ARCHITECTURE

As Summarized By: Annabelle Lichtenstein and Sadie Warhurst

History of the Profession

It started as an expression of culture, as many forms of art do. Countries like Asia, Greece, Egypt, Rome,
and Eastern Europe tended to use slaves and funding to form their ideas, as their cultures were more
imperialistic. Areas in South America were able to provide the reusable resources and such.

Daily Professional Tasks

Architecture is a field in which you are required to work closely with your clients. You must discuss
things including goals, requirements, views, and the budget in mind for the project. Architects also need
to be aware of the laws regarding their project and the software being used.

Careers
A self-employed architect is somewhat of an entrepreneur who works alone and often specializes in a
skill.

Project Architects tend to make design decisions, work with the client often, and coordinate activities.

City and Urban Planners are the part of the team that deal with environmental decisions that have to do
with how the project impacts the environment. These people also have graphic and writing skills.

Sustainable Design Consultants work on making sure the project is essentially balanced with net zero
energy designs, and they use advanced technologies, research, and methods to ensure this.

A design consultant uses their skills in a wide range of design activities including historical preservation,
industrial design, furniture design, and product consulting.

Education Requirements
A majority of states require a degree from a National Architectural Accrediting School. Most architects
go for a five-year bachelor's degree as well. There is also a license exam that requires three years of
architectural experience before being allowed to take it.
Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)
If you are to be considered an architect, you must first be registered in the National Council of Architects
Registration Board, complete the Professional Practice Examination, and receive a license. The licensure
process differs depending on your education, experience, etc.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

A self-employed architect can make a range of $44, 940--$121,910.

A project architect makes around $51,187-$97,402.

A city and urban agent makes an average of $70,020.

A sustainable design consultant can make from $69,000-$73,000.

A design consultant tends to make about $70,409.

Well Known Companies

The Architectural League of New York is a non-profit organization for architectural works.

The Association for Computer Aided Design in Architecture is discovering new ways for computers and
technology to be used for architecture.

Professional Organizations
The American Architectural Foundation is a non-profit organization the serves to educate the
community of the architectural process.

The American Institute of Architects is a group of online services designed specifically for architecture.

The American Association of Architectural Students helps show the various opinions of students on
other architectural organizations. It's non-profit and run by students.

Well Known Projects

Burj Khalifa- in Dubai, tallest building in the world.

Fallingwater- designed by Frank Lloyd in 1935, opened as a museum in 1964.

Current Job Openings

There are designer, project manager, and senior architectural job captain positions available along with
many more. A popular job finding source is www.archinect.com

Additional Information Slide #1

New resources are being created for architecture including cellular solids, synthetic fibers, and
composites.
Additional Information Slide #2
Some of the most influential architects include Louis Sullivan who created new skyscraper models and
Sir Christopher Wren who helped design 51 churches.
 CIVIL ENGINEERING
As Summarized By: (Insert Name Here)

History of the Profession

This type of engineering began when the nomadic lifestyle began to fade away, and people started
building lasting structures. Some of the most recognizable ancient structures include the Great Wall of
China, Pyramids of Egypt, and The Parthenon in Greece.

Daily Professional Tasks

Civil engineers draw up the idea of their design, professionally design, repair, submit, and build the
civilian structures that society requires.

Careers
Careers include civil engineers, transportation engineers, geotechnical engineers, structural engineers,
and constructional engineers.

Education Requirements
You need a four-year bachelor degree that includes classes in math, design, physics, and engineering.

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

All that is required is a professional engineering license.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Civil Engineers make about $46,000-$96,000.

Civil Design Engineers make about $46,000-$96,000.

Transportation Engineers make about $51,700-$86,100.

Geotechnical Engineers make about $48,000-$88,900.

Structural Engineers make about $50,850-$92,918.

Construction Engineers make about $50,850-$92,918.

Well Known Companies
Some include LONG Engineering, HOK Sports/ Engineering, AKS Inc., and American Builders.

Professional Organizations
Just to name a few, there's the ASCE, the EERI, and the ASSE.

Well Know Projects

These include the Three Gorges Dam in China, the Golden Gate Bridge in the U.S.A., the Maglev Train
that's worldwide, the Hoover Dam in the U.S.A., and many more.

Current Job Openings

There are actually currently quite a few of these. Some of them include being a civil engineer for AKS
Inc., a geotechnical engineer in Kleinfeld, a transportation engineer in Aerotek, and a construction
engineer for the STONE Resource Group.

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 MECHANICAL ENGINEERING
As Summarized By: Annabelle L. and Sadie W.

