Student Outreach Presentation

Without engineers… We wouldn't have running water, cars or roads to drive them on, airplanes, roller coasters, football stadiums, bridges, electricity, televisions or computers, cell phones or ipods, sewer systems, levees, and so much more... : 

Without engineers… We wouldn't have running water, cars or roads to drive them on, airplanes, roller coasters, football stadiums, bridges, electricity, televisions or computers, cell phones or ipods, sewer systems, levees, and so much more...

Are you an engineer at heart?: 

Are you an engineer at heart? Are you creative? Would you enjoy a career that helps solve important global issues? Do you like to help people? Do you like to travel and meet interesting people? Would you like a high paying job right out of college?

What is an engineer?: 

What is an engineer? An engineer is a person who uses math and natural sciences to solve practical problems, design, construct and operate structures.

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Civil Engineers design roads, buildings, transportation systems, and other large-scale construction projects. Categories within this area may include structural, environmental, geological, hydraulic, transportation and construction engineering. Some different types of engineers Aeronautical Engineers study jet engines and aircraft design. They may also work on applications for space missions Agricultural engineers design farm equipment, animal shelters, crop systems, and product processing systems. Material Engineers study metals, ceramics, plastics, and composites to design materials for applications that may involve transportation, communication or power production. Mechanical Engineers create machines and may work on transportation systems, power production or performance analysis Industrial engineers Plan and design industrial and business facilities for the best product quality and employee working conditions. Geological engineers solve earth related technical problems while at the same time protecting the environment. Chemical engineers develop processes and products made with chemicals perhaps in the food, petroleum, or pharmaceutical industries. Electrical and Computer engineers design, construct, and maintain electronic systems, which may include working with computer chips, circuits and electronic communications. Nuclear Engineers work with nuclear reactors, fusion and radiation applications.

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Surveying is the technique and science of accurately determining the terrestrial or three-dimensional space position of points and the distances and angles between them. These points are usually, but not exclusively, associated with positions on the surface of the earth, and are often used to establish land maps and boundaries for ownership or governmental purposes.

Historical Figures in Engineering and Land Surveying: 

Sally Ride As the youngest American to enter outer space, Ride contributed to NASA by working as a space crewmember and helping develop a robotic arm for shuttles to retrieve satellites. After her contributions and time with NASA she became a physics professor at the University of California San Diego. She received an induction into the California Hall of Fame in December 2006. Historical Figures in Engineering and Land Surveying George Washington As a teenager Washington worked as an assistant land surveyor and then became a land surveyor of the rural lands of Virginia where he acquired valuable knowledge of the terrain that would later be the setting of wars he helped fight and his presidency. Thomas Edison Edison was the amazing engineer and inventor that gave us the light bulb and phonograph. Without knowledge and passion for physical sciences and math he couldn’t have made his designs reality and we’d be in the dark! Joseph Strauss As chief engineer of the Golden Gate Bridge, structural engineer and designer Joseph Strauss contributed to one of the most famous landmarks in the world, as well as many other structural marvels like the Burnside Bridge and the Lewis and Clark Bridge. Leonardo Da Vinci As a scientist, engineer, and inventor Da Vinci was ahead of his time with the concept of the helicopter, concentrated solar power, the calculator, and the theory of plate tectonics. In the late fifteenth century these concepts were difficult to imagine and almost impossible to create. Da Vinci was a head of his time and unfortunately he was never able to see his innovative ideas come to be in his lifetime.

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What type of education do I need to become an engineer or land surveyor? Engineers need a minimum of a college Bachelor's degree. That means they must finish high school and typically four years of college. A few engineering programs take five years. A college degree could take longer if you only attend college part time or perhaps attend during evenings. There are also many schools that offer certificate programs and licensing in land surveying which can give you different options in your education choices too.

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Be satisfied When you get into a career that has no boundaries, pays well, and challenges you to think in new unconventional ways you will do amazing things and be excited to work. Take on a challenge When a problem seems impossible to solve you will have the knowledge and skills to take it on. Help out humanity By becoming an engineer you will be on the forefront of society and you will be able to contribute to important global issues. Secure your finances Engineers have the opportunity to make large amounts of money while the unemployment rate for engineers with a degree is minimal. Really figure out how things work Yeah, you can drive your car to work, but how did your car really get you there? There’s more to life than putting the key into the ignition and filling the tank every once in a while. Be truly creative When you understand how things really work, your creativity is unstoppable, you have the knowledge to do anything or create anything you want!

Some California schools that offer engineering degrees: 

Some California schools that offer engineering degrees Stanford University University of California Berkeley California Institute of Technology University of Southern California University of California San Diego University of California Los Angeles University of California Santa Barbara University of California Davis California State University of Sacramento California State University of San Francisco California State University of Long Beach California Polytechnic State University San Luis Obispo San Diego State University California State University of Fullerton San Jose State University California Polytechnic State University Pomona

Some California schools that offer land surveying degrees or certificates: 

Some California schools that offer land surveying degrees or certificates California State University of Fresno California Polytechnic State University Pomona Evergreen Valley College Sacramento City College Santa Rosa Junior College Santiago Canyon College Certificate in Global Positioning System Technology University of California Riverside

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According to the U.S. Department of Labor an engineer can make anywhere from $40,000 to $150,000 annually depending on specialty and education level. The U.S. Department of Labor reports that most surveyors earn between $30,000 and $60,000 and the top ten percent in the field earns over $75,000 annually.

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IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR YOUR FUTURE CAREER!!! ASEE (American Society for Engineering Education) CELSOC (Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors of California) ACSM (American Congress on Surveying and Mapping) CLSA (California Land Surveyors Association) AAES (American Association of Engineering Societies) AEESP (Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors)

The need for engineers: 

The need for engineers Between the year 2004 and 2014 the U.S. Department of Labor’s Bureau of Labor Statistics estimates that 61,000 engineering positions will need to be filled annually due to the increase in infrastructure projects and the “baby boomer” generation retiring.