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Engineering is Everywhere

Engineering is Everywhere. Dr. Monica F. Cox Assistant Professor of Engineering Education Purdue University College of Engineering . What Do Engineers Do?. Source: Harris Poll, December 2003. Contributing to Society. Source: Harris Poll, December 2003. Engineering is….

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Engineering is Everywhere

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  1. Engineering is Everywhere Dr. Monica F. Cox Assistant Professor of Engineering Education Purdue University College of Engineering

  2. What Do Engineers Do? Source: Harris Poll, December 2003

  3. Contributing to Society Source: Harris Poll, December 2003

  4. Engineering is… …the application of creativity and teamwork using Math and science principles as tools to solve problems OR …creating things that will benefit society

  5. “Engineers have a hand in designing, creating, or modifying nearly everything we touch, wear, eat, see, and hear in our daily lives.” - American Society of Engineering Education

  6. Engineering is everywhere Everyone knows things like….

  7. But other engineering innovations include… • Safe drinking water • Microwave ovens • Baseball bats • Hershey Hugs • Seat belts and air bags • Elevators • Movie Special Effects • Cell phones • Heart Pacemakers • CD’s, VCR’s, and DVD’s • Instant Messaging • Skyscrapers • Facial recognition devices • Rollercoasters and much, much more!

  8. I N N O V A T I V E Engineers are…

  9. 850 books(2/3 of a ton)

  10. Problem Solvers Engineers are…

  11. C T e V e a R i Engineers are…

  12. How are these the same?

  13. Top 10 Engineering Skills Problem-solving Analytical/Creative Thinking Design-Oriented Communication-written & oral Adapt to change

  14. Top 10 Engineering Skills • Learn to learn • Global perspective/cultural awareness • Project management • Political/Social Sensitivity • Ability to work in diverse team settings

  15. Men and Women from every culture in the world • People who like a challenge and to build, break, and design things • Trusted for having good judgment & making sound decisions • Strong in math & science • Resourceful • Able to express their ideas Engineers are…

  16. What Do These People Have in Common? They are all engineers! Engineers are diverse relative to • Gender • Ethnicity • Age • Occupational Choice • Personality Type • Area of Specialization • Contribution to Society

  17. Fields of Engineering Civil Mechanical Aerospace Industrial Chemical Mining Petroleum Materials Electrical Computer Agricultural Biological Construction Biomedical Geomatic Nuclear

  18. Research Development Testing Design Analysis Systems Manufacturing and Construction Operations and Maintenance Technical Support Customer Support Sales Engineering Functions Finance Management Law Medicine Business Education

  19. Leadership • 17% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have a business degree. • 20% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have an engineering degree and 22% of the Fortune 200 CEO’s. • Patent law requires a degree in Engineering or science

  20. Why we NEED more Engineers Aging engineering workforce Fewer students choosing engineering Global competition Integration of technology into all of society Stereotypes of engineers -

  21. U.S. Engineering Trends

  22. Engineering Student Diversity Source: Women, Minorities, and Persons with Disabilities in Science and Engineering: 2004 (NSF 04-317)

  23. S&E doctorates awarded, by country/region:Most recent year

  24. BS Engineering Degrees 2005Engineering Degrees by Ethnicity & Gender Women 19.6% African American 6.5% Hispanic 5.4% Native American . .05% All lower than 1999! African Americans, Latinosand Native Americans comprise 30% of college-age people, and 25% of the U.S. workforce Source: ASEE PRISM, September 2004

  25. Myths and the Truth Boring, Dorks, Pocket-Protectors You have to love Math Sit at a computer all day Not creative No communication skills Work on insignificant projects Dilbert the cartoon is the quintessential engineer Engineers don’t have fun or diverse interests White males only Good at math and science you should be an engineer

  26. Let’s talk about Engineering • High School Girls • Enjoying what I do • Good working environment • Making a difference • Good income • Flexibility • Engineering Community • It’s a challenge • Go for it! It’s difficult, but rewarding • Use math and science to solve problems

  27. High School Preparation • Pre-calculus or calculus • Chemistry • Physics • Writing, Communication • Computer - programming, drafting, general • Honors & advance placement This gives you career choices!!

  28. Access, Access, Access • Proactively conduct Internet searches to learn about new research and resources • Expose students, parents, and administrators to science and engineering opportunities at area colleges and universities • Form university contacts in your field of study • Pursue professional development opportunities that give you additional insight about ways to introduce students to engineering • Plan field trips to university engineering labs and facilities

  29. For more information: www.teachengineering.com www.engineeringedu.com www.engineeringk12.org www.discoverengineering.org www.jets.org www.purdue.edu

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