Community Service Learning Reflection

Throughout chapter one and two the main topic is engineering service in the community. The first chapter talks about the integration between community work and engineering classes within the university setting. The first chapter talks about how engineering classes and community work complement one another and have very beneficial outcomes in the long run. The chapter also highlights some of the key essential attributes for all engineers which consist of understanding engineering design, science, math, and good communication skills. These essential attributes are needed by all engineers in order to be successful in the work field, almost all fields of engineering can participate in community service learning. There are many different fields of engineering covered in both chapter one and two that are discussed and explained. Throughout the beginning of chapter two most of the fields of engineering are explained, these fields range from aerospace to mechanical. For example, mechanical engineering talks about what mechanical engineers do and where they work and what they work with. The chapter highlights the key characteristics within each field of engineering and how and what they do for work and also the possible job opportunities for each field. The chapter then progresses into discussing the National Society of Professional Engineers Code of Ethics, also known as the (NSPE) code. Engineers are required and expected to understand these rules and abide by them at all times and during professional work and educational work as well. Some of the rules within the code of ethics consist of avoiding deceptive acts, acting faithful, acting and preforming tasks with honesty and integrity. Engineers in the work force are expecting to think thoroughly about problems faced and are required to solve and assess the situation. Engineers are not only required to think about their respected field of work but also the community, for example, if engineers construct a …show more content…
One thing that I really enjoyed was how chapter two discussed each different field of engineering and exactly what they do and how they all work. I was fascinated to read about aerospace and mechanical engineering, because those two fields of engineering are the two that catch my attention the most. By having a basic understanding for what each field does and is required to do in the work field, I get very excited for what I am going to learn in the future and what I have in store in the long run. Another concept that I enjoyed reading was the idea of how community service and classroom learning both complement one another. It makes sense though, because most learning happens outside of the classroom and by engaging in the community and jumping into work and getting hands on experience and then learning gives a great advance in the work field. One question I had during the reading was not focused toward the author but more towards myself as a future engineer, my question was, “How can I get involved with the community and learn more about engineering?” But I do not wish to go out and do random engineering projects, I would like to work on projects pertaining to mechanical or aerospace engineering. My second question during the lecture was, “In what ways other than this class can I get involved with corporations and businesses?” I would really like to get involved early and get hands on experience with my respected field of