Emerging Careers in the 21 st Century Concepts of Engineering
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STEM Careers Pictures Engineer At Work 2 Technologist At Work
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Introduction The purpose of this lesson is to compare and
contrast engineering, science, and technology careers. To highlight
emerging fields of study in engineering, science, and technology. 3
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Concepts of Engineering and Technology TEKS 130.362.1 The
student investigates the components of engineering and technology
systems. The student is expected to: (E) compare and contrast
engineering, science, and technology careers; 4 Copyright Texas
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Technical Terms and Definitions The terms and definitions
listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before
proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions CompareTo examine
things for similarities: to examine two or more things in order to
discover similarities and differences between them. 5 Copyright
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Technical Terms and Definitions The terms and definitions
listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before
proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions ContrastMarked
difference: a difference, or something that is different. 6
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Technical Terms and Definitions The terms and definitions
listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before
proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions PhenomenonAn
occurrence, circumstance, or fact that is perceptible by the
senses. 7 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Technical Terms and Definitions The terms and definitions
listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before
proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions EngineeringAccording
to the National Society of Professional Engineers (NSPEs), it is
the profession in which a knowledge of mathematical and natural
sciences, gained by study, experience, and practice, is applied
with judgment to develop ways to utilize, economically, the
materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind. 8
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Technical Terms and Definitions The terms and definitions
listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before
proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions ScienceThe study of
the physical and natural world and phenomena, especially by using
systematic observation and experiment. 9 Copyright Texas Education
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Technical Terms and Definitions The terms and definitions
listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before
proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions TechnologyIs the
application of tools and methods: the study, development, and
application of devices, machines, and techniques for manufacturing
and productive processes. 10 Copyright Texas Education Agency
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Technical Terms and Definitions The terms and definitions
listed below are discussed in this lesson. Please review before
proceeding with this lesson. TermsDefinitions T ectonic
Plates(Geology) Any one of the internally rigid crustal blocks of
the lithosphere which move horizontally across the earths surface
relative to one another. Also known as crustal plate. 11 Copyright
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Who Are Engineers? They invent, design, develop, manufacture,
test, sell, and service products and services that improve peoples
lives. 12 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Who Are Scientists? They have expert knowledge of one or more
natural or physical sciences. They may ask a question about a
phenomenon and proceed to systematically go about answering the
question themselves. 13 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Who Are Technologists? A generic name for engineers or
scientists in a high-tech discipline Specialists who implement
technology within a field of engineering 14 Copyright Texas
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Contrast Between Engineers and Scientists Work 1. The Engineer
searches the answers to similar questions, but always with an
application in mind. 2. The Scientist searches the answers to
questions to understand why a phenomenon occurs. 15 Copyright Texas
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Comparison Between Engineers and Scientists Ask Questions 1.
The Scientists are always asking why. They are interested in
increasing their knowledge base. 2. The Engineer asks the same
questions, but asks because a problem is preventing a product or
service from being produced. 16 Copyright Texas Education Agency
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Comparison Between Engineers and Scientists Fields and
Industries Scientists and Engineers work in many of the same fields
and industries, but have different roles. 17 Copyright Texas
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Comparison Between Engineers and Scientists Fields and
Industries: Planets 1. Scientists study the planets in our solar
system to understand them. 2. Engineers study the planets, so they
can design a spacecraft to operate in the environment of that
planet. 18 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Comparison Between Engineers and Scientists Fields and
Industries: Neurological System 1. Scientists study the human
neurological system to understand the progression of neurological
diseases. 2. Engineers study the human neurological system to
design artificial limbs. 19 Copyright Texas Education Agency
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Comparison Between Engineers and Scientists Fields and
Industries: Earthquakes 1. Scientists study the movement of
tectonic plates to understand and predict earthquakes. 2. Engineers
study the movement of tectonic plates to design safer buildings. 20
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Emerging Engineering Careers There are 25 major branches of
engineering and 100 specialties. There is something for everyone
who pursues a career in the engineering field. 21 Copyright Texas
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Emerging Engineering Fields Some of the emerging engineering
fields of study are: 22 Biomedical EngineeringGenetic Engineering
Chemical EngineeringGeological Engineering Civil EngineeringNuclear
Engineering Computer EngineeringRobotics Engineering Electrical
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Biomedical Engineering?
