What is Engineering?

1. What is Engineering? • Webster’s Dictionary defines engineering as “the practical application of science and mathematics” as in the design and construction of machines, vehicles, structures, roads and systems.

2. Engineers are … • Problem-based innovators that find answers to ‘how things work. Innovation 1. Doing things differently, exploring new territory, taking risks. 2. Something new or improved, including research for development of new technologies, refinement of existing technologies, or development of new applications for existing technologies. 3. A creation (a new device or process) resulting from study and experimentation

3. Engineers are … • Pragmatic scientists taught to problem solve using process skills to implement designs based on resources available.

4. Engineering Process What is a process? A procedure: a particular course of action intended to achieve a result; A designed sequence of operations or events, possibly taking up time, space, expertise or other resource, which produces some outcome.

5. Identify and Define the Problem Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Identify the Problem

6. Develop Ideas Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Identify the Problem Develop Ideas (IDEATION)

7. Refine the Design Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Identify the Problem Develop Ideas (REFINEMENT) Refine the Design

8. Develop the Solution Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Identify the Problem Develop Ideas (IMPLEMENTATION) Refine the Design Analyze the Solution

9. Test! Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Identify the Problem Develop Ideas (REFINEMENT) Refine the Design Analyze the Solution Test, Test, Test

10. Define the Problem Brainstorm Propose Solutions Develop Prototypes Test Prototypes Prepare for Design Review Receive Feedback Choose a Solution Design Working Model Test Model Make Improvements Based on Feedback Engineering Process Identify the Problem Test! Develop Ideas (REFINEMENT) Refine the Design Analyze the Solution Test, Test, Test

11. Problem Engineering Solution Feedback Engineering is an iterative process Iteration is the repetition of a process. It is the action or process of repeating. It is a procedure in which repetition of a sequence of operations yields results successively closer to a desired result. Innovation

12. Problem Engineering Solution Feedback Engineering – continual improvement Innovation When the development cycle is complete successful companies complete market studies and look for ways to improve their products.

13. Engineering is: The practical application of applying math and science to solve problems. Innovation – a creation resulting from study and experimentation. A process - a particular course of action intended to achieve a result. Iterative - the process of making gradual improvements until the best solution is achieved. Continual improvement.