Careers Adviser s Day. Dr Cedric D Mello Associate Dean for Education July 2011

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1 Careers Adviser s Day Dr Cedric D Mello Associate Dean for Education July 2011

2 In Today s Presentation Looking back The Engineering profession today How Engineering is changing Modern Trends & Careers in Engineering Programmes at City University London What you need to do to become an Engineer

3 Engineering in the 20 th Century

4 How many of the 20th century's greatest engineering achievements will you use today? A car? Computer? Telephone? This is the top Electrification 11. Highways 2. Automobile 12.Spacecraft 3. Airplane 13. Internet 4. Water Supply and Distribution 14. Imaging 5. Electronics 15. Household Appliances 6. Radio and Television 16. Health Technologies 7. Agricultural Mechanisation 17. Petroleum and Petrochemical Technologies 8. Computers 18. Laser and Fibre Optics 9. Telephone 19. Nuclear Technologies 10. Air Conditioning and Refrigeration 20. High-performance Materials

5 The Engineering Profession A wide ranging profession today uses design, mathematical and science skills offers benefits to society and the environment Project based opportunity to undertake a major project learn new skills and take up new challenges Demand for engineering graduates strong Including business and finance, the media, computing and the internet for example

6 Engineering is the knowledge required, and the process applied, to conceive, design, make, build, operate, sustain, recycle or retire, something with significant technical content for a specified purpose: a concept, a model, a product, a device, a process, a system, a service, a technology. The knowledge required is the growing body of facts, experience and skills in science, engineering, and technology disciplines; coupled to an understanding of the fields of application. Engineering Knowledge is the know-what. The process applied is the creative process which applies knowledge and experience to seek one or more technical solutions to meet a requirement, solve a problem, then exercise informed judgment to implement the one that best meets constraints. Engineering Process is the know-how.

7 What do Engineers do? Engineers are problem solvers. They use available technology to solve these problems. They rely strongly on their creativity and academic skills. They use mathematics, science, and computers to model real life situations and solve problems. Some engineers may design cardiac pacemakers while others may design skyscrapers or computer programs, but they might all be using the same computing environments and mathematical methods! Engineers are problem solvers who search for quicker, better, and less expensive ways to use the forces and materials of nature to meet today s challenges

8 Changing world, changing engineering Increasing dependence on technology GDP of BRIC nations will overtake G6 by 2040 China and India: 464,000 engineers pa UK: 24,000 engineers pa Products to integrated systems/customer solutions Growing technological and system complexity Increasing management complexity Globalisation, offshoring and international teaming a key knowledge hub in the global economy with a reputation as a world leader in turning knowledge into new products and services Science and Innovation Investment Framework

9 Engineering in the 21 st Nanotechnology Medical Engineering Sustainability Century

10 What is Nanotechnology? Nanotechnology is the engineering of functional systems at the molecular scale. This covers both current work and concepts that are more advanced. Nanoscience is concerned with the understanding of materials at nanoscales as they have very different properties.

11 Medical Engineering Medical Engineering encompasses a broad range of activities, and is alternatively called Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering. It is a multi-disciplinary subject integrating professional engineering activities with a basic medical knowledge of the human body and an understanding of how it functions when healthy, diseased or injured.

12 Sustainability What is Sustainable Construction? Sustainable construction is the set of processes by which a profitable and competitive industry delivers built assets which: enhance the quality of life for employees and the local community and offer customer satisfaction offer flexibility and the potential to cater for user changes in the future provide and support desirable natural and social environments for now and in the future maximise the efficient use of resources Source: Achieving Sustainability in Construction Procurement produced by the Sustainability Action Group of the Government Construction Clients Panel (GCCP) June 2000

13 Sustainability Sustainable Development As engineers in a sustainable society, we need to embrace: energy efficiency; renewables, and ethical/recycled materials; social diversity; employee well being; considerate contractors ethos.

14 New Horizons in Engineering (RAE, UK) Active noise control and active vibration control Adaptive systems and controls, eg Genetic algorithms Advanced computer technology, eg fault tolerant architectures Artificial Intelligence and Knowledge-based Systems Bio-engineering Biomaterials Computer-based and networked learning and training systems Data compression, error recovery and data encoding/security Data warehouses, search algorithms and knowledge extraction Diagnostic sensors Digital broadcast Digital signal processing DNA drugs Electronic Materials, eg III-V compounds like Gallium Nitride Energy conversion, eg solid polymer electrolyte batteries, fuel-cells Flat screen displays, eg light-emitting polymers GPS Navigation and Geographic Information Systems Handwriting recognition Home of the future Imaging, processing and recognition

15 New Horizons in Engineering (2) Integrated transport systems Language translation and text analysis for meaning Laser-based machining and laser-based surgery Media technology, including engineering for the performing arts Medical engineering eg Minimally invasive surgery Micro-Electromechanical Systems (MEMS) Molecular engineering Nanotechnology Personal and mobile communications, eg, 3rd Generations Mobile Photonics incl. semiconductor lasers, and fibre-optic technologies Product coding and product tracking, eg radio frequency RFID Robotics Simulation and dynamic models, eg Computational Fluid Dynamics (CFD) Software engineering including automatic code generation Sound and vision integration. Space engineering Speech recognition Stereo-lithography and rapid prototyping technologies Telecommunications technology for global networking, eg Internet Protocols Telemedicine Virtual reality

