Types of Engineers
An engineer who solves problems related to chemical processes
A Chemical Engineer
What does a PFD stand for?
A Process Flow Diagram
How many years does a typical engineering degree take to complete?
4 years
What are the two things you need to get into the college of your choice?
A good SAT/ACT score and a good GPA
Which type of engineers have the highest average salary?
Nuclear Engineers
A biomedical or bioengineer
What is the average expected starting salary of a chemical engineer?
80,000 a year
True or False: You have to decide your engineering major as soon as you start college
False, you can do an undecided engineering major for upto 2 years and not fall behind
What do you need to fill out to be considered for financial aid?
The FAFSA
What is the hardest engineering degree?
Chemical Engineering
Bob likes designing cars and working on car engines. What engineering major should he pursue?
Mechanical Engineering or Automotive Engineering
What are the 5 schools in Michigan that offer chemical engineering as a major?
University of Michigan, Michigan State University, Western Michigan University, Wayne State University, Kettering University
True or false: most engineering majors have the same general education classes
True, most engineering majors take the same classes for the first few semesters
How can you get credit for college classes right now?
ESD classes and AP classes
Which is the most common type of engineer in Michigan?
Mechanical Engineering
Answer depends
How many years does it take to be a chemical engineer?
4-5 years
True or false: every college offers every engineering major
False, ever college offered different majors.
What universities does ESD have students at this summer?
Oakland, Eastern, Central, Lawrence
What are two benefits to doing an internship before graduating with your engineering degree?
A higher starting salary, higher chance of a good job right out of college
These type of engineers have the best job outlook for the next 10 years
Software/computer engineers
What is the world’s largest chemical company that hires the most chemical engineers?
BASF
What are the two paths you can take with an engineering degree?
Working in industry or graduate school
True or false: you can only apply to 5 colleges
False, you can apply to as many as you want
What company did the woman from the Ted Talk start? What is her product?
Goldie Blocks, a female character in a book who builds things. The toy comes with a book and building tools.