Mechanical Engineering By Dutch Knight What is mechanical engineering? A branch of engineering concerned primarily with the industrial application of mechanics and with the production of tools, machinery, and their products. I already know That mechanical engineering has to do with math and science That they get paid a lot of money That mechanical engineers have to go to college What I want to know? How many mechanical engineers will be needed in Alaska by 2016? What do mechanical engineers do at work? Do mechanical engineers get to work on automobiles? At what time do they work? Which days of the week do they work on? How many hours do they work each week? Feelings Im exited about going to college to learn about mechanical engineering. Im scared that mechanical engineering will be boring. Im worried about how I will pay for college. Earnings Starting pay: Bachelors degree-$54,128 Masters degree- $62,798 Doctorates degree-$72,763 Top 10%:$114,740 Lowest 10%:$47,900 Education College classes: Math Basic sciences Humanities Social sciences Basic engineering Bachelors Degree- 4 years Masters Degree- 5-6 years Doctorates Degree- 8 years License All Engineers must be licensed! Must pass two exams: Fundamentals of Engineering exam and Principles and Practice of Engineering exam Richard Roberts Born April 22, 1789, Robert Bough-drawing instructor Welsh engineer Died March 16, 1864 Self-acting mule Slotting Machine Interview Questions Back then; did engineers have to have a license? How much did you get paid as an engineer? How long did it take to become an engineer? Did you do a lot of traveling for different jobs? Big Bad Bridge People in Oregon and Washington are thinking about building a bigger bridge over the Columbia River. The Question is, do we want a bigger bridge? Thoughts I still like mechanical engineering I cant wait for college Im really excited about working with a team of engineers. This career is very interesting because you get to create and improve different inventions!