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Welcome to the College of Engineering Open House!!!

Welcome to the College of Engineering Open House!!!. Emily Stumbris - Sophomore, Nuclear Engineering Dan Fimbianti - Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering. World Class Engineers. Aware of the World – Know the global breadth of engineering, Understand US and International Cultures

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Welcome to the College of Engineering Open House!!!

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  1. Welcome to the College of Engineering Open House!!! Emily Stumbris - Sophomore, Nuclear Engineering Dan Fimbianti - Sophomore, Mechanical Engineering

  2. World Class Engineers • Aware of the World –Know the global breadth of engineering, Understand US and International Cultures • Solidly Grounded –Knowledge many realms of academia including: Math, Science, Chosen Field, etc • Technically Broad –Aware of other related fields and how they fit together • Innovative – Able to purse opportunities in both traditional and non traditional fields • Effective in Teams –Working together and communication skills • Successful Leaders –Ethical behavior, knowing how to manage a group

  3. What Classes Will I Have?! • Semester 1 (Generally): - Math 140 (Calculus) 4 credits - EDSGN 100 3 credits - Chem 110 (Possibly Chem 111) 4 credits - Physics 211 (Newtonian Mechanics) 4 credits - First Year Seminar 1 credit (16 Credits)

  4. First Year Seminar • Others… - Science Fiction - Toy Design - Helicopters - Solar Cars • Major-related - Mechanical - Electrical - Chemical - Industrial… - The Ethics of Star Trek?! Full listing @ http://www.engr.psu.edu/fys/

  5. Declaring a Major • Don’t know yet? DON’T WORRY • Declaring done in 4th Semester • Major requirements must be fulfilled:Computer Science: All other Engineering Fields: Math 140 Math 140 Math 141 Math 141 Physics 211 Physics 211 CSC 120 or CSC 122 Chem 110 • Some majors are GPA controlled… Mechanical, Aerospace, Biological, Architectural, Computer Engineering, Computer Science

  6. Minors Available to Engineers • Engineering Leadership Development Minor (ELDM) • Engineering Entrepreneurship Minor (E-ship) • Many other Engineering Disciplines • Disciplines in other Colleges

  7. Tired of Engineering Classes?! • Gen. Eds. – Out of Major classes required by the University - Arts (6 credits) – Music Ensembles, Web Design… - Humanities (6 credits) – Philosophy, CAMs… - Social Sciences (6 credits) – Econ, Women’s studies… - Health and Physical Activity (3 credits) – athletics, nutrition… Arts, Humanities, and Social Science credits may be distributed into a 9, 6, 3 format if the student wishes to explore one category more in depth.

  8. Internships and Co-ops • Meet hundreds of companies at the Fall Career Fair in the Bryce Jordan Center • More opportunities at Engineering Spring Career Fair • Engineering Co-op and Internship Program: Get real-world experience in engineering while getting paid! • Internships: for the summer • Co-ops: semester-long rotations • PSU networking – 1 in 50 US engineers is a PSU grad!

  9. International Opportunities • Some classes have an overseas trip included • Engineering design and leadership classes... • Study Abroad – Equivalent Engineering Courses available at: • University of Melbourne (Australia) • University of Leeds (England) • Denmark Technical University (Denmark) • Universidad Polytechnica de Valencia (Spain) • Or choose from programs in over 45 countries available through PSU! University of Melbourne Denmark Technical University University of Leeds

  10. Housing Options Available to Freshmen • Special Living Options (SLO) • E-House - (West Halls) Engineering House • FISE House - (East Halls) First-year Science and Engineering • LIFE House - (East & South Halls) Living In a Free Environment • EASI House & WISE House - (Pollock Halls) Engineering and Applied Sciences Interest& Women In Science and Engineering • SHC (Simmons and Atherton) Schreyer Honors College • Most other freshmen live in East Halls West Halls East Halls Pollock Halls SHC – Atherton Hall South Halls

  11. Will all of my time be spent doing course work?!!!

  12. Extracurricular Activities • Fraternities and Sororities • Student Government • 700 + Clubs • Service • Religious • The Arts • Athletics

  13. Athletics • 27 Varsity Athletic Teams • Intramurals • Club Teams • FOOTBALL

  14. Other Fun Activities • Nittany Mall • Tussey Mountain skiing • PSU Ice Pavilion • Fitness centers • Mount Nittany • Downtown State College • LateNight Penn State • BJC concerts and shows

  15. Words of Advice… • Make sure you make an effort to meet new people • Know where your classes are BEFORE the first day of classes • Get involved: - Check out clubs of interest - Try doing something new • Take advantage of all the opportunities PSU has to offer • Office Hours !!! • Do not procrastinate!!! DON’T DO IT!!!

  16. Contact Information • Dan Fimbianti • dmf5043@psu.edu • Emily Stumbris • ecs5053@psu.edu

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