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Discovering Engineering Presented by Michael Davis, P.E. to Bentley Elementary

Discovering Engineering Presented by Michael Davis, P.E. to Bentley Elementary. Overview. George Washington. Lee Iacocca. Rowan Atkinson. Neil Armstrong. Jimmy Carter. Bonnie J. Dunbar. Montel Williams. Tom Scholtz.

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Discovering Engineering Presented by Michael Davis, P.E. to Bentley Elementary

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  1. Discovering EngineeringPresented byMichael Davis, P.E.toBentley Elementary

  2. Overview George Washington Lee Iacocca Rowan Atkinson Neil Armstrong Jimmy Carter Bonnie J. Dunbar Montel Williams Tom Scholtz

  3. What is Engineering?“Engineering is the application of math and science to create something of value from our natural resources.” The “invisible profession ” • Everything in society is linked to engineering. • There is nothing that you do not walk on, ride in or use that engineering has not been involved in. • Engineers make things. “cool”

  4. What does an Engineer do? • Plan • Design • Test • Create + + =

  5. What does an Engineer do?

  6. Types of Engineers Aerospace • Ceramic/Materials •Chemical • Civil •Electrical/Computer Environmental • Geotechnical Industrial • Manufacturing •Mechanical • Nuclear • Ocean • And More

  7. Aerospace Engineering Hubble Space Telescope • Aircraft • Rockets • Spacecraft • Satellites • Missiles

  8. Aerospace Engineering

  9. Biomedical Engineering • Organ replacement • Tissue repair • Heart valves • Artificial hearts • Kidney dialysis

  10. Chemical Engineering • Medicine • Fuels • Solvents • Water Desalinization Process

  11. Civil Engineering Geotechnical • Structural • Transportation • Water Wanagement Water/Waste Treatment • Construction Management .

  12. Civil EngineeringGeotechnical • Soil stability • Secure structures I-4 Turnpike Overpass

  13. Civil EngineeringStructural • Design steel, concrete and timber framed structures Parking garage construction Toll Plazas 429/Turnpike Connector

  14. Civil EngineeringStructural

  15. Civil EngineeringStructural

  16. Civil EngineeringTransportation • Airports • Roadways/Highways • Waterways High Speed Rail Airports Marina Highways

  17. N New Access at Jog Road Civil EngineeringTransportation

  18. Civil EngineeringWater/Waste Treatment Water Treatment Facility • Potable (Drinking) water treatment facility • Sanitary waste treatment facilities • Industrial waste treatment facilities

  19. Electrical/Computer Engineering • Audio/Video systems • Computers • Power Plants Distribution Lines Florida Power and Light Fossil Fuel Power Plant Hydroelectric Power Plant Electric Generators

  20. Electrical/Computer Engineering

  21. Electrical/Computer Engineering How is your life affected by the work of Electrical and Computer Engineers? Body Electronics AirbagsClimate ControlSecurity SystemKeyless EntryAutomatic SeatbeltsMemory Seat / Mirror Vehicle Control Antilock BrakesTraction ControlSuspensionPower Steering Power Train EngineTransmissionCharging System Cruise ControlCooling FanIgnition4 Wheel Drive Instrumentation Analog DashboardDigital DashboardNavigationHeads Up Display(HUD)Global PositioningSystem (GPS) Entertainment Cellular PhoneCD PlayerAM/FM RadioTape PlayerTelevisionCB Radio

  22. F.A.Q.S Frequently Asked Questions • How can I become an engineer? • Beneficial to have a good high school background in math and sciences. • Core college curriculum in math and science. Upon completion of core curriculum-choose an engineering discipline to study e.g. civil, environmental, mechanical engineering, etc… • Four-year Degree • Internships if possible • Engineer in Training(EIT) • Professional Engineer(PE)

  23. How can I become an engineer?

  24. Discovering Engineering For further information check out these interesting resources: Web Sites http://www.discoverengineering.org/ - http://www.fleng.org/ - http://www.asce.org/ - http://www.asme.org/ - http://www.ieee.org/ - http://www.nspe.org/ - http://www.asee.org/ - http://www.shpe.org/ - http://www.nsbe.org/ - http://www.swe.org/ http://www.engineeringk12.org/students/

  25. Any Questions? ?

  26. F.A.Q.S Frequently Asked Questions How much money do engineers make?

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