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Marcus Ashford, a
mechanical engineer at
the University of
Alabama, has invented a
car engine with 80% less
exhaust emissions.
Cleaning Up the Ocean
Alexandria Boehm is an environmental engineer who
works on ways to clean up oceans near where people
live.
Designing Space Colonies
• John Viator, a
biological engineer,
has invented a way to
hear cancer cells.
2015 Average Starting Salaries as reported by
payscale.com and US Division of Labor
Geological and Mining Engineering and Sciences Data Not Provided $100,970 $159,010
Benefit society
You can choose projects that benefit society
Cleaning the environment
Developing prosthetic aids for disabled persons
Finding new sources of energy
Why study engineering?
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
Why study engineering?
Prestige
Engineers greatly help
○ sustain our nation's international competitiveness
○ maintain our standard of living
○ ensure a strong national security
○ protect public safety
People know that engineering requires hard work and
strong technical skills. As a member of this
profession, you will receive a high amount of
prestige.
Why study engineering?
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.
Why study engineering?
Technological and scientific discovery
Do you know why golf balls have dimples?
When you drive on a mountain road, do you look at the
guard rails and understand why they were designed the
way they are?
Do you know why split-level houses experience more
damage in earthquakes?
An engineering education can help you understand how
many things in the world work.
The Engineering Design Process
Loop
Redesign
Identify the
Present Your Problem
Design
Research the
Test and Modify Problem
Design