Newman Smith High School

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Newman Smith High School

• Science/Engineering Pathway

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What is the Science/Engineering Pathway?

• 4-year course of study
• Introduces students to discipline of engineering
  and engineering technology
• Attracts students to careers of engineering
• Brings together leaders from schools, colleges,
  universities and businesses

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What is an Engineer?

• A scientist is someone who creates materials.
• An engineer is someone who uses the materials to
  make applications.
• An engineer usually works with people from other
  areas.
• If you like math and science, solving problems
  and working hard, engineering is for you!

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Possible Engineering Careers

• Aeronautical
• Agricultural
• Architectural
• Automotive
• Biomedical
• Ceramic
• Chemical
• Civil
• Computer Science
• Communication
• Electrical
• Food Production
• Mechanical
• Metallurgical and Materials

• Networking
• Nuclear
• Petroleum
• Process
• Product Development
• Project
• Quality
• Research
• Software
• Structural
• Systems
• Test
• Textile
• Transportation

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Products from Engineers

• Cell Phones
• DVD/CDs
• Eyeglasses
• Food
• GPS
• Lasers

• Lotions
• Paint
• Perfume
• Plastics
• Speed detectors
• Surgical Instruments

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Video Game Systems Involve

• Computer Science Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineer

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Athletic Equipment Involves

• Chemical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer
• Physics Engineer
• Metallurgical and Materials Engineer
• Textile Engineer

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Transportation Involves

• Automotive Engineer
• Ceramic Engineer
• Chemical Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Mechanical Engineer

• Metallurgical and Materials Engineer
• Textile Engineer
• Transportation Engineer

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Job Security

• Job Security - To meet current engineering
  job forecasts, we need to add 100,000 engineers
  every year for a decade
• 2000 3 million jobs 2010 4 million jobs
• Source Bureau of Labor Statistics, 2001

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Potential Income

• Income - Engineering graduates receive the
  highest starting salary of any discipline
• Aerospace 40,700 Industrial 43,100
• Chemical 46,900 Materials 43,400
• Civil 36,100 Mechanical 43,300
• Computer 45,700 Nuclear 48,000
• Electrical 45,200
• Source U.S. Department of Labor, 2000

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Typical 9th Grade Schedule

• PreAP English
• PreAP Geometry or higher
• PreAP Biology
• PreAP World Geography
• PE/Athletics/Band
• Foreign Language
• Engineering Graphics

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Programs and Events

• BEST Robotics Inc. Boosting Engineering, Science,
  and Technology Robot Contest
• Lecture with a NASA Astronaut
• 2B An Architect Event
• National Engineers Week
• American Math Contest
• Science Fair Projects

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Student Organizations for Engineering Students

• JETS Junior Engineering Technical Society
• Partnership with Student Engineering
  Organizations at Southern Methodist University

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Advisory Board - Professional Organizations

• American Institute of Architects (AIA)
• American Society of Mechanical Engineers
• Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers
  (IEEE)
• Society of Petroleum Engineers
• Society of Women Engineers

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Advisory Board - Companies

• Baker Petrolite
• BJ Services Company
• Burns McDonnell Engineering Company
• Centex Homes DFW Regional
• Cohesive Automation

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Advisory Board - Companies

• City of Frisco
• FS Partners Incorporated
• Lockheed Martin Aeronautics
• STMicroelectronics, Inc.
• TD Industries
• Texas LAB Consultants

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Advisory Board - Professions

• Architectural Engineer
• Civil Engineer
• Computer Science
• Construction Technology Engineer
• Electrical Engineer
• Engineering and Technology Management

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Advisory Board - Professions

• Engineering Construction
• Environmental Engineer
• Food Production Engineer
• Mechanical Electrical Construction
• Mechanical Engineer
• Petroleum Engineer

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Advisory Board - College

• Brookhaven College
• Ellison Miles Geotechnology Institute _at_
  Brookhaven College
• Southern Methodist University School of
  Engineering
• University of North Texas College of
  Engineering

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What is the application process?

• Pick up an application packet from your
  counselor.
• Give a recommendation form to your math and
  science teachers.
• Complete the information section of the
  application folder.
• Return application to counselors office by
  3/3/05

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Frequently Asked Questions

• Students must reside in Newman Smith attendance
  zone.
• Students must have completed Algebra or higher in
  the 8th grade
• For more information contact
• Ms Lakeiah Cheatham, Assistant Principal
• 972-389-3803 cheathaml_at_cfbisd.edu