Biomedical engineering is a fast-growing field, as well as a
wide-ranging one. Biomedical engineers combine knowledge of biology
and medicine with engineering principles and practices to develop
devices and procedures that solve medical and health-related
problems. 23 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Chemical Engineering?
Chemical engineers are in great demand in many different kinds of
industries. Of all the disciplines, chemical engineers have the
highest average starting salary of $65,466. For example,
pharmaceutical companies such as Novartis and Pfizer need chemical
engineers to create new medicines. Food manufacturers like General
Mills rely on chemical engineers to come up with new food products
and packaging. 24 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Civil Engineering? Civil
engineers are everywhere and work in many areas essential to modern
life. Civil engineers of the future will truly be on the move --
their skills will be needed to construct the rail beds for magnetic
levitation trains, and to create the modular structures for planned
human outposts on the moon and Mars. 25 Copyright Texas Education
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Computer Engineering?
Microchips are embedded in everything from toasters to telephones,
so many industries need computer engineers. It is a discipline that
integrates several fields of electrical engineering and computer
science required to develop computer systems. 26 Copyright Texas
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Electrical Engineering? The
branch of engineering that deals with the technology of
electricity, especially the design and application of circuitry and
equipment for power generation and distribution, machine control,
and communications. 27 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Genetic Engineering? It is
a branch of biology. It focuses on making food, animals and plants
better adapted to the need of humans. It does this by tweaking
genes. Genetic Engineering is when scientists can duplicate and can
add on genes to the animal's chromosomes to make meat more
satisfying. 28 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Geological Engineering?
Geological Engineering combines the fields of Geology and
Engineering in a way that makes a lot of sense: major study is how
human beings can put the earth to safe and efficient use. For
example, they learn how to evaluate a site on which a tunnel, dam,
or road might be built. They learn about geologic hazards, such as
earthquakes and volcanoes, and how to best protect people from
them. 29 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Nuclear Engineering? Given
the security and defense issues involving nuclear energy, which
include weaponry (and non-proliferation), power generation, and
radioactive waste disposal, one of the biggest employers of nuclear
engineers is the federal government. 30 Copyright Texas Education
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Robotics Engineering? Is is
the engineering science and technology of robots, and their design,
manufacture, application, and structural disposition. Robotics is
related to electronics, mechanics, and software. 31 Copyright Texas
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Emerging Engineering Fields What is Software Engineering? It is
a profession dedicated to designing, implementing, and modifying
software so that it is of higher quality, more affordable,
maintainable, and faster to build. It is a systematic approach to
the analysis, design, assessment, implementation, test, maintenance
and re- engineering of a software by applying engineering to the
software. 32 Copyright Texas Education Agency (TEA)
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Assignment Career Poster Research at least three fields of
study in engineering. Choose one of the engineering fields of study
and create a poster. Due Friday, 9/9 Field of engineering
Educational requirements & Technical and Interpersonal skill
needed Other certifications needed (for example professional engr.
exam, medical) Industries where these engineers are employed what
are typical roles and/or projects they work on Average starting
wage Other information for poster Include proper reference for
sources of information - required Can add photos, art work.
optional, but nice Can be typed or handwritten 33 Copyright Texas
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Grading Rubric for Career Poster Content50% Oral
Presentation15% Correct grammar and spelling10% Neatness10%
Creativity10% Proper references to resources 5% Copyright Texas
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References 35 Gomez, Oakes, Leone Engineering Your Future,
Second Edition, Wildwood, MO: Great Lakes Press, Inc. 2006 ClipArt
- http://www.clipart.com/en/ Microsoft Bing.com Research -
http://bing.com Engineering Go For It! - http://www.egfi-k12.org/
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