Quiz 6 (Concept Generation & Career Planning)

The inspiration for new ideas always comes in a "flash" or "a ha!" moment.

False

Very analytical and aims to find a singular right answer

Vertical

Explores all sorts of possible right answers, without regard for their actual feasability

Horizontal

The four steps of the creative process are:

Incubation, preparation, verification, inspiration

Routine redesign

30%

Minor corrections by known methods

45%

Fundamental improvements to existing systems

20%

Solution based on application of new science

4%

Pioneering inventions

1%

What percentage of inventions are truly novel concepts?

1%

The deliverables of concept generation include:

Rough functional diagram, Sketches, Tables of possible functional combinations, Basic physical prototypes

The CWRU Career Center can help with:

Assessing your interests and selecting the right major, Helping to prepare for graduate or medical school, Finding a co-op or internship, Reviewing resumes, Finding undergraduate research opportunities, Finding a job after graduation

You should start planning your career in which year in order to pick the major that will best prepare you for your goals:

First year

Experiential education refers to:

Shadowing, Clubs and on-campus organizations, Study abroad, Co-op, internships

The Career Center should be used:

To plan your studies and career, starting early in your time at CWRU

Pushing back your graduation date to do internships or co-op:

Will provide valuable experience and help your job hunting prospects, In the long run, it doesn't matter much, May end up costing more than just getting done and out in 4 years

Hiring managers spend how much time reading your resume:

2 to 10 seconds

A Biomedical Engineer is:

An engineer who understands anatomy and physiology, An integrator, Someone who understands core engineering principles