Caroline asked Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Added Friday, May 15, 2020 at 12:46 AM Is a masters degree good for an engineering career? Hi Catherine, I see you went back for a masters degree after graduating. What made you decide to do that? How did you know it was the right time? What benefits did that bring to you in your career? Answers 0
Rachel , Geneva asked Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Added Friday, February 26, 2016 at 6:41 PM If I graduate from a good school, jobs in bio-engineering are hard to come by Hi! I am a high school senior and I want to go into biological/biomedical engineering. I've been accepted to some pretty good engineering schools like University of Illinois and others, but many people say that even if I graduate from a good school, jobs in bio-engineering are hard to come by and I will have a tough time finding a job. Do you agree? Thank you! Answers 1 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Friday, February 26, 2016 at 6:41 PM Hi Rachel, Congrats on getting accepted to great engineering schools! I have many sorority sisters who graduated in engineering at the University of Illinois and they had a fantastic experience - it is a great school! I would say that finding a ...
Tekeyia, Rocky Mount asked Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Added Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 2:22 AM Would it matter if I studied biomedical to find a biological engineering job? Hello, I see many colleges use bioengineering interchangeably with biomedical engineering. The college that I am looking at to transfer to focuses on biomedical engineering, but I'm more interested in biological engineering. Would it matter if I studied biomedical to find a biological engineering job? Do jobs see them as being two separate careers or the same? Answers 2 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Thursday, October 22, 2015 at 2:22 AM Hello Tekeyia, I usually think of biological engineering more synced to agriculture and biology (engineering behind plants, crops, animals, etc). Biomedical engineering is the term I use for the engineering of the human body. Some schools might use them ...
Mairi, Melbourne asked Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Added Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 1:51 AM I am looking at doing a double degree in biomedicine and engineering Hi Catherine! I have just recently stopped dancing (ballet) have trained full time and danced semi-professionally for three years out of high school. I am looking at doing a double degree in biomedicine and engineering because I am interested in combining both fields, however this adds an extra two years undergrad study, so I am undecided about committing to both and am not sure which one to go with if I do choose a single degree option. I am definitely better at and prefer the classes related ... Answers 1 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Thursday, August 20, 2015 at 1:51 AM Hi Mairi, I might be biased since I am an engineer, but I think engineering presents a lot of advantages. Could you get a minor in one and major in the other? I was a double major and it did add some time (several summers) but I wouldn't be afraid ...
Farah, Kuwait Added Friday, August 7, 2015 at 11:39 AM I would like to know more about biomedical engineering Hi ! I would like to ask about the bio-medical engineering field, what can I work if I study it. I'm now a freshman and I'm afraid that I can't find a suitable job after I finish. Thanks in advance Answers 1 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Friday, August 7, 2015 at 11:39 AM Hi Farah, Biomedical engineering is a huge field. You can study so many things! Basically anything on the human body has some sort of engineering behind fixing those functions (orthopedics, cardiovascular, diabetes, etc). There's a million ...
Kristin Added Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 11:48 AM Do you think it's worth studying biomedical engineering? Hello, I am a high school senior and I am trying to decide whether to take a path into engineering or biological sciences. The last few years I have always dreamed of pursuing a degree in Biology, however I have never informed myself about engineering. A month ago a friend of mine suggested that I should look into it, and I did. After some research I found out that engineering really interests me - especially Biomedical Engineering. However my concern is that I don't have the knowledge to ... Answers 2 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Sunday, April 12, 2015 at 11:48 AM Hi Kristin, thanks for your question. Many people don't know or decide what they want to do until college. It is totally fine if you don't have any idea in high school and start in college with your "major specific" courses. Being a high school senior, ...
Rab, Bangalore Added Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 9:19 AM Electronics mixed with medicine Hi, I am electronics and communication engineer. I have an interest in medicines. Can I study anything related with both the fields after engineering? Answers 1 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Sunday, July 20, 2014 at 9:19 AM Hello, Engineering is a very diverse field and opens many doorways to practically an infinite number of careers. You can totally study in both fields after graduating. This is a very common practice and why engineering is so attractive to many people ...
Ah'chontay asked Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Added Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at 2:21 PM Am I in the Right Path? I have an interest in Biomedical Engineering. I am in my last year of high school. I always had a passion for math and science, but growing up I always wanted to be a doctor. I was planning on becoming a Pediatric Radiologist after my undergrad in BME. I sometimes doubt my path and sometimes I don't know if it is the right path to go down. I feel like once I start school I won't do so well as far as understanding everything and making good grades. I need a little insight. Answers 0
Jessica, Toppenish Added Monday, April 14, 2014 at 2:03 AM The relationship of a doctor and an engineer Does a doctor have to do with engineering ? Answers 1 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Monday, April 14, 2014 at 2:03 AM Hi Jessica, Many engineers move to medical school after they graduate. Engineering is a diverse field and can lead to many career paths after graduation.
Claire, Organization/City asked Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Added Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 8:38 PM Major in engineering with a minor in ballet Hi, I am in High School and want to become an environmental Engineer. I also have a huge passion for ballet. Do you think it is possible to major in engineering and minor in ballet in college? Answers 1 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Thursday, August 29, 2013 at 8:38 PM Hi Claire! That is totally possible. I was in a dance organization for a short period while in college, but I knew many people who were long time members of dance companies in college as well as outside dance instructors, etc. while still being an ...
Whitney, Gilbert asked Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Added Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 5:13 PM How did you know engineering was for you? How did you know engineering was for you? I am enrolled in my first semester of college, and I am on a course to get an associates in science and I want to transfer to receive a degree in biomedical engineering. What do you think was hardest for you about engineering? Answers 1 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Saturday, June 15, 2013 at 5:13 PM Hi Whitney! I didn't even know what an engineer really was in high school. I liked math and science so someone suggested to me that I go into engineering. I didn't really understand fully what that meant until my freshman year in college where I was ...
Lauren, Prosper, TX asked Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Added Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 5:54 PM More about your job in Biomedical Engineering Hi! I'm an 11 year old girl and I'm interested in Engineering. I like the idea of Biomedical Engineering. Could you give me some more detail about your job? Thanks, Lauren Answers 1 Catherine Ross, K2M, Inc Answered Sunday, May 26, 2013 at 5:54 PM Hi Lauren, Thanks for your interest in Biomedical Engineering. I love my job! There are a variety of biomedical engineering jobs out there, so my job won't be the same as every biomedical job out there. My main role is to design implants and ...