Careers in Transportation
For assistance with this Module, contact:
Jennifer Meadows jrmeadows@tntech.edu
As you explore each of the links below, think about how you might be able to incorporate these resources in your classrooms.
As you explore each of the links below, think about how you might be able to incorporate these resources in your classrooms.
Complete the Google Form after the resource links with your thoughts related to 3 resources that you might be likely to use in the future.
Complete the Google Form after the resource links with your thoughts related to 3 resources that you might be likely to use in the future.
Dream Big is more than a movie, it’s a movement.
Dream Big is more than a movie, it’s a movement.
Today’s young dreamers will engineer tomorrow’s future—what better time to start dreaming BIG? The Dream Big project encompasses resources and programs designed for students, teachers, engineers and science centers, including 50+ hands-on activities, girl-centered events, lesson plans, design challenge exhibits, videos and more.
Today’s young dreamers will engineer tomorrow’s future—what better time to start dreaming BIG? The Dream Big project encompasses resources and programs designed for students, teachers, engineers and science centers, including 50+ hands-on activities, girl-centered events, lesson plans, design challenge exhibits, videos and more.
Be sure to check out the movie preview and the educational resources.
Be sure to check out the movie preview and the educational resources.
Brittany Young , Founder B360
Brittany Young , Founder B360
Brittany Young is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and is working to increase the number of engineers in her community through building and designing dirt bikes.
Brittany Young is a native of Baltimore, Maryland and is working to increase the number of engineers in her community through building and designing dirt bikes.
5 minute video “Your Future in Transportation” – good overview
5 minute video “Your Future in Transportation” – good overview
Yung Koprowski, Transportation Engineer, City of Mesa
Yung Koprowski, Transportation Engineer, City of Mesa
Yung Koprowski is a transportation engineer in Mesa, Arizona. Her job is to help drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians move around the Phoenix area as safely and efficiently as possible. 3:30 min
Yung Koprowski is a transportation engineer in Mesa, Arizona. Her job is to help drivers, bicyclists and pedestrians move around the Phoenix area as safely and efficiently as possible. 3:30 min
Victoria Schein, Automotive Engineer, Ford Motor Company
Victoria Schein, Automotive Engineer, Ford Motor Company
Victoria Schein is an automotive design engineer for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. She designs products that will be used in future Ford vehicles to keep drivers safe on the road. 3:16 min
Victoria Schein is an automotive design engineer for Ford Motor Company in Dearborn, Michigan. She designs products that will be used in future Ford vehicles to keep drivers safe on the road. 3:16 min
Shaesta Waiz, Aviation, Founder of Dreams Soar
Shaesta Waiz, Aviation, Founder of Dreams Soar
Shaesta Waiz is a pilot originally from Afghanistan and currently living in Florida. By engineering fuel tanks to fly further, Shaesta became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine airplane. 3:54 min
Shaesta Waiz is a pilot originally from Afghanistan and currently living in Florida. By engineering fuel tanks to fly further, Shaesta became the youngest woman to fly solo around the world in a single-engine airplane. 3:54 min
Patricia Mwove, Computer Engineer, Intel
Patricia Mwove, Computer Engineer, Intel
Patricia Mwove is a computer engineer at Intel in Chandler, Arizona. She is responsible for memory requirements used in vehicle displays, such as navigation, music and communication systems. 3:47 min
Patricia Mwove is a computer engineer at Intel in Chandler, Arizona. She is responsible for memory requirements used in vehicle displays, such as navigation, music and communication systems. 3:47 min
Khalia Braswell, Computer Scientist, Founder of INTech Camp for Girls
Khalia Braswell, Computer Scientist, Founder of INTech Camp for Girls
Khalia Braswell is a computer scientist and founder of INTech Camp for Girls. After starting as a user experience engineer for Apple, she quit her job and moved to her hometown of Charlotte, NC, to run her non-profit full time. 3:39 min
Khalia Braswell is a computer scientist and founder of INTech Camp for Girls. After starting as a user experience engineer for Apple, she quit her job and moved to her hometown of Charlotte, NC, to run her non-profit full time. 3:39 min
Emmanuel Rivera, Mechanical Engineer, John Deere
Emmanuel Rivera, Mechanical Engineer, John Deere
Emmanuel Rivera is mechanical engineer and human resources representative at John Deere. His work can be seen at the tractor cab assembly operation in Waterloo, Iowa, where massive tractors are put together for farmers around the world. 2:59 min
Emmanuel Rivera is mechanical engineer and human resources representative at John Deere. His work can be seen at the tractor cab assembly operation in Waterloo, Iowa, where massive tractors are put together for farmers around the world. 2:59 min
Samantha Dominguez, Software Engineer, Boeing Company
Samantha Dominguez, Software Engineer, Boeing Company
Samantha Dominguez is a systems engineer at the Boeing Company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her work on airplane radar and communication systems helps keep those on the front lines safe in the air. 3:41 min
Samantha Dominguez is a systems engineer at the Boeing Company in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. Her work on airplane radar and communication systems helps keep those on the front lines safe in the air. 3:41 min
Civil Engineers
Civil Engineers
1:39 min
1:39 min
Mechanical Engineers
Mechanical Engineers
1:30 min
1:30 min
Computer Programmers
Computer Programmers
1:17 min
1:17 min
Software Developers Applications
Software Developers Applications
1:29 min
1:29 min
Transportation Managers
Transportation Managers
1:18 min
1:18 min
Logistics Managers (similar to Transportation Managers)
Logistics Managers (similar to Transportation Managers)
1:30 min
1:30 min
Urban and Regional Planners
Urban and Regional Planners
1:33 min
1:33 min
