Ava Bergeron asked Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Added Saturday, August 8, 2020 at 4:51 PM How did you go about becoming a civil engineer and why the army? I???m Ava and I???m a sophomore in high school. I???ve been wanting to go into the US military ever since I was little and over the past couple of years have had a growing interest in civil engineering. Why did you choose the army and how did you do it? I???m not sure whether to go to college and then go into the army or go army and then college. What would you suggest? Answers 0
George asked Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Added Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11:06 AM Construction worker Are you a construction worker? Answers 1 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Thursday, May 19, 2016 at 11:06 AM No. Im not a construction worker. Normally when a civil engineer is in the construction site, we are NOT building anything. We are supervising the job. We make sure it all gets done. We try not to micro-manage because we have foreman and construction ...
Chat, New York Added Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 11:44 PM Math and drawing skills for civil engineering Hi! How are you? Im planning to take a up Civil Engineering but Im not good at math and drawing do you think should I go for it? I mean based in your experience? Thank you so much! :) Answers 1 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Tuesday, April 26, 2016 at 11:44 PM What do you mean not good at math? Have you tried Pre-Calculus, Geometry, Calculus, and Algebra? Do you understand them? Engineering itself no matter which one it is, its about math in a 50% of the time. You don't have to be the best mathematician ...
Hayde, Lake Havasu City asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 8:59 AM When did you decide on engineering? When did you figure out that you wanted to be an engineer? Answers 1 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at 8:59 AM I knew I wanted to be a technical/design/builder person for my career when I was in Junior High
Sydney Added Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 11:27 PM Architectural or civil engineering Hello my name is Sydney and I want to become an engineer, a civil engineer or an architectural engineer. And my question is: I'm in middle school; how can I prepare for a career in engineering, and what is a normal day in civil engineering, and what is it like to be an architectural engineer? Answers 1 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Sunday, September 7, 2014 at 11:27 PM Hi Sydney! My name is Deborah Suazo and I'm a Civil Engineer. I so glad that you are already interested in engineering and that you want to start preparing yourself for the Future. To answer your questions: How I can prepare for a career in ...
Jazmin, Elmwood Park asked Debbie Sterling, GoldieBlox, Inc. Added Monday, September 1, 2014 at 6:52 PM Why do you think there are so few women in engineering? Hello! I'm currently a freshman at SIU Carbondale majoring in mechanical engineering. I'm writing an essay on the low numbers of women engineers, and I'd love your opinion on the matter! Thank you, Jazmin Answers 1 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Monday, September 1, 2014 at 6:52 PM Hello Jazmin, This is a very interesting, deep topic that its a reality in our society and professional world. I will give you my perspective on the topic. Its my opinion so others may not agree with me. The low number or percentage of Women in ...
Jasper, Golden Added Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 11:06 AM Writing skills and engineering What kinds of writing do you do on the job and how much? How much time do you spend writing each day? Is the amount of writing you do related to how long you've been working with your company? In what ways have your writing skills helped your career? Do you get any help with your writing from anyone (i.e. secretaries, peers, technical writers)? What is the attitude of your superiors toward clear writing? Answers 1 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Thursday, August 28, 2014 at 11:06 AM Jasper, For someone to be a successful professional (any area) needs: excellent communication and writing skills. In engineering you do all kind of writing: memos, emails, spreadsheets, "white papers", project proposals, reports, technical reports, ...
Barbara, Orlando Added Monday, August 25, 2014 at 11:28 AM Which type of calculator is best for school? Hello! Im currently in college and I wanted to know which calculator is going to be more useful for engineering? I have read that most people use the TI-89 but in a lot of websites they say that the TI-Nspire is way better. If you know which one is better for engineering classes please let me know! Thank you, Barbara Answers 2 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Monday, August 25, 2014 at 11:28 AM TI-89 is excellent! I still have my TI-89 Titanium (graduated on 2009) and that was the latest greatest. You need to ask your professors and also, remember you need to learn how to used it. So, don't go to advanced or complicated that it will be a ...
Julia, Buffalo asked Paige Selby, Raytheon Company Added Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 6:28 PM Balancing family and work Hi! I am thinking about being a software engineer and wondering if it is hard to balance family and work while working 40+ hour weeks Answers 2 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 6:28 PM Let me congratulate you for you decision!!! Excellent choice! Question: Will this be a undergrad degree or graduate degree? If its a undergrad degree (Bachelors degree)your first 2 yrs wont be a problem to work and study but the last two are very ...
Vanessa Added Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 5:13 PM What does it take to be an aerospace engineer? Hi! I'm a freshman and want to be an engineer when I am older. I think aerospace engineering seems really neat and would like to become one. What classes should I take in high school just to be prepared for college? Do I have to be really smart in maths and sciences? What classes in college? How hard is it in college? And do you have to be really smart just in general? Sorry for all the questions, just curious! Thanks :) Answers 2 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Sunday, August 24, 2014 at 5:13 PM Hi Vanessa: I will suggest for you to take Advance Algebra, Pre-Calculus and Intro to Calculus. If you could, get all the advance sciences. Why do I tell you this... because in Engineering School you will need a good strong MATH and SCIENCE foundation. ...
Courtney, Windsor Added Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 9:42 PM Are engineers just inventors? Hello! I am going into grade twelve this year, and for the first time I'm considering taking engineering in university. I love science and math, and I tend to do very well in both subjects. However, I never considered engineering because I only pictured people inventing new items. This is not something I want to do, as I am more interested in paper work and solving logic problems such as maximizing dimensions, analyzing charts, etc. My question is, can I become an engineer without having to ... Answers 1 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Saturday, August 23, 2014 at 9:42 PM Hi Courtney! My name is Deborah and Im a Civil Engineer. First, let me congratulate you for you excellent decision on considering engineering as your future career. Its GREAT!! Also I want to explain certain things that often are ...
Ikram, Toronto Added Friday, August 22, 2014 at 8:22 PM Do I have to have a coding background for Electrical Engineering? Hi there! I am currently a high-school senior who has recently become interested in pursuing a career as an Electrical Engineer. My question is: at the university level, are you expected to have experience in computer programming (i.e coding in Java etc.)? Am I at a disadvantage if I don't know this? I would greatly appreciate any insight into this query. Thanks in advance! Answers 2 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Friday, August 22, 2014 at 8:22 PM Hi Ikram, Not you are not expected to know computer programming. Yes you are expected to know how to used a computer, browse the internet and use Microsoft Office. In school they will teach you how to program. But if you like, you can take a summer ...
Jenifer, Arlington Added Friday, August 22, 2014 at 3:17 PM Graphic design and engineering? Are there any engineering careers that specifically involve graphic designing or allowing creative minds in general? And also that make a difference to the world? I'm having some trouble .... Answers 2 Deborah Suazo-Davila, US Army Corp of Engineers Answered Friday, August 22, 2014 at 3:17 PM Have you ever considered Architectural Engineering? http://www.careercornerstone.org/pdf/archeng/archeng.pdf