Cheyenne asked Lauren Gordon, State of California Added Monday, September 26, 2022 at 8:38 PM How can I get into Agriculture? I love Agriculture Answers 0
Qwynci Bowman Added Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:12 PM I wanted my love for the environment & desire to fix problems to qualify me to study environmental engineering. It feels like my college is denying me that based on my poor test scores. I feel discouraged. Is it possible at all the be an engineer when you don't fit the mold of one on paper? I believe I will excel in it but it's extremely hard to transfer to the engineering school at this point. Is it still possible for me to work in this field? Answers 1 Lauren Gordon, State of California Answered Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 8:45 AM Hi Qwynci! Absolutely. In high school, I was told by two teachers and a guidance counselor that I did not have the grades or qualifications to become an engineer. And that I should consider another field. I broadened my search and found an out-of-state ...
Valeria, Montclair, CA asked Lauren Gordon, State of California Added Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 5:30 PM Inspiration Whom inspired you? Answers 1 Lauren Gordon, State of California Answered Thursday, February 12, 2015 at 5:30 PM My dad was a huge inspiration in pursuing a field in math and science. He was an innovator and encouraged me to pursue topics in those fields that I was interested in. But when it came to specifically geological and environmental engineering, I was ...
Leslie, Montclair, CA asked Lauren Gordon, State of California Added Wednesday, January 28, 2015 at 5:07 PM Environmental engineering projects What kind of project have you done of Environmental Engineering? Answers 1
Erin , Seatle WA asked Lauren Gordon, State of California Added Friday, December 12, 2014 at 12:24 AM Environmental studies or engineering? Hello! I am so glad I found your site. My name is Erin and I was previously a classroom teacher. I am debating a new degree in environmental studies or civil/environmental engineering. I have a crazy dream of designing rooftop and urban gardens in low-income areas. I am not sure where to begin? Do you have any ideas? Answers 1
Lisa, Buffalo Added Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 11:32 AM Do environmental engineers work with computer programs? With windmills? Hi! I'm interested in pursing Environmental Engineering but I also have an interest in computer science/programming. Are there jobs for environmental engineers that focus on computer programming? Also, do environmental engineers work with designing windmills/wind farms? Answers 2 Lauren Gordon, State of California Answered Wednesday, September 10, 2014 at 11:32 AM Hi Lisa! What a great question! Depending on what aspect of Environmental Engineering you are interested in (sounds like renewable energy!), you definitely have the opportunity to use computer science and programming skills. Though I personally have ...
Mahalia, Pearl City Added Monday, June 30, 2014 at 6:41 PM What are some things I can do to get a taste of engineering? Hi. My name is Mahalia and I'm 14. I'm interested in becoming an environmental engineer and I was wondering, what are some things I can do to, now, to kind of get a taste of engineering? Answers 1 Lauren Gordon, State of California Answered Monday, June 30, 2014 at 6:41 PM Hi Mahalia! It's so great to hear from you, and to see that you have interest in becoming an environmental engineer! Enrolling in a variety of math and science courses while in school is a great start. If your are interested in the environmental ...
Latoya, Oakdale Added Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 2:58 PM Am I Too Old to Get An Engineering Degree? I am 38 y/o female thinking about returning to school and possibly getting a degree in engineering. I do not know much about the field and wondering if I'm too old to get a degree and returning to work. Furthermore, I was never good at math I loved science in high school. Please I need some advise. Latoya Answers 1 Lauren Gordon, State of California Answered Sunday, April 27, 2014 at 2:58 PM Hi Latoya - So glad to hear from you! Though it is my personal opinion, I do not believe you are ever too old to get a new degree or start a new career. Though I was considered a "traditional student", starting college right after I graduated from ...