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Is Engineering for Me?

Is Engineering for Me?. What is an Engineer?. PROBLEM SOLVER. Engineers are problem solvers. Use available technology to solve problems Rely on creativity and academic skills Use math, science, and computers It is very important to note that even though the

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Is Engineering for Me?

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  1. Is Engineering for Me?

  2. What is an Engineer? PROBLEM SOLVER

  3. Engineers are problem solvers. • Use available technology to solve problems • Rely on creativity and academic skills • Use math, science, and computers • It is very important to note that even though the • tasks are very different, many of the methods • used are common to all engineers.

  4. THE ENGINEERING PROCESS: IDENTIFY and define a problem Implement Solution ANALYZE the problem Propose solutions Select and Design preferred solution

  5. Egyptians The First Engineers

  6. ENGINEERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY • GREEKS • ROMANS • MAYANS • AZTECS • English

  7. TYPES OF ENGINEERS CIVIL CHEMICAL ELECTRICAL COMPUTER INDUSTRIAL MECHANICAL AERONAUTICAL Material Agricultural Bio-Systems Architectural Mining

  8. TYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS • STRUCTURAL • TRANSPORTATION • GEOTECHNICAL • ENVIRONMENTAL • WATER RESOURCES • CONSTRUCTION

  9. Design and build structures. Mainly designs bridges, buildings, and tunnels Structural Engineer

  10. Designs transportation highway systems Models traffic flow, delay, etc. Develops timing system for traffic signals. Horizontal Curve Vertical Curve Transportation Engineer

  11. Geotechnical Engineer • Perform site investigations • Foundation Design • Tunnel Design • Embankment Design • Retaining Wall Design

  12. Designs and plans prevention, control and remediation of environmental health hazards. Environmental engineers will frequently specialize in one area, like air pollution, water pollution, landfill design, etc. Environmental Engineer

  13. Duties Data collection Hydrologic and hydraulic modeling Perform watershed assessments Preparation of drainage and water quality technical reports Conduct stormwater utilities feasibility studies and implementation Perform drainage calculations for design discharges, open channels, weirs and collection systems perform storm water quality related design (BMPS) Water Resource Engineer

  14. Develop Pert/CPM diagrams Performance Calculations Analyze Maps, Drawings, Blueprints, Aerial Photographry, and topographic maps. Construction Engineer

  15. Who does this? STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS

  16. Who does this? TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS

  17. Who does this? ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS

  18. Who does this? GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS

  19. Who does this? WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERS

  20. How to Become an Engineer! Tips: • Take as much math and science as possible • Take ACT and SAT in your junior year • Consider Co-Op Schools • Look for scholarships

  21. How to Become an Engineer! Suggested High School Education: Additional Chemistry Computer Class Graphic Class

  22. Scholarships! KYTC Applications accepted for UK, Western, Ky State, and UL Summer Job and stipend $4850 – freshman and sophomore $5250 – juniors and seniors Check out state website: transportation.ky.gov/scholarship/info.asp \

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