What is Engineering &Why Study it!

By

Nabeel A. Riza

Chair Professor of Electrical and Electronic Engineering and Head of the School of Engineering

University College CorkCork, Ireland

You Should be AskingYourself The Question:

WHY READ THIS PRESENTATION?

TO EDUCATE YOURSELFSO YOU CAN MAKE

AN INFORMED DECISIONON

WHAT TO STUDYIN COLLEGE

WHY GO TO COLLEGE?

• More CASH €€ after College • More FUN in College• Acquire Knowledge for Life’s Journey

• That is WHAT a Normal Person Does• If I Don’t, My Parents will GET MAD!

WHAT DO I STUDY?

Engineering!

WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Invents a New Device

– The Light Emitting Diode (LED)

Nick Holonyak An Electronic Engineer

WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Designs a New Structure

– The Golden Gate Bridge, San Francisco

Charles Ellis Structural/Civil Engineer

Long Thin BridgewithSuspensionCables

WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Tests New Machine

– The X-15 Rocket Powered Jet

Neil Armstrong An Aeronautical Engineer

As of 2013, StillHolds the WorldRecord 4520 mphManned Jet Speed

WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Conducts Development of a New Gadget

– The Mobile Phone

Martin Cooper (BS, MS, IIT Chicago) Electronic Engineer

A Hand-HeldWirelessCommunicationsGadget IntroducedBy Motorola

1973 2013

WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Manages a Technology Project

– The NASA MARS ROVER MISSION

John Callas An Engineer

Designed and TestedBy a TEAM of Electrical,Electronic, Mechanical, Materials, Aerospace, & Chemical Engineers

WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Sells and Markets a Technology Product

– The FORD MUSTANG CAR

Lee Iacocca, President, Ford Industrial Engineer

The Car Design was NOT Totally Unique but its Global Marketing, Sales, Manufacturing, and Distribution Strategy wasUnique

WHAT DOES AN ENGINEER DO?Leads a Diverse Large Multi-National Business

– The General Electric Company (GE), USA

Jack Welch, CEO A Chemical Engineer

Energy

Technology Infrastructure

Capital Finance

Consumer & Industrial

ENGINEERS ARE HIGHLY PAID

2011 Data: Starting Annual Salary for New Graduates with Bachelors Degree

Engineering Highest Average ~ $ 62,000

WHY ARE ENGINEERS HIGHLY VALUED?

Educated and Trained with a Specific Skill Set:-Rational and Logical Thinking-Working within Scientific and Engineering Design Rules and Limitations-Working Individually as Well as in Teams-Strong Mathematical Skills & Experimental Skills-Balanced Writing and Speaking Skills

Know How to SOLVE PROBLEMS – ANY PROBLEM!

ENGINEERING @ UCC Since 1849

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Disciplines and BE Degree Programs:-Chemical and Process Engineering-Civil and Environmental Engineering-Electrical and Electronic Engineering-Energy Engineering-Mechanical Engineering (covered within the Other 4 BE Degrees)

Bionic Robotic Hand

Our 4th Year Undergraduate Projects 3rd Place in 2013 National Mechanical Engineering

Design Competition

Bruce Lee Villain’s Claw

UCC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING –The Focus on Educating Tomorrows Leaders

Trained Skill Set in:

-Problem Solving-Analytical Thinking-Teamwork-Leadership-Management-Speaking Skills

Placed in:-Large to Medium Industry-Academia-Small Business-Government-Financial and Legal Services

IMPACTFOR

IRELAND&

The WORLD

UCC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING –

3rd Year STUDY ABROAD – SEE CALIFORNIA

Exchange Program with the Univ. of California, Berkeley, San Diego, Los Angeles, Santa Barbara

UCC SCHOOL OF ENGINEERING –

Common First 2 Years Curriculum – Can Change Disciplines within 2 years

Required Coursework:-Maths

A Science:-Physics or Chemistry or Biology

AdmittedTo

The UCCSchool of Engineering

Average + 400 Points

Rory McInerney, Intel Corp. USA Vice President

An Accomplished UCC Engineering Graduate

He leads engineering teamsresponsible for the development of Xeon® and Itanium® microprocessors for which Intel has over 90% of worldwide market share.

1986 BE Electrical Engineering, UCC

Note: Another recent Intel Vice President is Ann Kelleher 1987 BE EE, UCC

CAN YOU GUESS THEEDUCATION OF THE PEOPLE

SHOWN NEXT!

He made the Artwork on the Right!

Person of interest on the Right.

Comedy Actor

Oscar Winning Movie DirectorPainter

Politician

Frank CapraChemical EngineerCaltech

LeonardoDe Vinci

Engineer&Inventor

Rowan AtkinsonElectricalEngineer

JimmyCarterUS PresidentNuclear Engineer

APPLY FOR ADMISSION TO THEWORLD FAMOUS

UCC School of Engineering

"Any sufficiently advanced technology is indistinguishable from magic."- Arthur C. Clarke

SO COME LEARN SOME MAGIC ! AND HAVE FUN DOING IT!

THANK YOU!

Recommended Reading:

By Henry Petroski; Alfred A. Knopf, 2010; 288 pp.; US $26.95; ISBN 978-0307272454