Do you have a future in engineering or computer science?

1. Do you have a future in engineering or computer science? Gary Martin Assistant Dean School of Engineering and Computer Science

2. Minimum Engineering and Computer Science Requirements • Strong math abilities • Above average English abilities • Potential personal interests in some aspect of applied science Believe it or not, that’s all you really need! But keep reading!!

3. Out of your element?? • Mechanical, electrical, or building-inclined • Software/HTML buff • Academically-gifted • Creative • Strong “people” and “communication” skills You only need ONE of the following personal attributes to be able to find a fulfilling “niche” in the Engineering and Computer Science world

4. Mechanically- or electronically inclined • Industrial or mechanical settings • Construction sites • Testing sites • Meet John Paoluccio and Wilmer Awayan

5. Software/HTML Buff • Loves software and computers!! • Teaches him/herself lots • Reads computer magazines • Knows all kinds of tools, tricks, resources, etc. • Meet Dan Bystrom

6. Academically-gifted • Top of the class in math and science • Minimum gpa of 3.5 • Theoretical kind of a person • Probably wants an advanced degree • Meet Andy Nonaka

7. Creative • Tinkers with everything a little bit • Probably artistic • Maybe more of a follower • Probably humorous • Meet Roland Rutland and Catherine Ellis

8. “People”/“Communication” Skills • Initiative • Tends to be a leader • Active in lots of clubs • Tempted to major in business • Meet Lani Dodge

9. “Career Options” Matrix Engineering faculty scored each of the top attributes for their importance for the given potential career paths listed – Scale of 1-10 (10 = important)

10. Thank you for reviewing our presentation. For more information, you may contact me at: gmartin@pacific.edu Gary Martin Assistant Dean School of Engineering and Computer Science