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Engineering Education and Professions - Introduction to Engineering - Lecture Slides, Slides of Microeconomics

The main points are:Engineering Education and Professions, Profile of Engineering, Educational Trends, Common Students’ Mistakes, Trend of Increasing Enrollment, Present Employment, Bachelor Degrees, Career Expectations, Job Location

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Download Engineering Education and Professions - Introduction to Engineering - Lecture Slides and more Slides Microeconomics in PDF only on Docsity! Profile of an Engineering Education and Professions Docsity.com Objectives Describe the educational trends in engineering, such as, enrollment rates and the number of earned bachelor degrees. Describe the current and future state of engineering employment. Explain factors that influence undergraduate academic performance. Describe the steps you can take to have a successful undergraduate career and to prepare for your professional career. Docsity.com Educational Trends The number of High School graduates is the most important factor influencing the engineering programs’ enrollment. 63% of the High School graduating class of 2000 was enrolled in colleges. 67% is the record high in 1997. Docsity.com Educational Trends High School graduating classes of 2000 going to college: 64% of the white, 56.2% of the black, and 53% of the Hispanic. The trend of increasing enrollment by underrepresented minorities has persisted annually (1990-1996). – 3% - Black – 7.7% - Hispanic – 8% - Asian/ Pacific Islanders  National Science Board (NSB), Science and Engineering Indicators –2000, National Science Board. Docsity.com Educational Trends Engineering enrollment in 2002: – 14.8% Underrepresented minorities (approx. 30% of the population were underrepresented minorities). – 18.5% Female students (approx. 50% of population were female). Engineering enrollment decreased between 1983-1996. Docsity.com Present Employment To better understand your career expectations, it is useful to determine the present state of engineering with respect to employment. For example, in 1997: – For profit companies employed 73% of B.S. recipients and 60% of M.S. recipients. – 49% of doctorates were employed in academia. – Women composed 23% of the S&E Workforce. Docsity.com Present Employment In 2000, Asians composed 14% of S&E population (represent 4% of US population). Blacks composed 4.4% of S&E population (represent 12% of US population). Hispanics composed 3.4% of S&E population (represent 11% of US population). American Indians composed .3% of S&E population (represent 1% of US population). Docsity.com Employment in Science and Engineering (1998-2008) Employment for all engineering occupations is expected to increase by an average of approx. 20%. – 26% - Electrical Engineering – 21% - Civil Engineering – 16% - Mechanical Engineering  National Science Board (NSB), Science and Engineering Indicators –2000, National Science Board. Docsity.com Factors that Influence Undergraduate Performance Financial Aid – Among the most common reasons for students to drop out of college. – A varied financial aid package proves to be more effective than financial assistance consisting mainly of loans. Docsity.com Factors that Influence Undergraduate Performance Full-Time Employment – Research shows that students employed full- time take fewer courses per semester, which leads to a greater probability of dropout. – These students may have less of a commitment to their academic studies than a full-time college student. Docsity.com Factors that Influence Undergraduate Performance First Year Academic Performance – Research shows that a student’s first year academic performance has an impact on retention. – Students who earned a “B” average or better after their first college term were more likely to stay in school compared to students who earned an average of “C” or below. Docsity.com Preparing for a Successful Undergraduate Education It is important for engineering students to become proactive in their own educational process. You can help increase your success in your undergraduate engineering education. Informational Activities – Learn about the undergraduate college life. – Participate in campus activities, internships/jobs, summer programs, financial aid fairs. – Seek academic/curriculum advise. Docsity.com Preparing for a Successful Undergraduate Education Financial Aid & Scholarships, Advising – Learn about the different financial aid packages available to you including federal and state grants, loans, privately funded scholarships, work-study programs, etc… – Many large companies offer scholarships based on academic performance. – Advisors are a valuable source for information for classes, scholarships, and internships. Docsity.com Preparing for a Successful Undergraduate Education Professional Opportunities – Participate in professional societies. – Attend student conferences and workshops. – Attend to short courses and new classes. – Participate in research and development projects. Docsity.com
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