Introduction to the Engineering Industry Vocabulary Handout

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ABET

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Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology; international nonprofit organization which accredits or certifies university and college programs

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What is an actuator in the context of engineering?

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Component of a robotic or automated system which produces motion

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Who is an Aerospace Engineer?

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Professional engineer specializing in the design of components for spacecraft or aviation

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Apprenticeship

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Program where a novice learns a trade or skill by working under the tutelage of a trained expert

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What does a Certified Manufacturing Engineer do?

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Industry certification to demonstrate mastery of manufacturing processes and engineering

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What is the role of a Certified Product Manager?

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Industry certification to demonstrate mastery of required skills to manage new products through their development life cycle

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Who is a Computer Scientist?

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Professional specializing in the theoretical side of computation, focused on the development of mathematical models, algorithms or software engineering

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What does CTE stand for in the context of engineering education?

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Career and technical education

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What does an Electrical Engineer specialize in?

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Professional engineer specializing in the design and implementation of electrical circuits and equipment

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Who is considered an Engineer?

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Professional utilizing knowledge of physical principles to design solutions for problems