Engineering Types: Day 1

Engineering Types: Day 1

Civil, Mechanical, Aerospace, Chemical

Multiple Choice

What is an Engineer?

• Someone who wants to know how to fix an engine

• Someone who wants to build houses

• Someone who wants to solve problems and build connections

• Someone who collects engines

Engineering

There are many different types of engineering work. Each engineering field is designed to solve different kinds of problems in the world.

Today you will learn about:

• Mechanical Engineering

• Civil Engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Chemical Engineering

All Engineers must:

Work to solve problems by testing different solutions.

Create a solution within the design constraints (example: budget, time to work).

Communicate their designs to other people and share their learning.

Multiple Choice

Which word best describes a constraint?

• option

• opportunity

• limitation

• goal

Multiple Choice

In the Engineering Process, does your first prototype need to be the most efficient?

• No, sometimes you need to try again

• Yes, you need it to be perfect from the beginning

• If it doesn't work the first time, then it probably won't ever work.

Mechanical Engineers

Mechanical engineers work with engines and motors to create solutions that make life simpler for people.

Check out the next video to see a robot developed by Mechanical Engineers at Oregon State University.

Typical Work

• Mechanical Engineering is one of the broadest engineering fields.

• These engineers create machines that produce power like electric generators, and combustion engines.

• They also work on cars or trucks, robots, and heating or cooling systems.

• Mechanical engineers can do a lot!

Watch the next slide to see a typical mechnical engineer at work.

Multiple Choice

What task would a mechanical engineer do?

• Create new formulas and medicines

• Manage waste disposal and sustainability

• Build machines and engines to help make life easier

Civil Engineers

Civil Engineering is another really broad engineering field.

Civil Engineers work to build large structures and infrastructure like roads, airports, bridges and tunnels.

Civil Engineers help create and support the cities around us.

Civil Engineering

• One of the oldest branches of engineering

• People have been civil engineers since the beginning of civilizations when large structures and houses were first built.

• The next slide shows a video all about a typical Civil Engineering job in the modern world.

Ancient Civil Engineering

Cichen Itza was a large city built by the Mayan people over 1,500 years ago. This image shows a popular temple ruin located in Chichen Itza.

The engineering and design of this structure was done so well that it is still standing today. Many people travel to see the ruins of Chichen Itza every year.

Multiple Choice

What historical event was most likely done by a civil engineer?

• Designing of the Great Wall of China

• Invention of the modern telephone

• Navigation of the rivers across America

Multiple Choice

What does a Civil Engineer do?

• Work on engines and motors.

• Create new medicines and formulas.

• Design and build structures and large infrastructure for cities.

• Map out space travel possiblities

Aerospace Engineers

Aerospace engineers, or sometimes called aeronautic/astronautical engineers design machines and processes to learn more about space.

This field is new and developing as people become more interested in space and life beyond Earth. Click on the next slide to watch aerospace engineering interns work at SpaceX!

Aerospace Engineering

• Working at SpaceX is one example of ways aerospace engineers find amazing careers

• Many other aerospace engineers work for NASA or airplane companies like Boeing

• These engineers are helping human life to move forwards and potentially, maybe one day, live on planets like Mars!

Chemical Engineering

Chemical engineers use the engineer process to develop new fuels, medicines, food, and many other products.

Watch the next slide to see an example of a chemical engineer at work.

Chemical Engineering

• Chemical engineers make sure the products we use every day are safe and won't cause us harm.

• Your laundry soap, toothpaste, sunscreen, and even your body wash or hair soap are all examples of chemical engineering that keep people healthy.

• Chemical engineers also design new medicines and even vaccines to help people!

Open Ended

Try to name at least three things in your house that were created by chemical engineering:

Chemical Engineering Examples

• Any processed food like chips, candies, protein bars, yogurts, sodas......the list is endless!

• Any soaps or detergents

• Medical supplies like Tylenol, insulin, antacids, anti-basterical creams, even mouthwash!

Poll

What engineering field sounds most interesting to you? This is a poll, your answer will not be graded.

• Mechanical engineering

• Civil engineering

• Aerospace Engineering

• Electrical Engineering