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Vina Nguyen
Diana Wu
What is Engineering?
What is Engineering?
Engineers apply the principles of science and
mathematics to develop economical solutions
to technical problems. Their work is the link
between scientific discoveries and the
commercial applications that meet societal and
consumer needs. US Department of Labor
What is Engineering?
Engineers apply the principles of science and
mathematics to develop economical solutions
to technical problems. Their work is the link
between scientific discoveries and the
commercial applications that meet societal and
consumer needs. US Department of Labor
Women in Engineering
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Women in Engineering
Women in Engineering
Everyday
Application
Types of Work
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Consulting
Planning
Design
Production
Development
Research
Teaching
Sales
Manufacturing
Prototyping
Testing
Maintenance
Modelling
Analysis
Mechanical Engineering
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Chemical Engineering
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Computer Engineering
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Biological Engineering
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Aerospace
zHealth and safety
Architecture
zMaterials
Biomedical
zNuclear
zAgricultural
Civil
zMining and geological
Electrical
Environmental
Marine/Ocean
zIndustrial
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Challenging/stimulating
Impact on society
Good pay
Activity!
Activity!
Challenge: Build a boat that will carry a
mousetrap across a body of water
Categories to be judged:
Fastest time
Carries the most weight
Straightest path
Most stable
Uses the least material
Activity!
Phases:
Brainstorm/design
Building
Trial run
Redesigning/building
Competition
Challenging courses
Classes
Extracurricular activities
Time management
Long-term commitments
Summer Programs
Do an internship
Programs in Kentucky
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UK BEST
Mathcounts
CyberCave Academy
Nationwide Programs
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