Engineering Your Future: A Brief Introduction to Engineering, 2009-2010 Edition

Students cannot make an educated decision about what career to pursue without adequate information. This Brief Introduction from the Engineering Your Future series provides a broad introduction to the study and practice of engineering. It presents vital information in an interesting and easy-to-read manner.

New to the 2009-2010 Edition:
* Updated Statistical Information
* Updated Examples and References

New Third Edition features:
* Now includes a History of Engineering
* Offers updated salary and graduation statistics
* Includes an updated Computer Tools chapter and improved, integrated Design and Problem-Solving chapters
* Provides additional problems for most chapters

Engineering Your Future has been developed with the following goals and objectives:
* To expose students to the technical challenges, problems and functions of engineering
* To introduce students to the professional characteristics and ethical responsibilities of engineers
* To present problem-solving skills that will aid in the success of students in the classroom
* To expose students to a teamwork approach to project completion
* To introduce students to a design methodology that can be used in subsequent design courses

There are four versions of Engineering Your Future in the series to meet a wide variety of course needs: Problem-Oriented, Short Course, Comprehensive, and A Brief Student's Guide.

Authors:
Dr. William C. Oakes is Associate Professor of Freshman Engineering at Purdue University.
Dr. Les L. Leone is Director of Cooperative Engineering Education at Michigan State University.
Craig J. Gunn is Director of Communications in the Department of Mechanical Engineering at Michigan State University.

Contributors:
Dr. John B. Dilworth, Professor of Engineering Ethics, Professional Ethics and Business Ethics, Western Michigan University.
Dr. Heidi A. Diefes, Assistant Professor of Freshman Engineering and Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Purdue University.
Dr. Ralph E. Flori, Jr., Associate Professor, Basic Engineering, University of Missouri-Rolla.
Dr. Merle C. Potter, Professor of Mechanical Engineering, Michigan State University.
Michael F. Young, Assistant Professor of Mechanical Engineering-Engineering Mechanics, Michigan Technological University.