Engineering is

Everywhere

David T. Bowker
Purdue College of Engineering
What Do Engineers Do?
2003 1998
Builds/constructs/makes things 38% 26%
Designs/draws/plans 19% 27%
Mechanic/mechanical work 9% 2%
Train operator 7% 5%
Creates/is creative 3% 3%
Mathematics/physics 3% 2%
Develops new technologies 3% -
Application of technology 2% -
Equipment maintenance repair 2% -
Works with computers 2% -
Source: Harris Poll, December 2003
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Contributing to Society
Engineers Scientists
Make strong leaders 56% 32%

Care about the community 37% 51%

Sensitive to societal
concerns 28% 61%

Save lives 14% 82%

Source: Harris Poll, December 2003

 •Be creative •Be a leader

•Design material devices that save lives

•Feed the world •Live on Mars
•Protect the environment
•Never stop learning •Be challenged

•Provide a safe water supply •Be bold

•Provide affordable healthcare

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 Engineering is…
…the application of creativity
and teamwork using Math
and science principles as
tools to solve problems
OR
…creating things that
will benefit society
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 “Engineers have a hand in
designing, creating, or
modifying nearly everything
we touch, wear, eat, see, and
hear in our daily lives.”

- American Society of Engineering Education

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 Engineering is everywhere

Everyone knows things like….

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 But other engineering innovations include…
 Safe drinking water
 Microwave ovens
 Baseball bats
 Hershey Hugs
 Seat belts and air bags
 Elevators
 Movie Special Effects
 Cell phones
 Heart Pacemakers
 CD’s, VCR’s, and DVD’s
 Instant Messaging
 Skyscrapers
 Facial recognition devices
 Rollercoasters

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 How are these the same?

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Top 10 Engineering Skills
 Problem-solving
 Analytical/Creative Thinking
 Design-Oriented
 Communication-written & oral
 Adapt to change
 Top 10 Engineering Skills
 Learn to learn
 Global perspective/cultural awareness
 Project management
 Political/Social Sensitivity
 Ability to work in diverse team settings

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  Men and Women from every culture in the world
 People who like a challenge and
to build, break, and design things
 Trusted for having good
judgment & making sound
decisions
 Strong in math & science
 Resourceful
 Able to express their ideas

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Engineers are…
 Fields of Engineering
Civil Mining Electrical
Mechanical Petroleum Computer
Aerospace Materials Agricultural
Industrial Biological
Chemical Construction
Biomedical
Geomatic
Nuclear
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 Engineering Functions
Research Manufacturing and Finance
Development Construction Management
Testing Operations and Law
Maintenance
Design Medicine
Technical Support
Analysis Business
Customer Support
Systems Education
Sales

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 Leadership

 17% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have a

business degree.
 20% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have
an engineering degree and 22% of
the Fortune 200 CEO’s.
 Patent law requires a degree in
Engineering or science
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Why we NEED more Engineers
Aging engineering workforce
Fewer students choosing engineering
Global competition
Integration of technology into all of
society
Diversity = Innovation

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 BS Engineering Degrees
2005 Engineering Degrees by Ethnicity & Gender
Women 19.6%
African American 6.5%
Hispanic 5.4%
Native American . .05%

African Americans, Latinos

and Native Americans comprise
30% of college-age people,
and 25% of the U.S. workforce
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 Let’s talk about Engineering

High School Girls

•Enjoying what I do
•Good working environment
•Making a difference
•Good income
•Flexibility
Engineering Community
• It’s a challenge
• Go for it! It’s difficult, but rewarding
• Use math and science to solve problems

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 Average starting salaries at
Purdue university 2008
Aerospace $55,772
Chemical $66,311
Civil $53,231
Computer $62,940
Electrical 58,896
Industrial $57,519
Materials $58,325
Mechanical $60,000
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 High School Preparation
 Pre-calculus or calculus
 Chemistry
 Physics
 Writing, Communication
 Computer - programming, drafting,
general
 Honors & advance placement

This gives you career choices!!

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 Contact us
at
Office Phone: (765) 494-3975
Email: dbowker@purdue.edu

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 For more information:
www.purdue.edu
www.eweek.org
www.engineeringk12.org
www.discoverengineering.org
www.jets.org

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