Danielle Schroeder

Danielle Schroeder

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  • Mia Sacco asked Tiera Fletcher (Guinn), Boeing

    Added Saturday, July 13, 2019 at 11:48 AM

    Hi Tiera! I am a rising senior in high school and have been juggling what kind of engineering to study in college. How did you determine the type of engineering you wanted to study in college?

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    Danielle Schroeder, STEM Changemaker
    Answered Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 6:17 PM
    Hi Mia! Tiera gave some great advice. 
    
    To figure out what type of engineering to study in college, the best advice I can give is look for opportunities beyond school about engineering. My junior year, I attended an engineering camp for girls at a local ...
  • Phoebe Slater asked Danielle Schroeder, STEM Changemaker

    Added Friday, May 24, 2019 at 3:21 AM

    I really want to do engineering, but I am having self doubt in thinking that I'm too stupid to do it. What should I do, go for it or don't even bother especially that I'm not great maths?

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    Danielle Schroeder, STEM Changemaker
    Answered Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 4:07 PM
    Hi Phoebe, 
    
    It is a common misconception that you need to be amazing at math and science to become an engineer! If you really want to pursue engineering and enjoy solving problems, then engineering is a great fit for you! I personally had my fair share ...
  • Payton Henson

    Added Sunday, March 17, 2019 at 10:13 AM

    I'm Payton. I am just a normal person like everyone else. The other day in my science class, I was watching a movie about Engineering. It looks FUN, but I just don't know. How do I know if engineering is for me?

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    Danielle Schroeder, STEM Changemaker
    Answered Sunday, August 4, 2019 at 6:09 PM
    Hi Payton! I agree with, Ana - you do not need to be a genius to be an engineer! I really loved Math in high school, but struggled with a bit with some of my science classes. Engineering is FUN, but it can be hard work. I love my job because of the work ...