Victoria Added Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at 3:06 PM I really want to be an engineer how could I be one? I'm 12 and really want to be a engineer but kids at school are saying that I will never make it as a engineer because I'm not smart enough so I would like to know how I could become an engineer. Answers 0
EngineerGirl Team Added Monday, November 30, 2020 at 10:28 AM What made you first think of wanting to be an engineer? What was the first experience that made you think "I want to be an engineer"? Was there any one moment like that where you just decided you wanted to be an engineer and stuck to it or was it more gradual? Don’t know if I should be waiting for one "ah-ha" moment. Answers 9 Bri O'Neill, Wisk Answered Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:12 AM The first time I got really excited about being an engineer was when I was learning about national defense systems in graduate school. While it was a little scary to get involved in the design of weapons systems, I was intrigued by the idea that if we ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Monday, September 28, 2020 at 12:26 PM Do I need to be creative to succeed in engineering? I’m interested in engineering, and I love math and problem-solving. However, I’m not sure I’m creative enough for the career. Is this a deal-breaker? How creative do I need to be to succeed in engineering? Any suggestions or advice on how to improve? Answers 17 Bri O'Neill, Wisk Answered Saturday, November 14, 2020 at 6:24 PM I never considered myself to be creative until I spent time as a Continuous Improvement Engineer. My favorite part about being an engineer is solving problems. The types of problems that I solve in Continuous Improvement require creative solutions that ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Friday, August 23, 2019 at 2:13 PM Is engineering really as tough for women as I've read? I see a lot of articles that mention the challenging work environment for women in engineering, and STEM fields in general. Is engineering really as bad for women as I’ve read about? Did you know about the tough environment for women before entering the field? If so, what encouraged you to go into engineering anyway? What keeps you going ... Answers 19 Bri O'Neill, Wisk Answered Friday, December 10, 2021 at 10:21 AM Before beginning my career as an engineer I was aware that most engineering work cultures would be very different from the culture of my social circle. What encouraged me to go into engineering was my understanding that the decisions that engineers make ...