This is a parent information night about the Design & Engineering program offered by the Beachwood City Schools in partnership with Cleveland State University's Washkewicz College of Engineering. This was presented by Dr. Majid Rashidi, Mr. Gregg Schoof, Dr. Rich Markwardt, Mr. Bob Hardis, Mr. Ken Veon, and Mr. Gus Matheou.

1. Cleveland State University
Beachwood City Schools

2. Preparing students for their future!

3. Partnership with Cleveland State University

4. What is
engineering?
Engineers apply math and science for the
betterment of society through:
According to Webster’s
Dictionary:
Engineering
The application of
math and science by
which the properties
of matter and the
sources of energy in
nature are made
useful
to people.
Design
Manufacturing
Research &
Development
Continual
Improvement
Management
Logistics
Above all, engineers are problem solvers who make
things work better, more efficiently, quicker and
cheaper.

5. Courses to be taken at High School
Math
Ø Geometry
Ø Pre Algebra & Algebra
Ø Trigonometry
Ø Modeling of Physical systems (Word Problems)
• Drafting & Engineering Drawings
Ø Solid Modeling
Ø 3D Printing
• Science
Ø Physics
Ø Chemistry
• English Writing and Verbal communication
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6. Salary Comparisons
*Average salaries from May 2009, Bureau of Labor Statistics Website
**Factor is average salary / years of college
Career
College (years)
Average Salary*
Hourly Rate
Factor (thousands)**
Fast Food Cook
0
$18,230
$8.76/hr
-
Cosmetologist
0
$27,070
$13.02/hr
-
Auto Mechanic
0
$37,880
$18.21/hr
-
Realtor
0
$53,100
$25.53/hr
-
Reporter
4
$43,270
$20.80/hr
11
Physical Therapist
8
$76,220
$36.64/hr
9
Chemist
4
$72,740
$34.97/hr
22
Veterinarian
8
$90,110
$43.32/hr
11
Accountant
4
$67,430
$32.42/hr
16
Registered Nurse
4
$66,530
$31.99/hr
16
Pharmacist
6
$106,630
$51.27/hr
17
Computer Programmer
4
$74,690
$35.91/hr
18
Computer Engineer
4
$91,540
$44.01/hr
22
Mechanical Engineer
4
$80,580
$38.74/hr
20
Electrical Engineer
4
$86,250
$41.47/hr
21
Civil Engineer
4
$81,180
$39.03/hr
20
Chemical Engineer
4
$91,670
$44.07/hr
22
Petroleum Engineer
4
$119,960
$57.67/hr
30
Medical Doctor
10
$168,550
$81.03/hr
16
Lawyer
6
$129,020
$62.03/hr
21
Higher Factor
Is Better!

7. Earning Potential vs. Minimum Wage
105,000
95,000
B.S. (Engineering)
M.S. (Engineering)
Ph.D. (Engineering)
HS (min. wage)
85,000
75,000
65,000
55,000
45,000
35,000
25,000
15,000
0
5
10
15
20
25
30
35
40
Years AFTER H.S. Graduation (based on 1998 salary data)
Engineers have high earning potentials over the course of their career. Since
2000, engineering salaries have increased by ~35%.

8. Engineering Disciplines
Major Disciplines
• Mechanical
• Electrical
• Chemical
• Civil
• Industrial
Other Disciplines
• Automotive
• Aerospace
• Agricultural
• Biomedical
• Computer
• Environmental
• Materials
• Nuclear
• Robotics
• Safety

9. Mechanical Engineering
• Concerned with design, manufacture &
operation of a wide range of components,
devices, or systems:
• microscopic parts (nanotechnology) to
gigantic gears
• heating, ventilation, refrigeration
• manufacturing equipment (tanks, motors,
pumps)
• laser technology
• biomedical applications
• automotive industry
• computer-aided design, automation,
robotics
Broadest of all the engineering disciplines in its range of activities

10. Chemical Engineering
• Gasoline
• Plastic
• Energy (natural gas, oil heating, coal)
• Adhesives
• Clothing
• Building Materials
Applying chemistry to the solution of practical problems

11. Electrical Engineering
Play a role in almost everything we
interact with on a daily basis. They
design smaller, cheaper, and better:
• cell phones
• computers
• power systems
• appliances
• robots
Apply specialized skill to the design, manufacture, application,
installation, and operation of electrical products and systems.

12. Civil Engineering
• Create solutions to cope with:
• air quality issues
• decaying cities, roadways and
bridges
• clogged airports and highways
• polluted streams, rivers and lakes
Design solutions to cope with many of our planet’s most serious
problems.

13. Industrial Engineering
• Design data processing
systems
• Integrate activities of finance,
engineering and management
• Develop systems for planning,
cost analysis, production and
quality of products
Stresses design, improvement, and installation of integrated
systems of people, material, and equipment for the effective
production of goods or services in all types of industries

14. Good Traits for Engineers
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Enjoy solving problems
Like working with other people (strong teamwork skills)
Interested in serving human needs
Want to make things work better
Strive for continual improvement
Able to adapt to a changing environment
Good communication skills
Strong study skills
Desire to constantly learn new things
Data analysis skills
Strong computer skills

15. College Entrance Requirements
Required
Algebra I & II
Geometry
Trigonometry
Calculus
Physics
Chemistry
Computer Programming
Social Studies
Foreign Languages
Fine Arts/Humanities
Highly Recommended – Not Required
AP Chemistry
AP Physics
AP Calculus
AP Biology
Any Advanced Placement classes really help prepare you for college and in
most cases drastically help “lighten your load.”

16. College Advice
The next 2-3 years in high school and especially the following 4-8 years
in college drastically impact the quality of your adult life!!!

17. Cooperative Education
Typically a five year program with alternating periods of book learning
(school) and application (work, typically in industry).
Year
Fall
Spring
Summer
1
School
School
School
2
Work
Work
Work
3
School
School
School
4
Work
Work
Work
5
School
School
School
Benefits of a Cooperative Education
• Pay for your college education ($36,000/YR or more)
• Gain valuable experience, real engineering work
• Increase your market value at graduation (considerably)
• Usually assures job offer from co-op company
• Offers well deserved and beneficial break from school!

18. Summary
Engineers have been involved in almost everything you see,
touch, or rely upon
Engineering can be an exciting career full of opportunities
Job market is generally good
Pay and benefits are among the top for the level of education
Opportunities for leadership, global travel, and benefiting humankind abound
An engineering degree can open many doors to careers in other exciting areas
such as medicine, law, business administration, PhD (research, teaching, etc.)

19. Four-Year Curriculum
Freshmen
Sophomores
Juniors
Seniors
Design Engineering II
Cleveland State
University
Industrial Design I
TBD
Software Engineering I
Cleveland State
University
Design Engineering I
Intro to Design &
Innovation
AP Computer Science

20. Design Engineering Progression

21. Industrial Design Progression

22. Software Engineering Progression

23. Great Expectations

24. Demonstration from Introduction to Design &
Innovation students

25. Questions?
Ken Veon
kev@beachwoodschools.org