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Chabot Community College Guest Lecture

PRESENTED BY: EMILIANO ESPARZA, CIVIL, UC DAVIS GARRICK BORNKAMP, MECHANICAL, UC DAVIS JOSE M. SERVANDA II, MECHANICAL, UC BERKELEY. Chabot Community College Guest Lecture. Topics For Discussion. Introductions Chabot College – Engineering Fundamentals University – College of Engineering

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Chabot Community College Guest Lecture

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  1. PRESENTED BY: EMILIANO ESPARZA, CIVIL, UC DAVIS GARRICK BORNKAMP, MECHANICAL, UC DAVIS JOSE M. SERVANDA II, MECHANICAL, UC BERKELEY Chabot Community College Guest Lecture

  2. Topics For Discussion • Introductions • Chabot College – Engineering Fundamentals • University – College of Engineering • Internships • Engineering Professions

  3. Jose M. Servanda II • Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002 • Transferred to UC Berkeley in Fall 2005 • Interned with W. L Gore & Associates’ Medical Division in 2006 • Graduated Spring 2007 • Employed by Penumbra, INC • December 2007 - Present

  4. Emiliano L. Esparza • Chabot College – Enrolled Fall 2002 • Transferred to UC Davis in Civil Engineering • Internship with the Port of Oakland • Graduated Spring 2008 • Experience • McGuire & Hester, Heavy Civil Eng Construction • Currently employed by East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD)

  5. Garrick Bornkamp • Chabot College - Enrolled Spring 2003 • Transferred to UC Davis in Mechanical Engineering • Internship with Lockheed • Network Specialist Intern • Graduated Winter 2008 • Employed by ERG Aerospace

  6. Chabot CollegeEngineering Fundamentals • Fundamentals = Foundation of Eng Knowledge • Tips for Success • Consult with academic advisors & instructors • Make a plan • Establish a network of engineering colleagues • Get to know your fellow engineering classmates • Create study groups • Attend instructors’ office hours • Utilize your resources available to you • Use the Math Lab and Tutoring Centers • Schedule an appointment to have resume reviewed the career center (for internships)

  7. UniversityCollege of Engineering • Declared Major • Tips for Success • A new environment - adapt quickly! • Build a network • Join a club • Make new friends, but keep in touch with Chabot friends • Meet your professors • Utilize resources available to you • Career Center • Academic Counselors

  8. Internships • Port of Oakland • Surveying • Project bidding & scheduling • Lockheed Martin • Network Specialist • W.L. Gore & Associates • Conducted time studies • Performed IQ/OQ/PQ on various equipment

  9. W. L. Gore & Associates Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA) Devices

  10. Internships • Valuable industry experience • Learn the tricks of the trade • Some education is outside of the textbook • Allows you to explore a career path • Find which specific part of engineering is for you

  11. Engineering Professions • “Having an engineering degree is like having an ace in your back pocket.” - Mr. Mayer • With a degree in Engineering, your job opportunities are limitless. • According to 2008 data from Spencer Stuart on S&P 500 CEOs, 21% of them have an undergraduate degree in engineering.

  12. Conclusion • Take Home Points • Build a Network • Utilize your resources at Chabot/UC • Study, Study, and oh more Studying! • Other Advice • Master time management skills • Factor in time for yourself • Learn as much as your can about your major, requirements, courses, and desired school of transfer • Speak with employers

  13. Questions? • Emiliano Esparza, CE, UCD • eesparza@sfbayareashpe.org • Garrick Bornkamp, ME, UCD • garrickb@sbcglobal.net • Jose M. Servanda II, ME, UCB • jmservanda@gmail.com

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