Exploring the Role of Engineers as Problem Solvers in Society
Engineers play a vital role in solving complex problems and shaping the future. They are creative problem-solvers who have the potential to make significant contributions to various industries. Engineering offers not only job security and financial stability but also the opportunity to work with talented individuals from diverse backgrounds. Explore the reasons behind choosing a career in engineering and the impact it can have on the world.
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Why become an Engineer Engineering as a helping profession Look at slide notes pages for further details and explinations
What is an engineer? Engineers are creative problem Engineers are creative problem- -solvers. solvers. Engineers make a world of difference. Engineers make a world of difference. Engineering is essential to our health, Engineering is essential to our health, happiness, and safety. happiness, and safety. Engineers help shape the future. Engineers help shape the future. engineeringmessages.org
At this point we use one or two motivational videos on engineering to set the stage. We particularly like a few produced by ExxonMobil they can be found at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1MBbJToL- 04&index=3&list=PLIrXlHj7zayZoEUyYel5zdWKba RkwX6vb
Why Be An Engineer? Money and job security Higher salaries than people with bachelor s degrees in many other fields Society will always need problem solvers Chance to work with talented people Engineering is a team effort Work with people from many backgrounds, cultures and disciplines An undergraduate degree in engineering can lead to almost anything! Movie industry, industrial plants, food products, field work on national infrastructure (roads, buildings, bridges), cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, computer work, sales Becoming a medical doctor, lawyer or businesswoman The power to make a difference and even change the world Source: National Academy of Engineering
Why did I become an engineer? I looked into it Talked to people, attended an engineering camp, spent a summer as an engineering apprentice, read salary surveys I earned it It starts with course-work in middle school and high school and doing things like BEST, Science Olympiad, and Science Fairs, Engineering Camps My science fair projects + grades + test scores + extracurricular activities I am curious and did not want to be locked into doing 1 thing for my whole career Full tuition scholarship
Why be an engineer (why are you here)? Do you like to solve problems? Do you like to think things through? Do you like to be creative ? Do you like working with people? Do you like working with computers? Do you like working with equipment? Do you like helping people? Do you like to travel? Do you like making money? Answering YES to any or all of these is a good reason to be an engineer
Why be an engineer (why are you here)? Do you know EXACTLY what you want to do when you graduate? Do you know what you want to do for the next 30 - 40 years? Do you want to do the same thing for the next 30 - 40 years? If you answered NO to any of these Engineering is a great profession
Myths About Being An Engineer You have to be a genius You have to be fantastic at science and amazing at math You have to be boring You can t have a life and get through engineering school Engineers either work in a petrochemical plant or sit in front of a computer None of these are true Engineering requires hard work and dedication Engineering provides many career options
How to get ready Science Fairs, BEST Robtics, Science Olympiad, Summer Camps etc. Inquiry Ask Questions Take as much math and science as possible Find role models and mentors Explore online resources such as http://www.engineeryourlife.org/ http://www.nsbe.org/NSBE-Jr/Welcome.aspx http://societyofwomenengineers.swe.org/k-12-outreach http://www.shpefoundation.org/shpejr/ http://www.engineeringchallenges.org/ (and student submitted videos on the grand challenges video contest) https://student.societyforscience.org/
WE ARE COUNTING ON YOU ! No profession unleashes the spirit of innovation like engineering. From research to real-world applications, engineers constantly discover how to improve our lives by creating bold new solutions that connect science to life in unexpected, forward-thinking ways. Few professions turn so many ideas into so many realities. Few have such a direct and positive effect on people s everyday lives. We are counting on engineers and their imaginations to help us meet the needs of the 21st century. - Charles Vest President National Academy Of Engineering davisva@auburn.edu
