The document discusses various fields of engineering, particularly in relation to candy production, explaining the roles of different engineers such as electrical, computer, chemical, mechanical, environmental, industrial, civil, and agricultural engineers. It emphasizes the benefits of pursuing an engineering career, including high salaries, diverse opportunities, and the chance to innovate and improve the world. Additionally, it provides guidance on how to prepare for a career in engineering through math and science education and offers resources for further exploration.

1. Exploring Careers
in Engineering
Steve Snelling
Industrial Engineer
Boeing – Everett
Stephen.r.snelling@boeing.com
(425) 342-4121

2. Engineering: solving problems
with math & science
 How many of you know
someone who is an
engineer?
 What does an engineer do?

3. What is engineering?
Engineering is the
application of math and
science to create
something of value from
our natural resources.

4. Engineering and candy
 How is engineering involved in the
creation and sale of candy?

5. Engineering and candy
 An electrical engineer designs and regulates the electricity
throughout the candy manufacturing plant.

6. Engineering and candy
 Electrical engineering
 A computer engineer designs the devices to monitor and
manage the creation of the candy.

7. Engineering and candy
 Electrical engineering
 Computer engineering
 A chemical engineer designs the correct combination
of ingredients to get the taste and texture.

8. Engineering and candy
 Electrical engineering
 Computer engineering
 Chemical engineering
 A mechanical engineer designs the
machines in the factory.

9. Engineering and candy
 Electrical engineering
 Computer engineering
 Chemical engineering
 Mechanical engineering
 An environmental engineer ensures
the water and air coming into and
going out of the plant are clean.

10. Engineering and candy
 Electrical engineering
 Computer engineering
 Chemical engineering
 Mechanical engineering
 Environmental engineering
 An industrial engineer
analyzes operations and
makes recommendations for
improving efficiency.

11. Engineering and candy
 Electrical engineering
 Computer engineering
 Chemical engineering
 Mechanical engineering
 Environmental engineering
 Industrial engineering
 A civil engineer designs and
constructs the roads and
bridges used to transport the
candy to the store.

12. Engineering and candy
 Electrical engineering
 Computer engineering
 Chemical engineering
 Mechanical engineering
 Environmental engineering
 Industrial engineering
 Civil engineering
 An agricultural engineer
oversees the production of the
sugars used in the candy.

13. Engineering and candy
 Electrical engineering
 Computer engineering
 Chemical engineering
 Mechanical engineering
 Environmental engineering
 Industrial engineering
 Civil engineering
 Agricultural engineering

14. Variety of engineering degrees
 Besides those discussed in
making/selling candy:
– Aerospace engineer
– Ceramic engineer
– Materials engineer
– Nuclear engineer
– Software engineer
– Biomedical engineer

15. Why should I become
an engineer?
 Invent new things that help
people
– Computers and computer
games
– Cures for diseases
– Ways to protect the
environment
– New sources of energy
– New forms of entertainment

Use the latest technology

Improve the world around you

16. Engineering misconceptions
 Only the “super-smart” can become engineers.
 All engineers are shy.
 Engineers have no outside interests.
 All engineers are men.

17. Would I like engineering?
 Do you enjoy knowing how
things work?
 Do you think of new or
better ways to do things?
 Do you get good grades in
math and science?
 Do you like mazes or jigsaw
puzzles?

18. Advantages of an engineering degree
 Great salary for a bachelor’s degree
– Unlimited opportunities
– Small towns, big cities
– Small companies, large firms
– International sites
 Respected career
 Work with other talented people
 Opportunity to make a
large-scale difference

19. What else can I do with an engineering degree?
 A ‘key’ to many other
career goals:
– Project Manager
– Executive
– Researcher
– Professor
 Examples of former engineers:
– Jimmy Carter, U.S. president
– Bonnie Dunbar, former NASA
astronaut
– Scott Adams, creator of ‘Dilbert’
– Montel Williams, TV talk show
host

20. What do you need to do to become an engineer?
 Take math & science classes now
– Algebra, geometry, trigonometry,
calculus
– Chemistry, biology, physics
 Begin planning for college
– Take SATs or ACTs
– Talk to your guidance counselor

21. Why math and science?
 Math & science train you to draw
conclusions based on systematically
gathered facts.
 Math trains you to think logically and
recognize conclusions.
 Science trains you to develop
explanations based on observations.

22. How can you learn more about engineering?
 Spend time at work with an engineer.
 Talk with college students.
 Participate in a science fair.

23. Internet resources
 American Society for Engineering Education
www.asee.org/precollege
 National Engineers Week
www.eweek.org
 Explore Science
www.explorescience.com
 Engineer Girl
www.engineergirl.com
 Global engineering sites
www.iei.ie/Steps/house
http://smartmoves.questacon.edu.au
http://www.eweek.org/site/Engineers/50ways.shtml

24. The challenge is yours
 Ask questions!
 Keep a great attitude!
 Work hard in school!

25. Questions and answers
 Anyone already thinking
about being an Engineer?
 I so, which type of
Engineering?
 Any questions?