Kayla cleminshaw Added Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM Is Mechanical Engineering the right path to make a significant environmental impact? I am interested in studying further to make a significant impact on the environment. Would mechanical engineering be the right fit for that? I want to help reduce carbon emissions, minimize energy waste, and improve hydraulic systems. Answers 1
Emily Added Monday, September 25, 2017 at 10:26 PM Do you know if it is possible to go into the petroleum engineering field with a degree in mechanical engineering? I am currently a freshman in college and am pursuing a degree in mechanical engineering. However, I am interested in petroleum engineering, but not many colleges offer that program. So I was wondering if it is possible to get a petroleum engineering job with a degree in mechanical engineering or what field would you recommend going into to get a petroleum engineering job? Answers 1 Alicen Kandt, National Renewable Energy Laboratory Answered Thursday, October 5, 2017 at 3:36 PM I think that mechanical engineering is the most broad of the engineering disciplines; it provides a great foundation for most any type of engineering work. I would think you could enter into petroleum engineering with a mechanical engineering degree, ...