Is Engineering for Me?
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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 tasks are very different, many of the methods
THE ENGINEERING PROCESS: IDENTIFY IDENTIFYand and define a problem define a problem Implement Implement Solution Solution ANALYZE ANALYZE the theproblem problem Propose Proposesolutions solutions Select Selectand andDesign Design preferred solution preferred solution
The First Engineers Egyptians
ENGINEERS THROUGHOUT HISTORY GREEKS ROMANS MAYANS AZTECS English
TYPES OF ENGINEERS CIVIL Material CHEMICAL Agricultural ELECTRICAL Bio-Systems COMPUTER Architectural INDUSTRIAL Mining MECHANICAL AERONAUTICAL
TYPES OF CIVIL ENGINEERS STRUCTURAL TRANSPORTATION GEOTECHNICAL ENVIRONMENTAL WATER RESOURCES CONSTRUCTION
Structural Engineer Design and build structures. Mainly designs bridges, buildings, and tunnels
Transportation Engineer Horizontal Vertical Curve Curve Designs transportation highway systems Models traffic flow, delay, etc. Develops timing system for traffic signals.
Geotechnical Engineer Perform site investigations Foundation Design Tunnel Design Embankment Design Retaining Wall Design
Environmental Engineer 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.
Water Resource Engineer 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)
Construction Engineer Develop Pert/CPM diagrams Performance Calculations Analyze Maps, Drawings, Blueprints, Aerial Photographry, and topographic maps.
Who does this? STRUCTURAL ENGINEERS
Who does this? TRANSPORTATION ENGINEERS
Who does this? ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERS
Who does this? GEOTECHNICAL ENGINEERS
Who does this? WATER RESOURCE ENGINEERS
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
How to Become an Engineer! Suggested High School Education: Additional Chemistry Computer Class Graphic Class
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