History of the Profession

The industrial revolution greatly impacted the need of mechanical engineers around 1760-1830.

The first popular job for mechanical engineers began in 1712 with the invention of the steam engine.

Mechanical engineers then were greatly needed when the arms race between the US and the USSR
began.

Now, with all of these technological advances, mechanical engineers are greatly needed.

Daily Professional Tasks

In an ordinary work day, mechanical engineers design, code, and do research on their project. They
also go to project meetings.

Careers
Agricultural engineer mainly focuses on agriculture and working outside

Automotive engineer mainly focuses on automobiles and different designs and functions

Computer engineer focuses on computers and how to make them better and faster

Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree

Most openings look for experienced workers

High school mathematics and computer studies help you prepare for this job.

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

For a good job in the engineering field you must have a CPRE.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Well Known Companies

NASA

Apple
Google

Professional Organizations
The Air and Waste Management Association

American Railway Engineering and Maintenance-of-Way Association

The Santasalo Gears

Well Known Projects

First Apollo landing

Panama Canal

The Burj Khalifa

Current Job Openings

Project engineers

System engineer

Additional Information Slide #1

Disney world and Disney Land were created by engineers.

Running shoes were designed by engineers.

Additional Information Slide #2

Spacecrafts were created by engineers.

The Farris Wheel was one of the biggest engineering projects ever.
 INTERIOR DESIGN
As Summarized By: (Insert Name Here)

History of the Profession

Daily Professional Tasks

Careers

Education Requirements

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Well Known Companies

Professional Organizations

Well Know Projects

Current Job Openings

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 AEROSPACE ENGINEERING
As Summarized By: Annabelle L. And Sadie W.

History of the Profession

The roots of aerospace engineering leads back to the early days of mechanical engineering. The
earliest drawings of flight vehicles were drawn by Leonardo Da Vinci.

The hot air balloon was the first successful flight machine.

Daily Professional Tasks

Conducts research on production materials, directs and coordinates the design, inspects the design,
determines if the product is safe, and ensure that the product meets the expectations.

Careers
Systems engineer-software

Electrical design engineer

Staff systems engineer

CAD engineer

Director of supply chain

Investment operator

Education Requirements
Bachelor's degree.

Many science and math classes.

Master's degree.

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

A degree from an engineering program

A passing score on the FE exam

Relevant work experience

A passing score on the Professional Engineering exam.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)
Aerospace engineer $103,720

Federal government - $110,860

Aerospace product and parts manufacturing - $97,560

Well Known Companies

United Technologies

Lockheed Martin

Boeing

Professional Organizations
Aerospace Industries Association

AHS International

American Astronautical Society

Well Know Projects

Parker Solar Probe Spacecraft

Joint Polar Satellite System

NASA's Transiting Exoplanet Survey Satellite

Current Job Openings

Aerospace Engineer Superior Group

Aerospace Engineer Flight Dynamics and Simulation Bihrle0 Applied Research Inc.

Aeronautical Engineer Entry level Lockheed Martin

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 ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING
As Summarized By: (Insert Name Here)

History of the Profession

First came around when William Gilbert made the Versorium.

It didn't start to grab attention until Thomas Edison made the lightbulb.

Daily Professional Tasks

Helps with electrical and engineering issues, installs and maintains electrical control systems. Maintains
electrical equipment.

Careers
Careers include being in an Electronic Manufacturing firm, a Telecommunications Career company, or a
Research and Development firm. Others include an electrical engineer or a research and development
contractor.

Education Requirements
Must have bachelor's degree.

Must take many math and science classes.

Master's degree helps.

Professional Requirements (licensures, etc.)

You need a PE. In order to acquire that, you must have a bachelor's degree and four years' worth of
experience under a professional engineer. Two exams must be taken as well for proof that you work in
the engineering field.

Earnings (match to different Careers above)

Electrical engineers make an average of about $84,540 per year.

Well Known Companies

Local APEC electric makes affordable wiring and lighting for the outside.

National Duke Energy is one of the biggest electrical companies in the United States that uses hydro and
solar power.
Professional Organizations
These include the Institute of Electrical and Electronic Engineers, and the American Institute of Electrical
Engineers that is now merged with the IEEE.

Well Know Projects

The lightbulb made by Thomas Jefferson in the 1800s and the television made by Taylor Farnsworth in
1927.

Current Job Openings

The one currently available is an electrical engineering manager at an applied resource group in
Suwanee, GA, 30024.

Additional Information Slide #1

Nicola Tesla ventured very far in electrical engineering as well as air conditioning specifically.

Additional Information Slide #2

The electrical fan was made by Schuyler Wheeler in 1886.