“Careers in Science and Engineering”

1. “Careers in Science and Engineering” • What do you think about when you hear the words scientist or engineer?

2. Careers in Science and Engineering • Science and engineering are human methods to understand and explain the world around us.

3. Careers in Science and Engineering Science and engineering look at improving humanity by using the materials and ideas that people can use to make their lives easier.

4. Careers in Science and Engineering How does a fence make lives easier? A car? A computer? A telephone?

5. Careers in Science and Engineering There are many materials in the world that humans get from nature such as wood, rubber, paper and metal. Did you know plastics come from petroleum, an oil?

6. Careers in Science and Engineering There is a purpose for learning math & science in school! Scientists must observe the world and quantify (put into numbers) these observations to explain the things that happen to us. Example: The weather. Scientists must then observe the weather conditions by quantifying the temperature, pressure, wind speed, etc to be able to make predictions!

7. Careers in Science and Engineering Another example is a comparison of cars. Let’s look at a Kia vs. a Corvette. Besides looks, why is a Corvette faster or more expensive?

8. Careers in Science and Engineering Hints: A Corvette has a bigger motor, a more aerodynamic shape (Aerodynamic means less friction in the airflow), and uses lighter and stronger materials. From lighter we can quantify into pounds or grams. From stronger we can quantify into tensile strength, yield strength and maximum force.

9. Careers in Science and Engineering Engineers for these cars try to maximize (make big) performance factors such as maximum speed, horsepower, fuel mileage and safety while trying to minimize (make small) costs to deliver the best product to the consumer.

10. Careers in Science and Engineering Being an engineer or a scientist involves detaching ourselves from the outside world and things we take for granted and ask ourselves question such as why or how it acts like it does. Scientists and engineers take a thoughtful look at the world and its phenomena (things that happen) in an effort to try to improve the world.

11. Careers in Science and Engineering These people are in elite clubs, often joining professional organizations to learn more from other engineers and scientists. Some engineers and scientists even take an oath that their skills will be used for good and not for evil.

12. Careers in Science and Engineering • Anyone can be an engineer or scientist, although it takes hard work and concentration. You can start by building things, drawing things and taking a closer look at the world and see how to improve it.

13. Careers in Science and Engineering The Society of Automotive Engineers (SAE) has a more comprehensive program for students about science & engineering called: “A World In Motion.”

14. Types of Careers in Science & Engineering • Chemical Engineer: Develops all kinds of consumer products like toothpaste & soap. • Meteorologist: Studies and predicts the weather. • Mechanical Engineer: Designs cars, tools and other machines.

15. Types of Careers in Science & Engineering Civil Engineer: Designs bridges & roads Statistician: Predicts odds something will happen

16. Types of Careers in Science & Engineering • Physicist: Looks at the world on a very small level and the universe on a very big level.

17. Types of Careers in Science & Engineering • Electrical Engineer: Designs circuits and computers. • There are many more. You can do it!

18. Careers in Science and Engineering • Questions? Concerns? Comments? Thank you and good luck!!