Could you be an engineer?

1. Could you be an engineer? And could it be fun?

2. Why are we here? • We’re here to tell you that… • Engineering may not be what you think it is • Engineering is not just a man’s job • You can be an engineer • Engineering is important • Engineering is fun!

3. What is engineering? • Common Misconceptions • Train conductor • Building/fixing cars • Engineering is boring

4. What engineering really is... Idea Design and Test Reality! Re-design

5. Engineering Backgrounds Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Bioengineering Industrial Engineering

6. Engineering Backgrounds Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Bioengineering Industrial Engineering

7. Engineering Backgrounds Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Bioengineering Industrial Engineering

8. Engineering Backgrounds Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Bioengineering Industrial Engineering

9. Engineering Backgrounds Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Bioengineering Industrial Engineering

10. Engineering Backgrounds Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Bioengineering Industrial Engineering

11. Engineering Backgrounds Aerospace Engineering Mechanical Engineering Electrical Engineering Civil Engineering Bioengineering Industrial Engineering Computer Engineering Chemical Engineering

12. What can you do with an engineering degree? • Research • Doctor • Teacher/Professor • Lawyer • Government • Industry

13. Engineering Salaries Engineers are paid well for the important work they do.

14. Statistics on Women in Engineering

15. Interesting Facts about Engineering Average starting salary of $50,000 with a bachelor’s degree The 31st President and the 39th President of the United States both have Engineering Degrees The first cell phone weighed 2 pounds! Akashi-Kaikyo Bridge is the longest cable-suspension bridge in the world.

16. Women Engineers Hedy Lamarr, a glamorous Hollywood Actress in the 1930’s, helped make today’s wireless network possible! Ada Byron, the famous poet’s daughter designed the first computer language in 1934 Josephine Cochran invented the dishwasher in 1872

17. Why should you be an engineer? $ Good Pay $ Practical skills for other career paths Fun working environment Interesting Jobs Make the world a better place Research opportunities

18. Are you interested in engineering?

19. How do you become an engineer? • Take math and science classes in school! Biology Chemistry Algebra Calculus Physics

20. How do you become an engineer? • Get involved in school activities!

21. How do you become an engineer? Go to College!

22. Common Reasons Girls Avoid Engineering: Math Too Hard? Can’t Afford College? Limitless Resources in Engineering! • Multiple Study Centers Open Late (so much more help available in college than in high school) • Tons of Scholarships for Women Engineers

23. What did you learn about engineering?

24. Conclusion • If you want to save a person… • Be a doctor • If you want to save the world… • Become an engineer!