Wright Scholars Presentation 7-25-2017.ppt
- 1. Engineering: A World of Opportunities Tony E. Saliba, Ph.D Wilke Endowment Distinguished Professor. Dean Emeritus, School of Engineering And Some Advice for Success in College And in Life
- 2. Presentation Outline Why Engineering? What is Engineering? Factors in Selecting a Major Factors in Selecting a University Keys to Success in College Words of Wisdom for Success in Life
- 3. What Can Engineers Do? • Save a life – Heart rate monitors – Defibrillators – Bio-electrical and bio- mechanical implants – Electronic wheel chairs • Improve quality of life – Transportation systems – New materials – Energy systems – EVERYTHING AROUND US! Telecommunications Satellite systems Internet ? Transportation System Automotive Aerospace Rail ? Health Care Industries Bioengineering Drugs ? Food and agriculture Fast fermentation New fuels ?
- 4. EXPLORING ENGINEERING A Calling to Change the World
- 5. What does that mean? • The U.S. Census Bureau predicts there will be 9.4 billion people in the world by the year 2050.
- 6. Energy The World Energy Council predicts a 40-70% increase in energy consumption by 2050 to an energy demand of 20-25 giga-tons of oil equivalent.
- 7. Energy Energy experts in a recent National Research Council report confess that they don’t have a clue as to how that power will be delivered in an environmentally acceptable way.
- 8. Clean Water The Population Information Program at the Johns Hopkins School of Public Health predicts that 4 billion people, more than 40% of the world population, will face severe water shortages in 2050.
- 9. Global Warming • Clearly an emotional and political issue. • The hard evidence is that atmospheric levels of carbon dioxide, methane and nitrous oxide are at all time historic highs. • The permafrost is melting and glaciers are shrinking.
- 10. The Bad News Trillion Ton Iceberg the Size of Delaware Has Broken off the Larsen C Ice Shelf in Antartica July 12, 2017
- 11. The Good News The Iceberg Already Has 3 Starbucks Technicallyfunny.com
- 12. Strategic Metals A research team at Yale has predicted that we will basically run out of most of our strategic metals by 2050. Anyone who has priced copper recently can sympathize with that prediction.
- 13. Infrastructure • Developing countries suffer from a lack of sufficient infrastructure to attract investment and stimulate economic growth • Developed countries often suffer from the syndrome of an aging infrastructure
- 14. Estimated 5-year need (does not include security investment needs) Aviation D+ Bridges C Dams D Drinking Water D- Energy D Hazardous Waste D Navigable Waterways D- Public Parks & Recreation C- Rail C Roads D Schools D Security I Solid Waste C+ Transit D+ Wastewater D- America’s Infrastructure GPA D Total Investment Needs $1.6 Trillion Report Card for America’s Infrastructure
- 15. Cyber Security • Computers Computers Everywhere – Houses, Cars, Planes, Factories, Grid, Infrastructure, Nuclear Plants, Hospitals ….. • Hackers Crackers Everywhere – Amateurs, Malicious, Criminals, Terrorists, State Supported Spies ….. Pentagon labeled Cyberwarfare as the fifth domain of battlefield
- 16. This is not arrogance. It is a statement of responsible capability. • We need engineers and others who have the will, intellectual capacity, social mandate and ability to meet these Challenges. • It is within our collective abilities as professionals to literally save the planet.
- 17. Challenges Solving these challenges is not optional. They are mandatory to ensure we have functioning societies in the future.
- 18. 100 Years of Excellence in Engineering Education and Research Persevere Our Profession Our Nation Our world Need Your Bright Minds, Your Courage Your Creativity
- 19. Engineering Fields • Chemical Engineering • Environmental, Bioengineering, Materials, Aerospace, Energy • Civil Engineering • Environmental, Transportation, Structures, Aerospace • Computer Engineering • Transportation, Aerospace, Communications, Electronics • Electrical Engineering • Communication, Electronics, Robotics, Aerospace, Transportation • Mechanical Engineering • Manufacturing, Transportation, Aerospace, Energy, Environment • Engineering Technology • Electronic and Computer, Global Manufacturing Systems, Industrial, and Mechanical Engineering Technology
- 20. Chemical Engineering Chemical engineers design and develop systems to take raw materials and turn them into the products that we use every day.
