R Z asked Diya Dwarakanath, Self-employed Added Monday, May 11, 2020 at 8:56 PM How can I become an engineer if I have a bachelor's degree in biology? Hi! Throughout college, I thought I wanted to go into medicine or some allied health field. Then I got to my senior year and realized I didn't want to do that (or so I thought, perhaps it was just senioritis). I had never even considered engineering before or during college. Fast forward to two years after graduating with my bio pre-med degree and engineering has been something I have gotten really interested in. Except, I don't know where to start... I have always loved math and often said ... Answers 1 Diya Dwarakanath, Self-employed Answered Thursday, July 9, 2020 at 6:37 PM Hello! Apologies for the delay. I didn’t see this. Great question and it’s okay if you’re changing your mind now. All engineering fields fit what you’d like to do. Given your Bio degree and if you have an interest in medicine or helping people through ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Monday, March 30, 2020 at 4:52 PM Is engineering stressful? I’m a worrier. I get stressed about school a lot and now, even though I’m only in 8th grade, I’m stressing about picking a college major/career that doesn’t keep me in a constant state of stress. I love the idea of being an engineer, but is it a stressful field to be in? I’ve heard that getting an engineering degree can be difficult and ... Answers 7 Diya Dwarakanath, Self-employed Answered Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 3:26 AM First of all, this is a great question! Thank you for being honest.There are some amazing responses here and I hope they help you. The only thing I want to add is to remember and tell yourself that "It's not the end of the world." I used to repeat this ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Thursday, January 30, 2020 at 2:25 PM How should I deal with being teased for liking engineering? For as long as I can remember, I’ve loved taking things apart to see how they work, building things, math and puzzles, and learning in general. I’m in advanced classes and do well in school. Engineering seems like a cool career option for me, and I’ve mentioned that in passing during school a few times. Recently my classmates, and some ... Answers 9 Diya Dwarakanath, Self-employed Answered Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 9:13 PM Wow, you sound like you would make an awesome engineer! Middle school or elementary school is hard for everyone. It will get a lot easier in high school and college where you can meet like-minded classmates or join clubs where people also enjoy ...
Glog57 asked Emily Lurier, Kymera Therapeutics Added Friday, August 30, 2019 at 9:37 AM What does it really take to be a biomedical engineer? I've taken online tests to see if I'm a fit and I've read about it, but I'm looking for an insider's perspective from an actual biomedical engineer. What should I know before going into it? Answers 2 Diya Dwarakanath, Self-employed Answered Thursday, May 21, 2020 at 2:58 AM Biomedical engineering applies the knowledge of engineering and biology to solve medical problems. Within biomedical engineering, you can specialize in electrical, mechanical, cell and tissue, or chemical engineering (just a few options). It is a broad ...