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Shades Valley Pre-Engineering Academy. Manufacturing. Engineering Is…. Environmental. Biomedical. Chemical. Civil. Audio. Computer. Mechanical. Aerospace. Agricultural. Materials. =. Engineers take math and science . with independent minds who ask, . from paper and - PowerPoint PPT Presentation
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Shades Valley Pre-Engineering
Academy
Engineering Is…=
Aerospace
Biomedical
Agricultural
CivilChemical
Computer
Environmental
Materials
MechanicalAudio
Manufacturing
Engineers take math and science from paper and
the lab to invent,
design, and build things that
matter.
They are team players
with independent minds who ask,
How can we….
www.discoverengineering.org
“Scientists discover the world that exists; engineers create the world that never was.”-Theodore Von
Karman, Aerospace Engineer
PRE-ENGINEERING INSTRUCTORSMonica Gray Cynthia Tuggle Thomas Electrical Engineering B.S. Oregon State
University M.S. Secondary Math
Education, UAB Pre-AP Algebra II Geometry
Certified PLTW Instructor Digital Electronics
Comprehensive Science B.S. University of
Alabama Certified PLTW Instructor
Intro Engineering Design Principles of Engineering Engineering Design &
Development AP Physics B
POTENTIAL EARNINGS*UNIVERSITY TRACK
*Vary by specialty, industry & education. Information provided by the Federal Government, March 2009 www.careercornerstone.org/engineering/engearn.htm
Specialty Median Salary
Specialty Median Salary
Aerospace $92,520 Biomedical $77,400Chemical $84,680 Civil $74,600Electrical $82,160 Environmental $74,020Industrial $73,820 Marine $74,140Materials $81,820 Mechanical $74,920Nuclear $97,080 Petroleum $108,020
POTENTIAL EARNINGS*ASSOCIATE DEGREE
Specialty Median Salary
Specialty Median Salary
Biomedical Equipment Technology
$49,000 Automotive/ Automated Manufacturing
$43,000
Electronics $43,000 Tool & Die Maintenance
$42,000
Industrial Technology
$42,000 CADD $40,000
*Vary by specialty, industry & education. Information provided by Jefferson State Community College www.jeffstateonline.com
APPLYING TO MEDICAL SCHOOL
AVERAGE MCAT SCORES College Major MCAT Composite
ScoreNumber of Applicants
Biomedical Engineering 31.2 1,005
Physics 31.0 207
Electrical Engineering 30.8 195
Economics 30.6 566
Neuroscience 30.0 1,066
Mathematics 30.0 374
English 29.6 434
Biochemistry 29.3 2,594
Biology 26.9 12,705
Premedical 25.7 663AAMC data posted by http://medschoolodyssey.wordpress.com
APPLYING TO LAW SCHOOLAVERAGE LSAT SCORES
College Major LSAT Composite Score Number of Applicants Economics 157.4 3,047Philosophy 157.4 2,184Engineering 156.2 2,197History 155.9 4,166English 154.7 5,120Finance 153.4 2,267Political Science 153.0 14,964Psychology 152.5 4,355Sociology 150.7 1,902
www.potsdam.edu/academics/AAS/Phil/loader.cfm?url=/...cfm
PROJECT LEAD THE WAY Engages students through a combination
of activities, project, and problem-based learning.
Creates an environment for applying engineering concepts to real problems.
Prepares students to: work as a team, speak in public, conduct research, understand real-world impacts, analyze data, and learn outside the classroom.
ADVANCED ACADEMIC STANDARDS
9th English 9 Social Studies 9 Algebra and/or Geometry Foreign Language I Health ELECTIVE Biology Intro Engineering Design10th English 10 Social Studies 10 Algebra II Foreign Language II ELECTIVE Digital Electronics Chemistry P.E. (or P.E. substitute)11th English 11 U.S. History (Soc. St. 11) Computer Manufacturing Principles of Engineering Pre-Calculus Art / Choral / Theatre AP Physics B ELECTIVE12th AP Physics-Mechanics AP E/M or other AP science English 12 Engineering Design & Devel. AP Calculus Government / Economics ELECTIVE ELECTIVE
COMPUTER LAB FACILITIES
21 seat Intel Pentium D Computer Lab Work Room equipped with drill press,miter saw & band Saw
INTRO TO ENGINEERING DESIGN
Uses a design development process to enhance problem-solving skills;
Students create and analyze models using Autodesk Inventor 2010.
DIGITAL ELECTRONICS Teaches applied logic
through work with electronic circuitry, which students design, construct and test for functionality.
Students use MultiSIM to design, test and build circuits
PRINCIPLES OF ENGINEERING
Explores technology systems, manufacturing processes, kinematics, statics, material testing, and addresses the social and political consequences of technological change.
Students use Fischertechniks to design and program a “factory” to sort between three colors of marbles
Students design & construct ballistic device to launch ping pong ball at target
COMPUTER INTEGRATED MANUFACTURING
Enhances computer modeling skills by applying principles of robotics and automation to the creation of models of three-dimensional designs.
Students learn to program Scorbot-ER 4u and Prolight 1000 CNC machine
ENGINEERING DESIGN & DEVELOPMENT
Students formulate the solution to an open-ended engineering question.
Students create, test, and evaluate prototypes, then present and defend their design to a panel of engineers.
“Molly Monitor” designed to notify teacher when child is in danger of escaping the classroom.
Adjustable desk allows students in wheel chair to access computer
MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS
Alabama Power LEAP Mentoring Program
Students attend Engineering Day KBR Alabama Power UAB
Seniors attend Engineering Day at KBR
Mentors from Alabama Power challenge students to design roller coaster
BEST ROBOTICS
2008 Just Plane Crazy:1st Place Table Display & Interview Award
South’s BEST Regional CompetitionShea, Nagaria, & Chelsea
Devlin & Sean troubleshoot problems during South’s BEST competition
APPLICATION PROCESS Complete Application, Student/Parent
Contact, & Personal Essay Obtain Letter of Reference from Math or
Science Teacher Have counselor forward copy of transcript
and standardized test scores Open House February 7th 6:30 p.m. Application Deadline February 29th, 2011
SCHOLARSHIP TOTAL CLASS OF 2011
$644,270