- 21. Chemical Engineering Chemical engineers design and develop systems to take raw materials and turn them into the products that we use every day.
- 22. Civil Engineering • Civil engineers plan, design, build, maintain, and address the environmental impacts of constructed facilities and public works essential to civilization.
- 23. Civil Engineering • Civil engineers plan, design, build, maintain, and address the environmental impacts of constructed facilities and public works essential to civilization.
- 24. Computer Engineering • Computer Engineers design and develop digital applications for use in computers, consumer electronics, aerospace systems, automobiles, and data networks.
- 25. Computer Engineering • Computer Engineers design and develop digital applications for use in computers, consumer electronics, aerospace systems, automobiles, and data networks.
- 26. Electrical Engineering Electrical engineers design and develop systems for consumer electronics, aerospace sensors, electronic communication, power generation, and robotics.
- 27. Electrical Engineering Electrical engineers design and develop systems for consumer electronics, aerospace sensors, electronic communication, power generation, and robotics.
- 28. Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineers design, produce, maintain and improve all kinds of mechanical devices, components, engines and systems.
- 29. Mechanical Engineering Mechanical engineers design, produce, maintain and improve all kinds of mechanical devices, components, engines and systems.
- 30. Professional Positions Product Development Process Development Manufacturing Research Management Industrial Sales Molecular ----- Plant
- 31. Engineering Industries Energy Dr. Richard Smalley Nobel Prize Winner “The single most important problem facing Humanity is Energy”
- 32. Other Major Industries Energy Medical/Biomedical/Biochemical Auto/Aerospace/Materials Cyber Security Pharmaceutical Food Processing Environmental Agriculture
- 33. May 2017 Salary Survey National Association of Colleges and Employers Average Starting Salaries - B.S. • Chemical Engineering $69,796 • Mechanical Engineering $65,593 • Electrical Engineering $68,445 • Computer Engineering $66,206 • Industrial/Man Engineering $64,571 • Aerospace Engineering $64,967 • Civil Engineering $64,708 • Engineering Technology $63,514
- 34. May 2017 Salary Survey National Association of Colleges and Employers Average Starting Salaries - B.S. • Information Science $58,402 • Computer Science $55,206 • Mathematics $54,405 • Chemistry $51,419 • Biological Sciences $47,709 • Geology and Geological Sciences $42,246
- 35. May 2017 Salary Survey National Association of Colleges and Employers Average Starting Salaries B.S. • Mgmnt Info. Systems $57,343 • Economics and Finance $54,376 • Accounting $53,156 • Business Administration $52,696 • Marketing/Management $51,992
- 36. Selecting a Major Interests Personal Strengths Employment Opportunities Placement Rate, Salary Range of Industries Job Prestige Educational Opportunities Med Schools, Law School, MBA, all Ph.D.
