Chapter 2 â The Engineering Profession - Discovery Press
Chapter 2 â The Engineering Profession - Discovery Press
Chapter 2 â The Engineering Profession - Discovery Press
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Page 48<br />
REFLECTION<br />
Think about “customer needs and business opportunities” for each of the engineering<br />
design ideas listed above. Could you get excited about working on any of those items?<br />
Could you add to this list by thinking of something that would improve the quality of life<br />
that is not currently available?<br />
Page 55<br />
EXERCISE<br />
Pick one of the 30 individuals listed in Appendix C among the world’s wealthiest<br />
engineers. Find out as much as you can about the person by googling his or her name.<br />
What was their engineering discipline in college? What did they do early in their career?<br />
How did they become so wealthy? What lessons can you learn from their success?<br />
Page 59<br />
REFLECTION<br />
Review my top ten list of rewards and opportunities that will come to you if you are<br />
successful in getting your engineering degree. Which item on the list is most important to<br />
you? Money? Prestige? Challenging work? Making a difference in the world? Reflect<br />
on the one you chose. Why did you choose it? Why is that one so important to you?
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