The document discusses engineering as a career path and provides information about what engineers do. It defines engineering as applying knowledge of science and math to develop solutions that benefit humanity. It outlines the variety of fields and jobs in engineering. It emphasizes that engineers solve problems, work in teams, and create things that make the world a better place. It encourages students to consider engineering due to the job satisfaction, challenges, opportunities to benefit society, and financial stability it provides.

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Engineering as a Profession for an
Ever Glowing Career in National
and International Domain
By: Prof. Bhanu P. S. Sagar
Director (Pharmacy, A&D)

2. •Feed the world •Live on Mars
•Provide affordable healthcare
•Protect the environment
•Design material devices that save lives
•Be challenged
•Be bold
•Never stop learning
•Be creative •Be a leader
•Provide a safe water supply

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Engineering Definitions
• Problem solving
• The profession in which knowledge of the
mathematical and natural sciences gained
by study, experience, and practice is applied
with judgment to develop ways to
economically utilize the materials and the
forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.

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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
Engineers
Engineers are changing the world all of the
time. They dream up creative, practical
solutions and work with teams of smart,
inspiring people to invent, design, and create
things that matter.

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Engineers
Engineers use their imagination and analytical
skills to invent, design, and build things that
matter. They are team players with independent
minds who ask, “How can we develop a better
recycling system to protect the environment,
design a school that can withstand an
earthquake, or create cutting-edge special
effects for the movies?” By dreaming up creative
and practical solutions, engineers are changing
the world all the time.

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What Do Engineers Do?
2012 2001
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% -

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Engineers 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%

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What does it take?
• Drive & perseverance!
• How do you get those?
– Have to be willing to make the effort.
– Don’t let anything stand in your way.
– Know what you’re getting into.
• Engineers have in common the desire to
make the world a better place.

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The First Engineer
• Imhotep
• Designed the pyramid near Memphis, Egypt around 2550 BC.

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Imhotep
1. He set a precedent by including temples, pavilions,
corridors, chapels and halls within the closed walls.
2. He was a commoner by birth.
3. Which means he did not have a formal education
(that was only for the rich).
4. At that time engineers learned the trade through
the apprenticeship system.
5. He became one of the king’s most trusted
advisors.
6. His reputation lives on still today in many fictional
stories such as: The Mummy & The Mummy
Returns.

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Why study engineering?
Job satisfaction
The No. 1 cause of unhappiness is job dissatisfaction.
Important to find a career you enjoy.
Variety of career opportunities
Neil Armstrong, Jimmy Carter, and Alfred Hitchcock all started with an
engineering education.
Challenging work
Problems will be open-ended
No single answer
No answer in the back of the book
No teacher to tell you that you are right or wrong
You find a solution and persuade others that yours is the best one
Intellectual development
An engineering education will develop your ability to think logically and
to solve problems
Benefit society
You can choose projects that benefit society
Cleaning the environment
Developing prosthetic aids for disabled persons
Finding new sources of energy

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Why study engineering? Continued….
Financial security
This should not be your only reason for choosing a career in
engineering
However, you will be well paid
Engineering graduates receive the highest starting salary of any
discipline
Professional environment
You will work in a professional environment in which you will be
treated with respect and have some freedom in choosing your work.
Creative thinking
We are in a time of rapid social and technological changes, therefore,
the need for engineers to think creatively is greater than ever before.

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Why study engineering? Continued….

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Engineering is everywhere….
 Engineering gives shape to our world
 We all know cars, computers, airplanes, and bridges
are all products of imaginative engineering
 But did you know bubble gum, baseball bats, movie
special effects, roller coasters, and synthetic human
tissue replacements are also engineering products?
 Engineers design, create, or modify nearly everything
we touch, wear, eat, see, and hear in our daily lives.
 Their innovations and inventions fuel economic growth,
fortify national security, improve healthcare, and
safeguard the environment

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Engineering is everywhere continued..
Everyone knows things like….

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Engineering is everywhere continued..
Automation

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Some 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 and much, much more!

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Some Engineering innovations include…
850 books (2/3 of a ton)
Engineers are Problem Solver

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Top 10 Engineering Skills
1. Problem-solving
2. Analytical/Creative Thinking
3. Design-Oriented
4. Communication-written & oral
5. Adapt to change
6. Learn to learn
7. Global perspective/cultural awareness
8. Project management
9. Political/Social Sensitivity
10. Ability to work in diverse team settings

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Engineering Igniting imagination and innovation

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Engineers are….
 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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Fields of Engineering
Civil
Mechanical
Aerospace
Industrial
Chemical
Mining
Petroleum
Materials
Electrical
Computer
Agricultural
Biological
Construction
Biomedical
Geomatic
Nuclear

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Engineering Functions
Research
Development
Testing
Design
Analysis
Systems
Manufacturing and Construction
Operations and Maintenance
Technical Support
Customer Support
Sales
Finance
Management
Law
Medicine
Business
Education

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Leadership
1. 17% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have a business degree.
2. 20% of the Fortune 500 CEO’s have an engineering degree and 22% of
the Fortune 200 CEO’s.
3. Patent law requires a degree in Engineering or science
Why we NEED more Engineers
1. Aging engineering workforce
2. Fewer students choosing engineering
3. Global competition
4. Integration of technology into all of society
5. Diversity = Innovation

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Goal Clarification - Rewards and
Opportunities of Engineering
1. Job satisfaction
2. Varied Opportunities
3. Challenging Work
4. Intellectual Development
5. Social Impact
6. Financial Security
7. Prestige
8. Professional Environment
9. Understanding How Things Work
10.Creative Thinking

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Engineering Offers a career that is…
• Is Enjoyable
“How happy I will be
what’s the point of doing
something you don’t like?”
• Provides a
Good Working Environment
“If I can’t interact with people…I
will probably quit the job.”
• Will Allow Me to Make a
Difference
“That I would make a difference
in some way, you know, make
my mark on the world.”
• Earns a Good Income
“As shallow as it sounds,
money is the one thing I have
to consider when I’m choosing
a job. I’m not going to do
something that I know can’t
help me pay bills.”
• Has Flexible Schedules
“My career can’t consume all of
my time…I need free time to do
a lot of other things…before I
die.”

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You are what your deep, driving desire is.
As your desire is, so is your will.
As your will is, so is your deed.
As your deed is, so is your destiny.
Brihadaranyaka Upanishad IV.4.5