Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 1 The Modern

Practices of Modern Engineering Lecture 1 The Modern Engineer Luis San Andres Mast-Childs Tribology Professor Texas A&M University Lsanandres@tamu. edu http: //rotorlab. tamu. edu/me 489 1

Lecture 1: The modern engineer Date: January 18, 2011 The modern engineer Perception and reality Vision of the engineer for 2020 Today: Reading & other assignments: Read Wisler paper (essay due Jan 25) Other: complete ONE MINUTE PAPER 2

Recall the class objective An Introduction to the practices of modern engineering: a) application of the sciences (mathematics and physics) and engineering principles to satisfy needs, and b) other tracts that will ensure the engineer’s survival and continued success in the profession emphasis of this class! 3

Engineering Basics What does an engineer do? Engineers make products to satisfy a need. They solve problems From the Latin word ingeniator: ingenious, to devise in the sense of construct (engines), or craftsmanship. Other related word is ingenuity 4

Engineering Basics Who is an engineer? The knack! Extreme intuition for all things electrical & mechanical and other social ineptitude! Common (misleading) perception 5

Engineering Basics What does a modern engineer do? Engineers solve problems to satisfy a need anticipate needs! Create opportunities for further development and prosperity Exercise design creativity and inventiveness with keen understanding of economical, ethical, social & ecological constraints 6

Modern Engineering Basics A modern engineer is NOT a NERD, a MATH wizard ISOLATED from his/her surroundings Inhabiting in an IVORY TOWER: self - interested 7

Modern Engineering Basics A modern engineer MUST Interact with others: be a team player & leader Be responsible for actions impacting society and environment Be a seasoned communicator Ready to learn (always more) 8

Modern Engineering Needs National Academy of Engineering (NAE) 2007 developed Vision 2020: To enhance the nation's economic productivity and improve the quality of life worldwide, engineering education in the US must anticipate and adapt to the dramatic changes of engineering practice. Besides the necessary technical skills, what else is needed from US engineers? 9

Vision EC 2020: Skills to succeed • • Prepared for global competency Superb communication skills (written & oral) Trained in teams that work and deliver Ready for open-ended multidisciplinary problems with no unique answer Ready for innovation and to embrace change Show absolute professional integrity DO MORE WITH LESS DO THINGS RIGHT THE FIRST TIME Educating the Engineer of 2020 (NAE) 10

Engineering Education Engineering practice has changed dramatically in the last 25 years Traditional engineering education focuses on delivering information with students as mere uncritical receptors of knowledge Modern engineering education must enrich and broaden culture of students so graduates are better prepared to work in a constantly changing global economy Educating the Engineer of 2020 (NAE) 11

Engineering Criteria 2000 http: //www. abet. org EC 2000 stresses continuous improvement to enable innovation in engineering programs, as well as to encourage new assessment processes and program improvements Learn to learn Not deliver & listen 12

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Next lecture ABET Engineering criteria 2000 What does a student from Texas A&M Mechanical Engineering Department must know upon graduation? Hard and soft skills 14

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