Discovering Engineering Presented by Michael Davis P E

Discovering Engineering Presented by Michael Davis, P. E. to Bentley Elementary

Discovering Engineering Overview George Washington Rowan Atkinson Lee Iacocca Neil Armstrong Jimmy Carter Montel Williams Bonnie J. Dunbar Tom Scholtz

Discovering Engineering What is Engineering? “Engineering is the application of math and science to create something of value from our natural resources. ” The “invisible profession ” • Everything in society is linked to engineering. • There is nothing that you do not walk on, ride in or use that engineering has not been involved in. • Engineers make“cool” things.

Discovering Engineering What does an Engineer do? • Plan • Design • Test • Create + + =

Discovering Engineering What does an Engineer do?

Discovering Engineering Types of Engineers

Discovering Engineering Aerospace Engineering Aircraft Rockets Spacecraft Satellites Missiles Hubble Space Telescope

Discovering Engineering Aerospace Engineering

Discovering Engineering Biomedical Engineering • Organ replacement • Tissue repair • Heart valves • Artificial hearts • Kidney dialysis

Discovering Engineering Chemical Engineering Medicine Fuels Solvents Water Desalinization Process

Discovering Engineering Civil Engineering

Discovering Engineering Civil Engineering Geotechnical Soil stability Secure structures I-4 Turnpike Overpass

Discovering Engineering Civil Engineering Structural Design steel, concrete and timber framed structures Parking garage construction Toll Plazas 429/Turnpike Connector

Discovering Engineering Civil Engineering Structural

Discovering Engineering Civil Engineering Structural

Discovering Engineering Civil Engineering Transportation Airports Roadways/Highways Waterways High Speed Rail Airports Marina Highways

Discovering Engineering Civil Engineering Transportation N New Access at Jog Road

Discovering Engineering Civil Engineering Water/Waste Treatment Potable (Drinking) water treatment facility Sanitary waste treatment facilities Industrial waste treatment facilities Water Treatment Facility

Discovering Engineering Electrical/Computer Engineering Audio/Video systems Computers Power Plants Hydroelectric Power Plant Electric Generators Distribution Lines Florida Power and Light Fossil Fuel Power Plant

Discovering Engineering Electrical/Computer Engineering

Discovering Engineering Electrical/Computer Engineering How is your life affected by the work of Electrical and Computer Engineers? Body Electronics Vehicle Control Power Train Instrumentation Entertainment Airbags Climate Control Security System Keyless Entry Automatic Seatbelts Memory Seat / Mirror Antilock Brakes Traction Control Suspension Power Steering Engine Transmission Charging System Cruise Control Cooling Fan Ignition 4 Wheel Drive Analog Dashboard Digital Dashboard Navigation Heads Up Display (HUD) Global Positioning System (GPS) Cellular Phone CD Player AM/FM Radio Tape Player Television CB Radio

Discovering Engineering

Discovering Engineering F. A. Q. S Frequently Asked Questions How can I become an engineer? I. Beneficial to have a good high school background in math and sciences. II. Core college curriculum in math and science. Upon completion of core curriculum-choose an engineering discipline to study e. g. civil, environmental, mechanical engineering, etc… III. Four-year Degree IV. Internships if possible V. Engineer in Training(EIT) VI. Professional Engineer(PE)

Discovering Engineering How can I become an engineer?

Discovering Engineering For further information check out these interesting resources: Web Sites http: //www. discoverengineering. org/ - http: //www. fleng. org/ - http: //www. asce. org/ - http: //www. shpe. org/ - http: //www. asme. org/ - http: //www. ieee. org/ - http: //www. nsbe. org/ - http: //www. nspe. org/ - http: //www. asee. org/ http: //www. engineeringk 12. org/students/ - http: //www. swe. org/

Discovering Engineering Any Questions?

Discovering Engineering F. A. Q. S Frequently Asked Questions How much money do engineers make?