EngineeringDesigning Tomorrow’s Technology Today

What is an engineer?• Designs new and innovative products

– To solve everyday problems• Being Inspired by:

– Everyday objects– Nature

Engineering: In General• Constant challenge

– Advancing with Technologically fueled world– Designing new and innovative solutions

• Excellent pay and benefits• Ever-expanding field of employment

Engineering: In General• Requires a strong understanding of math

– Numbers required for precision needed• Describe the designs and ideas

– Math is the language of science• Innovative thinking

Engineering: In General• Must consider

– Functional requirements– Testing– Testing Results– Cost– Effectiveness

Engineering: In General• Must consider

– Training operators– Safety of operator

Engineering: In General• Correct design flaws• Perfect design

Engineering: In General• Also Involved:

– Testing– Maintenance– Production

Engineering: In General• Heavily use computers• Use many types of software

– CAD– Simulators

Becoming An EngineerMany different types of engineers:

• Aerospace• Agricultural• Biomedical• Chemical• Civil• Computer Hardware• Electrical• Electronics

• Environmental• Health and Safety• Industrial• Marine• Materials• Mechanical• Mining and Geological• Nuclear• Petroleum

Becoming an Engineer• Requires a bachelors degree for starters

– 2-8 year degree• Field of interest• Classes offered• Classes taking

Becoming an EngineerTotal Cost for In State-On Campus Education at West Virginia UniversityTuition & Fees $ 5,406.00

Books & Supplies $ 1,144.00

Room & Board $ 7,868.00

Transportation $ 1,234.00

Personal $ 990.00

Total $ 16,642.00

My Interests in Engineering• Mechanical Engineering• Aerospace Engineering

– Dual degree• Offered by West Virginia University

– 5 year degree» Take all classes at college of engineering

An Engineers EarningsStarting Salaries for Engineers

Aerospace/Aeronautical/Astronautical $ 56,311

Mechanical $ 58,766

An Engineer’s EarningsSpecialty Lowest

10%Lowest

25%Median Highest

25%Highest

10%Aerospace Engineer $ 58,130 $ 72,390 $ 92,520 $ 114,530 $ 134,570Mechanical Engineer 47,900 59,230 74,920 94,400 114,740

Engineering Job OutlookSpecialty Number of Jobs

Aerospace Engineers 71,600

Mechanical Engineers 238,700

Engineering Job Outlook• Rapidly Expanding• Demand High• Companies looking for fresh, young, innovative thinking employees• Expected to continue increasing in demand for years to come

JOB OUTLOOK

Engineering Job OutlookSpecialty Employment

2008ProjectedEmployment2018

Change 2008-2018

Number

Change 2008-2018

PercentAerospace 71,600 79,100 7,400 11

Mechanical 238,700 253,100 14,400 6

Personal Feelings• Many Benefits• Starting and Advancing Salaries• Challenge• Interests in hardware and software

– CAD– Simulators

Resources• "Engineering Open House at West Virginia University." Personal interview.

Dec. 2009. • "Engineers." U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. 17 Dec. 2009. Web. 10 Feb.

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University of South Carolina, Colombia.

Resources• First Robotics Engineering Displays at the Palmetto Regional. Apr. 2009.

Clemson University, Clemson. • Garner, Geraldine O. Careers in Engineering. New York: McGraw-Hill, 2009.

Print. • Martin, Fred G. Robotic Explorations: a Hands-on Introduction to

Engineering. Upper Saddle River, NJ: Prentice Hall, 2001. Print. • USFIRST.org - Welcome to FIRST. Web. 10 Feb. 2011.

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