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What is Engineering?

What is Engineering?. Webster’s Dictionary defines engineering as “the practical application of science and mathematics” as in the design and construction of machines, vehicles, structures, roads and systems. Definition. Problem-based innovators that find answers to how things work.

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What is Engineering?

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  1. What is Engineering?

  2. Webster’s Dictionary defines engineering as “the practical application of science and mathematics” as in the design and construction of machines, vehicles, structures, roads and systems. Definition

  3. Problem-based innovators that find answers to how things work. Engineers are… Innovation Doing things differently, exploring new territory, taking risks. Something new or improved, including research for development of new technologies, refinement of existing technologies, or development of new applications for existing technologies. 3. A creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

  4. Pragmatic scientists taught to problem solve using process skills to implement designs based on resources available. Engineers are…

  5. Engineering Process What is a process? Aprocedure: a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; A designed sequence of operations or events, possibly taking up time, space, expertise or other resource, which produces some outcome.

  6. RESEARCHthen…Choose an Idea Engineering Process Identify problem Research current solutions Understand requirements Brainstorm solutions Develop concept prototypes

  7. Engineering Process PLANthen…Submit a Proposal Outline strategy Identify specifications Develop schedule

  8. Engineering Process PROTOTYPEthen…Revise based on Feedback Build working prototype Conduct design reviews

  9. Engineering Process TEST Iteratively improve

  10. Engineering Process TEST Iteratively continue revising Test - Revise - Test Test - Revise - Test Test - Revise - Test Test - Revise - Test

  11. Engineering Process TESTthen…Demonstrate Final Prototype Iteratively continue revising Test - Revise - Test Test - Revise - Test Test - Revise - Test Test - Revise - Test

  12. Engineering Process COMMERCIALIZEthen…Innovate Existing Solution Document & publish results Market Solicit customer feedback

  13. Engineering Process COMMERCIALIZEthen…Innovate Existing Solution by beginning process again Document & publish results Market Solicit customer feedback

  14. Engineering is … • The practical application of applying math and science to solve problems. • Innovation – a creation resulting from study and experimentation. • A process – a particular course of action intended to achieve a result. • Iterative – the process of making gradual improvements until the best solution is achieved. • Continual improvement.

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