • prosthetic devices

  16. Industrial / Management • Industrial Engineers make the production process work more safely and economically • Engineering Managers administer large engineering projects and budgets www.engineeringk12.org

  17. Engineering • There is a lot of crossover between the different fields. • There are many options in engineering. • Who knows what new and exciting subfields will develop!

  18. If you forget everything else, remember this! • The skills you develop in science classes are VERY widely applicable and valuable. • Satisfying, well-paying jobs in science and engineering are available at ALL levels of education. • Attempting higher degrees opens many more doors for interesting jobs and higher pay. If you don’t do it, who will be the engineers and scientists in the future?

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