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    The Role of The Engineer in Society

    Introduction: The Engineer

     Definition: Engineers are involved in thinking out a problem and providing solutions in
    advance.
     Engineers design and build engines, machines, roads. Bridges, process plants,
    refineries etc
     Engineers are also trained to repair and control.
     An engineer can be electrical, structural, civil, mechanical, electronic, Petroleum,
    software, chemical, agricultural, metallurgical, materials etc.
    Introduction: The Many Kinds of Engineering

     Structural Engineering – Ensures buildings, buildings and anything erected are safe and
    can withstand environment for years

     Chemical Engineers – Develop new processes, plastics, polymer materials, coatings,


    building materials, cleaning products etc
     Design Engineers
     Manufacturing Engineers
     R and D Engineers
     Engineering has been the main reason for our comfortable living
    Engineering: Why did you choose it?

     Perception of a good career and that you have skills suited for it.
     Misconceptions- Underestimating;
     report writing
     Communication
     Negotiation
     Amount of responsibility
     Imagination and innovation
     Teamwork and team management
     Work safety and not damaging the environment
    Engineering: A Creative Activity

    In a world with a population of over 7 billion all needing food, water, shelter, education,
    employment and healthcare engineers must innovate to create new solutions and invent
    new ways of solving problems.

    Engineers are trained to make a difference in ethics and employability. Ethics is important
    for future prospects – Engineers must aim for high ideals of professional life.
    There are fundamental principles that express the beliefs and values of the engineering
    profession.
    Duties of an Engineer in the Society

     Duty to improve on the environment for the betterment of humanity


     Engineers play key roles in the development of Nations through design, construction
    and development of infrastructures and industrial systems.
     Engineers are to perform under the highest standard of ethical conduct.
     The engineer owes it a duty to satisfy the society, self and the environment in areas of
    quality of life, safety of the environment and comfort associated to living.
    How Should The Engineer Carry out His/Her Duties

     The fundamental building blocks for engineering professional practice are based on;
    1. Safety
    2. Improvement of the environment for human comfort and resources utilization
    3. Mandatory professional development and professional conduct are requirements for
    growth in career.
    4. The engineer must be current in approach, resourceful with ideas and economic with
    resouces.
    Safety Issues in The Society

     For the Engineer it is “Safety First”!


     Engineering losses lead to loss of lives, resources and attract National and International
    media attention.
     Failures of complex engineering systems are described as National disasters which
    should be prevented – safety is a social and professional obligations
     Engineers should strictly adhere to professional codes and standards. They should
    encourage others to report those who do not.
     This will help protect people from being injured by what some bad eggs do.
    Conclusion

     Engineers are crucial to society, solving problems,


    innovating, driving economic growth, and addressing
    societal needs. Their contributions shape the world and
    improve quality of life.
    Thank You

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