Lucia asked Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Added Sunday, October 24, 2021 at 5:48 PM Are you ever nervous that you will make a mistake? Answers 0
jessica blanco asked Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Added Tuesday, October 23, 2018 at 10:03 AM why did you choose this as your job? Answers 1 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Wednesday, November 14, 2018 at 1:56 PM I studied chemistry and then did a postdoc in applied and engineering physics. I first thought I wanted to teach and took a two year teaching position. Turns out I loved teaching but did not like grading. Also, I wanted to have more impact and so I ...
Leilani (8 yrs old) asked Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Added Saturday, June 9, 2018 at 10:26 PM Have you ever worked with radium? Because I love learning about things like that. Answers 1 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Monday, June 11, 2018 at 3:57 PM Thanks for your question! I have not worked with radium, but there is a lot of information online and how radium was discovered is an interesting story. It was discovered in 1898 by the famous scientist Marie Curie (1867-1934), along with her husband, ...
Amy, Kansas City asked Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Added Friday, August 26, 2016 at 3:23 PM How much time do you get to be with your family? I have a question about your job. So what is the most important part of your job and how much time do you get to be with your family? I think it may be very hard to keep up please answer me back thank you Answers 1 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Friday, August 26, 2016 at 3:23 PM Hi, The most important and rewarding part of my job is the ability to have an impact by setting the strategy and direction of our research and development program. Enabling world class scientists and engineers to solve the energy challenges of our ...
Tanya, India Added Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 AM job prospects in chemical engineering I am pursuing chemical engineering right now. I am really interested in drafting and I love the subject of chemical reaction engineering. I know chemical engineers can enter a variety of fields. But can you suggest me what job prospect, with the subjects I like, would be suitable for me ? Answers 1 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Friday, May 27, 2016 at 10:30 AM Hi Tanya, While “drafting” alone may not be the most applicable, the fact that you love the subject of chemical reaction engineering is great. There are lots of areas you can work in. Examples include managing plant processes and designing ...
Kikuye, Fairfield, California Added Friday, March 27, 2015 at 7:48 PM Do engineers sit behind desks all the time? As of recent I've been looking into engineering as a possible career for me. I was really looking at chemical engineering. My only concern is getting bored or being stuck behind a desk. I'm one of those people who gets easily bored on a daily. one of my biggest fears is being stuck behind a desk for the rest of my life. So here's my real question, as an engineer do you sit behind a desk all day or do you actually get to go into a lab? What do you really do as an engineer? Answers 1 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Friday, March 27, 2015 at 7:48 PM Hi Kikuye, It’s great to hear your enthusiasm. You certainly don’t have to be stuck behind a desk all the time if you choose a career in chemical engineering. Though most people spend at least some time at their desks (i.e. computers), I ...
Jessy96, Chicago Added Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 5:16 PM I don't have a high ACT score, should I still take chemical engineering? Hey, I will be a senior next year in high school,also I've always wanted to be a chemical engineer since 7th grade when it was introduced to me. I took chemistry and physics I earned an A in chemistry and a B in physics. I loved both subjects, but I have a 2.97 unweighted gpa and a 3.8 weighted gpa and I'm African American, a member of NSBE, apart of my schools track team,mentor, tutor,and work part time. I do not have a high ACT score but I am retaking it , so my question is should I still ... Answers 1 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Thursday, July 10, 2014 at 5:16 PM Hi, Thanks for your questions. If you are interested in the field, then it’s great that you are considering chemical engineering. With an A in Chemistry and a B in Physics, that is an excellent start. The main thing is your ...
Jane, Malaysia Added Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 10:09 AM Learning About Chemical Engineering I have a passion in science especially physics. I dreamed of becoming an inventor when i was small. Next year i will be going to the university and the subjects i learn in school now are physics, math and chemistry without biology. I want to do something related to the environment but wider so i am thinking of che eng. I heard that it is more to physics than chemistry, is that true?(i do think memorizing chemical equations is boring). I prefer designing and problem solving work. Can i know what ... Answers 1 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Sunday, May 25, 2014 at 10:09 AM Hi Jane, Engineering is a versatile field and if you like physics and math instead of memorizing chemical formulas, there are still jobs in chemical engineering that may interest you. Chemical processing and chemical manufacturing related jobs ...
Akshara, JAIPUR asked Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Added Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 8:02 AM How to apply for jobs outside of career fairs? Hi Sunita, I am a pre-final year undergraduate student at MNIT, Jaipur, India. I want to know how can I apply for internship and job opportunities in companies that do not come at my university campus, both in and outside India. Could you please give your advice for the same? Answers 1 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Sunday, January 5, 2014 at 8:02 AM Hi Akshara, Although the easiest way to get an internship is through on-campus company recruiting, another way is by searching online or through professional publications. It also depends on what field you are in. For example, there are ...
Jazzmin, Whittier Added Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 2:47 PM Who do chemical engineers work with? Who do chemical engineers work with? I am a sophomore in high school and I am in a special engineering and architecture program. I am very interested in becoming a chemical engineer but I was curios who exactly will I be working with if I pursue this career. For example, will I be working with other engineers? If so what kind? And how closely will I be working with my employer? Answers 1 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Thursday, October 31, 2013 at 2:47 PM Hi Jazzmin, Thanks for your great question. There are actually a variety of answers depending on the type of job you get as a chemical engineer and the type of employer. If you end up working for a large company, such as a large chemical or other ...
Tanisha, Washington D.C. asked Tricia Berry, The University of Texas at Austin Added Friday, March 30, 2012 at 5:15 AM High School Engineering Courses I'm thinking about being either a chemical or biomedical engineer. My high school offers an engineering course, but would that really help in the type of engineering I want to do? Answers 2 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Friday, March 30, 2012 at 5:15 AM You should first ask what type of engineering class is being offered by your high school. If you are interested in chemical or biomedical engineering, it may be very valuable to take a basic engineering course. You will benefit from a good foundation ...
Stephanie, Salt Lake City, UT Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 9:31 AM Communication in Chemical Engineering My name is Stephanie and I attend The Salt Lake Community College. Recently I decided that Chemical Engineering was the best major for me. I am enrolled in a Technical Communication Class and was wondering about the types of Communication are used in the field of Chemical Engineering? What types of writings do Chemical Engineers create? Do they do a lot of reports? Do they perform mission statements? How important is oral communication in the field? I heard that a lot of people straight out of ... Answers 3 Sunita Satyapal, United Technologies Research Center Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 9:31 AM Dear Stephanie, Communication skills, including both writing and speaking skills, are extremely important. Depending on the type of job you have, you'll probably write technical reports, possibly articles for publication and material that may be used ...