Famous Engineers
Who invented the light bulb?
Thomas Edison
What field of engineering is dedicated to designing and operating chemical plants?
Chemical Engineering
This tool is used to measure length
The Ruler
What does the unit watt measure?
Power
Who invented the Iphone? (The first touch screen phone)
Steve Jobs
Which field of engineering is focused on operating with devices or equipment that use electricity or electromagnetism?
Electrical Engineering
This tool is used to calculate equations.
The Calculator
What are the people who plan and design what engineers will build called?
Architects
What is the Wright brothers known for?
Building the first airplane
What field of engineering is dedicated to maximize efficiency in industrial production through organizing complex systems?
Industrial Engineering
This circular object is a primitive object used for moving heavy things
The Wheel
What is the most basic objective or goal of engineers? (The answer is very simple and generic)
They solve problems that people encounter in order to make a more convenient society.
Who invented the first telephone?
Alexander Graham Bell
What field of engineering is dedicated to the maintenance and building of structures for public use (roads, bridges, dams, etc)?
Civil Engineering
This tool is used to pull heavy objects up, or lower heavy objects down.
The Pulley
What do you call energy that is associated with motion?
Kinetic Energy
What is James Watt known for?
Making a crucial improvement to the steam engine
Which field of engineering does NASA mostly work in?
Aerospace Engineering
This device allows something to rotate extremely fast, making it useful for engines and fans.
The Motor
What does EGOS stand for?
Engineering of St. Paul