Engineering

It is a great profession. There is the fascination of watching a figment of the imagination emerge
through the aid of science to a plan on paper. Then it moves to realization in stone or metal or
energy. Then it brings homes and jobs to men. Then it elevates the standards of living and adds to
the comforts of life. That is the engineer’s high privilege.

The great liability of the engineer compared to men of other professions is that his works are out in
the open where all can see them. His acts, step by step, are in hard substance. He cannot argue
them into this air or blame the judge like lawyers. He cannot, like the politicians, screen his
shortcomings by blaming his opponents and hope the people will forget. The engineer simply cannot
deny he did it.

On the other hand, unlike the doctor his life is not among the weak. Unlike the soldier, destruction is
not his purpose. Unlike the lawyer, quarrels are not his daily bread. To the engineer falls the job of
clothing the bare bones of science with life, comfort, and hope. No doubt as years go by the people
forgot which engineer did it, even if they ever knew. Or some politician put his name on it. Or they
credit it to some promoter who used other people’s money… But the engineer looks back at the
unending stream of goodness which flows from his successes with satisfaction that few professionals
may know. And the verdict of his fellow professionals is all the accolade he wants.
~Herbert Hoover, American Mining Engineer and 31st U.S. President (1874-1964)
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 SES: Summer Engineering
Seminar 2016
Dr. Jessica Anderson Kuczenski (Dr. JAK)

Welcome to the School of Engineering at SCU!!

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 An Introduction to Engineering

= Five most frequently asked questions:

o What is engineering?
o What is the difference between
engineering, science and technology?
o What are the career areas in
engineering?
o What does the future hold for engineers?
o How do I know if engineering is for me?

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 What is Engineering?

= Background of the word in Latin:

o ingenerare – to create
o ingenium – the product of genius
o ingen became engine and people who designed
creative things were known as engine-ers
= So, what is an engineer?

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 What is Engineering?

= Background of the word in Latin:

o ingenerare – to create
o ingenium – the product of genius
o ingen became engine and people who designed
creative things were known as engine-ers
= So, what is an engineer?
o An engineer is a creative, ingenious person

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 What is Engineering?

= Background of the word in Latin:

o ingenerare – to create
o ingenium – the product of genius
o ingen became engine and people who designed
creative things were known as engine-ers
= So, what is an engineer?
o An engineer is a creative, ingenious person
= What does an engineer do?
o Engineers create (i.e. design) ingenious solutions
to societal problems

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 What is Engineering?

Define “What is Engineering” with a

neighbor!
Introduce yourselves briefly. You have 3
minutes!
Be prepared to report out your thoughts.

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 What is Engineering?

= The application of scientific and mathematical

principles to practical ends such as the design,
manufacture, and operation of efficient and
economical structures, machines, processes,
and systems ~ American Heritage Dictionary
= “Engineering is the profession in which a
knowledge of the mathematical and natural
sciences, gained by study, experience, and
practice, is applied with judgment to develop
ways to utilize, economically, the materials and
forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.” ~
ABET

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 ABET

= Accreditation Board for Engineering and

Technology

= The only accrediting agency for engineering

programs in the U.S.
= Very important for students considering
engineering
o For professional registration
o For transfer between schools
o For admission into graduate programs

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 What is Science?

= Theodore Von Karmen, an aerospace engineer,

put it nicely when he said, “Scientists discover
the world that exists; engineers create the
world that never was.”
= Science is defined as the observation,
identification, description, experimental
investigation, and theoretical explanation of
phenomena.
= Scientist seeks to know, the engineer aims
to do
o How does this thing work? What is it made of?
How did it get to be that way?

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 What is Technology?

= Technology is the application of knowledge,

creativity and resources to solve real world
problems and extend human capabilities
o Technology is the Stuff…Engineering is the
process.

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 Engineering, Science & Technology

Skill Technologist Engineer Scientist

Type of work Application of Translates science Searches for new
designs into design knowledge
Demand Low High Low
Supervisory Sometimes Frequently Sometimes
Training 2-4 years 4-7 years 4-7 years
required
Salary Medium High Medium

Skill-based Knowledge-based

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What is Engineering?

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bipTWWHya8A

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 Many Different Engineers…

= Environmental = Nuclear
= Aerospace
= Geological = Petroleum
= Agricultural
= Geotechnical = Software
= Architectural
= Industrial = … and I’ve
= Biomedical missed some
= Manufacturing
= Ceramic
= Marine/Ocean
= Chemical
= Materials
= Civil
= Mechanical
= Computer
= Metallurgical
= Construction
= Mining
= Electrical