16 GRAND CHALLENGES FOR ENGINEERING Make solar energy economical Provide energy from fusion Develop carbon Sequestration methods Manage the nitrogen cycle Provide access to clean water Restore and improve urban infrastructure Advance health informatics Engineer better medicines Reverse-engineer the brain Prevent nuclear terror Secure cyberspace Enhance virtual reality Advance personalized learning Engineer the tools of scientific discovery In each of these broad realms of human concern - sustainability, health, vulnerability, and joy of living - specific grand challenges await engineering solutions NATIONAL ACADEMY OF ENGINEERING 2008 (US)

17 Industry priorities for engineering graduates (RAE, UK)

18 Automotive Engineering Vehicle Aerodynamics Automotive Design Chassis Engineering Manufacturing Materials Engine & Powertrain Research Electronic Systems & Control

19 Energy & The Environment Environmental Aerodynamics Rational Use of Materials Energy, Power & Emissions Environment Policy Energy Auditing Research Alternative & Renewable Fuels ARBRE - wood gasification combined-cycle power plant

20 Aerospace Engineering Aerodynamics Aeronautical Design Aircraft Structures Part Manufacture Aerospace Materials Aerospace Propulsion Research Electronic Systems & Control

21 Mechanical Engineering Fluid Dynamics Tribology Design Structural Engineering Manufacturing Materials Propulsion & Power Research Systems

22 Civil Engineering

23 Engineering on a large scale Buildings Bridges Roads Tunnels Dams Waterways Public Health Energy

24 Electrical & Electronic Engineering With specializations in e.g control and instrument engineering biomedical engineering electronic digital systems communications

25 Biomedical Engineering Biomedical Radiation Physics and Imaging Biomedical Instrumentation, Electronics and Computing

26 Medical Imaging Technology

27 Engineering strong professional links courses accredited by major Professional Bodies Institution of Electrical Engineers Institution of Civil Engineers Institute of Measurement and Control Institution of Mechanical Engineers Professional (Chartered) Engineer status from Engineering Council UK quality designation of courses and graduates

28 The Engineering Profession Institution of Civil Engineers, Institution of Mechanical Engineers, IEE, Engineering Council UK UK has over 600,000 members of various types - Student, Graduate, Associate, Member, Fellow Secondary School Higher Education Industry CEng Accredited MEng or BEng(Hons) + further learning(msc) 3 yrs training under agreement

29 Engineering programs must demonstrate that their graduates have: an ability to apply knowledge of mathematics, science, and engineering an ability to design and conduct experiments, as well as to analyze and interpret data an ability to design a system, component, or process to meet desired needs an ability to function on multi-disciplinary teams an ability to identify, formulate, and solve engineering problems an understanding of professional and ethical responsibility an ability to communicate effectively the broad education necessary to understand the impact of engineering solutions in a global and societal context a recognition of the need for, and an ability to engage in life-long learning a knowledge of contemporary issues an ability to use the techniques, skills, and modern engineering tools necessary for engineering practice.

30 Course Titles Civil Engineering Civil Engineering with Surveying Structural Engineering and Architecture with 1 st title 75% 2 nd title 25% and 1 st title 50% 2 nd title 50%

31 Course structure Course Year 0 Year 1 Year 2 Year 3 Year 4 Year 5 BEng BEng (sandwich) MEng MEng (sandwich) BEng (foundation) MEng course separate from 3 rd year Possible to transfer from BEng to MEng with 60% overall after 2 nd year industry industry Opt to spend year on placement at end of 2 nd year Offers entry to all courses provided appropriate standard achieved These schemes can be applied to all courses

32 BEng (Hons) Theory and technical understanding e.g. Engineering mechanics, mathematics Design and Practice e.g. Design projects Professional Studies e.g. Management Personal development e.g. IT, Communication, group work

33 MEng (Hons) Distinctive features of MEng: greater depth of theoretical knowledge advanced analytical mathematics core subjects extensive integrated group design project individual research project extended professional industrial and business studies interdisciplinary

34 Site Visits

35 Formula Student: design, build, test, compete

36 Entry Requirements Variable requirements depends upon course Minimum requirements generally three A levels (Maths A level needed generally) Science(Physics preferred) A level required UCAS tariff scores above 340 for BEng (3 years) (IB 30) UCAS tariff scores above 360 for MEng (4 years) (IB 32 + Maths at higher level)

37 Foundation/Access Programme One year programme at entry designed for students who do not meet the normal entrance requirements mature students students who need to update or change their knowledge or skills base

38 Summary Engineering is creative and exciting A changing world, hence changing engineering A choice of careers Social responsibility What next in this century? Good Engineering education essential