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Be an Engineer & Change the World!

Discover the exciting world of engineering and learn how it can be a rewarding and fulfilling career choice. Challenge misconceptions and explore the different areas of engineering. Find out how to become an engineer and the benefits it offers. Don't miss this opportunity to make a difference!

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Be an Engineer & Change the World!

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  1. Could you be an engineer? Presenter 1 Presenter 2 UW Women’s Initiative

  2. Personal Slides • Insert Personal Slides here of Presenter 1 and Presenter 2

  3. 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!

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

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

  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

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

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

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

  15. Statistics on Women in Engineering

  16. 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.

  17. 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

  18. 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

  19. ACTIVITY • Activity Slides Here

  20. Are you interested in engineering?

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

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

  23. How do you become an engineer? • Go to College! • University of Washington • Washington State University • Seattle Pacific University • Seattle Community College

  24. 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

  25. Washington may have a Scholarship for you! • Washington State has college scholarships for low-income students who are now in 7th, 8th, or 9th grade • The scholarship will pay full tuition, fees, and books for any college or university in Washington State!!!! • Find more information at: http://www.hecb.wa.gov/paying/waaidprgm/CollegeBoundScholarship.asp • Or ask your teacher or guidance counselor any questions! ** Sign a pledge now that you will graduate with good citizenship!!

  26. What did you learn about engineering?

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

  28. Thank you for listening! Contact us: Name 1 email 1@u.washington.edu Name 2  email 2@u.washington.edu Websites: www.uwwi.org www.engineergirl.org

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