IEEEThe Institute of Electrical Electronics

Engineers Cal State University,

Northridge (CSUN)

By Manuel Hernandez

Who is an Engineer?

• A person who applies mathematics and science.

• An engineer who develops economical solutions.

• Engineers who design products.

Types of Engineering

• Civil Engineer

• Mechanical Engineer

• Manufacture Engineer

• Electrical Engineer

• Computer Engineer

Civil Engineer

• Buildings• Bridges• Homes• Schools• Libraries• Stores

Mechanical Engineer

• Cars• Airplanes• Dirt Bikes• Compressors• Race Cars• Refrigerators

Electrical Engineer

• Electricity• Television• Radios• Cell phones• Satellites• Robots• Programmable

Helicopters

How can you become an Engineer?

• Good Grades

• Learn mathematics and science to the detail

• Do not throw away your homework's or exams

• Read mathematics and science books

• Join MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement)

Engineering Design

• Create a boat that can hold the maximum pennies on water.

• You will be given a foil paper whose size is 6 inches by 6 inches.

• You will have five minutes to create your boat.

• Please put your name on a piece of paper given by Dana and place it inside the boat.

Rules

• DO NOT EAT THE FOIL PAPER OR PENNIES

• IF YOUR BOAT SINKS IT WILL BE DISQUALIFIED

• ONLY THE ENGINEER WILL BE PLACING PENNIES ON HIS BOAT

Prizes

• First Place

• Second Place

• Third Place

Good Luck

• May the force be with you.

Danger