- 37. DO NOT SPECIALIZE AT UNDERGRAD LEVEL Chemical Engineering Mechanical Engineering Civil Engineering Electrical/Computer Engineering Specialized fields limit your employment opportunity 50% placement Most entry level Biotech jobs require at least an MS Pillar === More versatility === Better Mobility
- 38. Engineering – A Call to Make a Difference Keen-ReEdit.mp4 2.6 minutes
- 39. Things to think about when picking a university… • Comprehensive University and Programs • Curricula and Facilities • Campus Culture and Residential Life • Extending the Campus – Study abroad – Cooperative education – Internships – Undergraduate research – What career services are available? • Good Students • Performance in Jobs/Grad Schools • Support Systems • Student Success: Retention, Graduation • Placement after Graduation • Class size • Who is Teaching the Classes? • Student Activities and Organizations
- 40. Search Schedule • When do I start? Right Now • Start at 20 Schools • Narrow Down to 10 • Visit at least 5 – Summer Visits just to get acquainted – Fall / Winter visits to help make final decisions • Start Applying in September Senior Year • Have a good idea by January Senior Year • Make a decision March-May Senior Year
- 41. Application Process • Most schools have free online application • GPA • Level of classes you are taking • SAT/ACT Scores • Rank in Class • Extra curricular activities • Recommendation letters • Essay
- 42. Typical Campus Visit • Admission Counselor • Financial Aid Officer • Campus Tour • Tour of the Dorms • Meet with Faculty in Major or Unit • Later Visits • Sit in on a class • Overnight • Meet with students
- 43. Professional Education Liberal Arts Education Leadership Education Choosing the Curriculum for Engineering Transformative Well-Rounded Education
- 44. Emphasis of the Program • Accessible and caring faculty • Small class size • Classes taught by faculty • Office of student success • Tutoring • Counseling center • Career Services • Student Learning Services • Academic Services for Athletes • Retention • Graduation • Job/Grad Placement • Finishing in Desired Major
- 45. Co-op Program • Optional vs. Mandatory • Flexible: 2, 3, 4, 5 coops terms • Connected Learning – Faculty Interaction – Job Evaluation – Coop reports • Wide range of companies
- 46. Five-Year B.S./M.S. or 4 + 1 • Flexibility in matching majors between B.S. and M.S. • Start research junior year (PT/FT) • Student covers tuition • Research sponsor covers undergraduate research stipend • External Research Fellowships (OSGC, NSF, etc.) • Full time graduate student for fifth year • Continuation of research and coursework • Tuition and graduate stipend provided by research sponsor or other sources
- 47. Notable Alumni Charles Pedersen Winner of Nobel Prize in Chemistry 1987 Charles Wilke Founder of CME at Berkeley John McHale Technology Business Innovator David Bradley Inventor of “Control-Alt-Delete” Richard Abdoo – Chairman and CEO Wisconsin Energy Joe Pesce – Develop Talking Motion Pictures Westinghouse Roman Shoenherr – Overhead Projector, Post it Notes – 3M Joe Desch - Broke the Code of German Communication Joe Hinrichs – President, Ford America Tim Harris – President of Harris and Ford http://www.harrisandford.com/index.php
- 48. What Got You Here •Natural Talents •Intelligence •Desire •Perseverance •Hard Work
- 49. Can’t Rest on your Laurels •Look to your right •Look to your left •Only one of you will graduate in Engineering
- 50. Can’t Rest on your Laurels •Look to your right •Look to your left •Only one of you will graduate in Engineering •We want every one of you to graduate
- 51. Keys to Success •Serious Studying •Time on Task •Time Management •Wise Decisions •Adjusting to Pace •Aware of the Rigor
- 52. Keys to Success •Do Not Fall Behind •Seek Your Faculty •Do Not Skip Class •Go to Problem Sessions •Ask for Help •Don’t Let Problems Simmer •Don’t Spread Yourself Too Thin •Roomate / Floormate
- 53. Keys to Success •Build Relationships •Use Constructive Criticism to Improve Yourself •Find your Passion •Confidence and Perseverance Hitting the Wall Don’t ever give up
- 54. Don’t Give Up Don’t Ever Give Up •Turned down by a recording Studio that Said “We don’t like your sound” The Beatles •Cut from his HS basketball team, he went home and cried MJ •Told by a teacher he is “too stupid to learn anything” TE •Fired from a newspaper because he lacked imagination WD Everyone gets knocked down. The ones who find a way to get back up…. Create their own success.
- 55. We Want You to Succeed •We Are on Your Team •You are in Control - Road to Success – Have fun in the Journey
- 56. Final Thoughts What Kind of Choices Will You Make in Life?