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Engineering Employment (2014)
Mechanical: 270,700 Health and safety, except
Civil: 263,460 mining safety and
inspectors: 24,530
Industrial: 236,990
Biomedical: 20,080
Electrical: 174,550
Nuclear: 16,520
Electronics, except
computer: 133,990 Mining and geological,
including mining safety:
Computer hardware: 8,200
76,360
Marine and naval
Aerospace: 69,080 architects: 7,570
Environmental: 53,240 Agricultural: 2,450
Petroleum: 33,740 Engineers, all other:
Chemical:
From
124,570
33,470Department of Labor, http://www.bls.gov/oes/current/oes_stru.htm#17-0000
Bureau of Labor Statistics,U.S.
Some things that engineers make

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More things engineers make

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 Common Engineering Fields

= Chemical Engineering
= Civil Engineering
= Computer Engineering
= Electrical Engineering
= Industrial Engineering
= Mechanical Engineering

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 Chemical Engineering

= Practical application of chemical processes in

the development and refinement of materials
and products
= Work in:
o Manufacturing
o Pharmaceuticals
o Healthcare
o Design and construction
o Pulp and paper
o Petrochemicals
o Food processing
o Specialty chemicals
o Polymers
o Biotechnology
o Environmental health and safety

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 Civil Engineering

= Have always advanced

civilization
= Seven major branches:
o Structural
o Environmental
o Geotechnical
o Water resources
o Transportation
o Construction
o Urban planning

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 Computer Engineering

= Analyze, design and evaluate

computer systems
= Often focus on problems or challenges
that result in new state-of-the-art
products that integrate computer
capabilities
= Hardware, operating systems, and
software

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 Electrical Engineering

= Design and development of electronic

systems and the manufacture of electrical
and electronic equipment and devices
= Common subfields:
o Telecommunications
o Power engineers
o Computer industry
o Semiconductor technology

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 Industrial Engineering

= Determine most effective ways to

use the basic factors of production
o People, machines, materials, information,
and energy
= Bridge between management goals
and operational performance
o Management control systems
▪ Financial planning, Cost analysis
o Physical distribution of goods and services
o Plant location
▪ Raw materials
▪ Transportation
▪ Costs

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 Mechanical Engineering

= If it moves or involves energy – it

was probably designed and built
by a mechanical engineer
= Use principles of energy, materials, and
mechanics to design and manufacture
machines and devices
o Power producing machines
o Power using machines
o Material handling systems
o Machine tools
o Robotics
o Fluids

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Engineering Disciplines
Source: ASEE 2013-2014
https://www.asee.org/papers-and-
publications/publications/
14_11-47.pdf
 Engineering Functions

= Functions of engineering as important as the

disciplines!

=
Discipline + Function
Research – searching for new technology
= Career
= Development – improving technologies to make them
economically feasible
= Design – translating technology into products and processes
= Construction/production/manufacturing – making the
technology
= Operations/maintenance – working with the final products
= Sales – providing service to design engineers
= Management – leading people on engineering projects to
make optimum use of their skills and knowledge

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Engineering Functions

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 What is Engineering?

= Create things or processes that people need

or want to improve
= Make things that do not yet exist

= Use resources efficiently

= Address grand challenges of the time

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 What problem do you want to
solve?

~ or ~

What do you think is a grand

challenge we face in the future?

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 Some Grand Challenges

= Energy
= Environment
e.g.Clean Water
= Better Health
= Infrastructure for
increasing
populations
= Competitive Edge in
World Market –
finding niches,
globalization and
local self-sufficiency

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 How do you know if Engineering is for you?

= Do you want to work in making

processes and products that
really help people?
= Do you enjoy mathematics and
science?
= Are you curious about how
things work?
= Do you like puzzles and problem
solving?
= Are you willing to undertake a
rigorous training in exchange for
career rewards?

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 Engineering as a Career

Source: http://www.forbes.com/sites/susanadams/2013/01/24/college-degrees-with-the-highest-starting-salaries-2/

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 Engineering as a Career

= The changing face of the Year Ratio of Engrs and

U.S. workforce: Scientists to
o 50% of the U.S. engineering working
workforce is more than 48 population
years old and thus will be
replaced over the next 17 1900 1:1800
years 1950 1:190
o 85% of new workers
entering the California labor 1960 1:130
force in the next decade will 1980 1:65
be minority and/or female
2000 1:35
o Expanding role for engineers
in our tech world 2010 1:20

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 Engineer as a Professional

= Six characteristics of a profession:

o Members are highly trained in a specific area
o Members engage in continuing education
o Members operate with standard of ethics
o Members are responsible to serve the public
o Members have professional organizations
o Members are often registered or licensed

= Engineer’s creed: As a professional engineer, I

dedicate my professional knowledge and skill to
the advancement and betterment of human
welfare.

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Undergraduate Engineering
Program at SCU

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T-Model of Engineering Education
■ Deep technical core (hard skills –
left brain):
o Coursework: Math, Science,
engineering
o Project work: design, …
■ Broad range of soft skills (right
brain)
o Communication
o Ethics, Integrity
o Entrepreneurial mindset
o Creativity
o Global view…

■ Educating engineers to:

o Understand difference between private
interest and public good
o Lead the world in introducing and applying
new technology critical to improving life
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