Devang Sankhala Added Thursday, October 12, 2023 at 11:37 AM Are electric cars fuel-efficient and how will it affect the future? I recently read that EV battery energy density is way lesser than gasoline. Also, most of the power generated today is from non-renewable sources which falsifies all green energy claims. Whereas even though gasoline to motion energy conversion is 33% efficient, it is easy to refill and causes pollution only in localized areas. I am not a proponent of either technology but I am curious to learn how things may pan out in future. Answers 0
Marysiah asked Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Added Thursday, May 27, 2021 at 9:03 PM What got you into engineering? Answers 0
Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Added Friday, August 3, 2018 at 12:48 PM I decided on a Biomed Engineering degree (3 yr course) instead of a medical career. Am I being a fool and not thinking this pragmatically? Is it hard to find a decent salary job as a Biomed Engineer? Hi. My story is a bit unusual and may raise a few eyebrows. I was in my final year of my Medical degree (MD) and tbh, I failed (for certain reasons) my final exam. Worst phase of my life. I searched hard to find another uni to complete my MD but it was painfully difficult. I swallowed my pride and looked into some common alternatives like Biomed Sciences, Optom, Pharm etc. But I just couldn't see myself doing any of these as a career. One day I stumbled upon Biomedical Engineering. It intrigued ... Answers 1 Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Answered Sunday, December 23, 2018 at 4:33 PM I don't think it's a crazy decision. Congratulations on making the change. You definitely have to enjoy (85%) of your career -- all jobs have some amount of work that just isn't fun but overall, you need to enjoy it. If you are excited about BME, you are ...
Stephanie asked Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Added Sunday, June 24, 2018 at 2:38 PM Do you think you can ever be too old/outdated to become an engineer? I am definitely older than most in this forum, but I figured it was worth a shot. I read your story on ECN called "I Became an Engineer: Because of a Sewing Machine" and it was definitely something that spoke to me. I am a creative person. I love any kinds of crafts that I can get my hands on, but I also find that I love tinkering with machines and how they work. Recently, I have been exposed to very experienced engineers in my life, but I feel like they are biased in their opinions toward me, ... Answers 1 Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Answered Sunday, July 22, 2018 at 6:40 PM Hi Stephanie! I do not think one is ever too old to become an engineer and thirty is definitely not old. :) There will certainly be a learning curve but no different than learning any new discipline at any age. I took up chess in my mid 30s; it was the ...
Alex asked Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Added Tuesday, October 17, 2017 at 12:56 PM How did you climb the career ladder to be a female engineer? I am 12 years old and I was interested in engineering, so I was wondering how you got there? Answers 1 Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Answered Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:03 AM Hi Alex, Thanks for your question. I think you will find engineering to be exciting, challenging and extremely rewarding. I have always been curious, interested in learning and experimenting. This is why I got into engineering. I went to university ...
Azaj, Greenville Added Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 5:56 PM Hardships engineers go through What are some hardships that engineers go through to eventually create or finish a project? Answers 1 Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Answered Wednesday, August 26, 2015 at 5:56 PM Some of the hardships are the same as what you might encounter when you do a project at home. You might not have all the resources you want. For example, you might want to make breakfast for your whole family but you don't have enough butter or milk or ...
Cecilia Added Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 5:38 PM Are there fields of engineering that don't use so much math and science? I am a high school student who absolutely loves engineering, I participate in an engineering program at school, but Math and Science are not my strong suits. I am good at them but they do not come naturally and I must work extremely hard for my A. I know mathematics and science are important skills to have to be an engineer but are there any parts, fields, or engineering jobs that do not need or use math and science very much? Okay that question may sound dumb but I am just trying to weigh out ... Answers 1 Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Answered Sunday, March 30, 2014 at 5:38 PM Hi Cecilia. Thanks for your not-dumb question. It's a reasonable thing to wonder. Yes, there are several components of engineering that do not require lots of math and science. There are also some fields that are not as intensive as others. For example, ...
Savanna, Maryland Added Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 5:33 PM What do software engineers do? Hi. I started high school thinking i wanted to be a nurse. I started the nursing program this past fall (August 2012) and i just really hated it. I am not a biology person, but i love math and math-based sciences like chemistry and physics. I've done research about engineers and I've gone back and forth between about 3 or 4. I am now down to 2 different ones-electrical and software. I was wondering if you can tell me what software engineers can do and locations they can work. Ideally I would ... Answers 1 Nita Patel, Otis Elevator Answered Thursday, November 29, 2012 at 5:33 PM Hi Savanna, Software engineering is an excellent choice and provides lots of opportunities. I think a combination of electrical and software engineering (typically called computer engineering) would allow you to combine both options. There are lots of ...