Tolu Wani Added Sunday, August 31, 2025 at 10:54 AM Can I major in mechanical engineering as a Muslim girl? I'm passionate about maths, physics, and problem-solving, and I'd love to, but I worry that my dress will limit my opportunities. By dress I mean not only the headscarf but also the other aspects of hijab, such as not showing the form. I'm very interested in engineering and would greatly prefer a job that is not 100% at a desk, but I am not sure if it would be sensible to major in it because I haven't seen workwear that meets the conditions of hijab & is appropriate for various work ... Answers 0
Reniece Dacosta Added Sunday, June 2, 2024 at 4:37 PM What minors, extracurricular activities, and/or internship opportunities would be beneficial for pursuing a mechanical engineering degree? I want to pursue a mechanical engineering degree but with a focus on product design. Answers 1
SSGSSgogeta Added Wednesday, October 18, 2023 at 4:14 PM What education is needed to become an engineer? What does it take to become an engineer? Answers 0
Jennifer Gregory asked Sara Damas, Collins Aerospace Added Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 10:22 PM How hard is mechanical engineering? I'm hoping to become a mechanical engineer in the future, but the thing that scares me the most is the math and physics. I can't really do the math in my head that well. Do you use calculators for math problems? and how much math do you have to do in one day? Is it it hard? I'm a high school senior, and going to be going to engineering classes hopefully in the next two years or so, and want to know what to expect when I go to classes and when I'm an engineer. Also, would I not be ... Answers 1 Sara Damas, Collins Aerospace Answered Sunday, May 23, 2021 at 7:08 PM Hello Jennifer! Thank you for your question. We do use math everyday but the intensity and detail of the math we use to solve our problems varies day by day. Sometimes we might use known functions, often solved by programing or machines and other times ...