Laii asked Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Added Monday, January 27, 2020 at 3:54 PM Were you interested in being an engineer since you were young? Answers 0
Vinoth, India Added Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:35 AM Choosing a specialty division Hi i've completed Bachelor Degree-Civil in India, and now am currently working as a Site engineer in UAE.. my question is Design, estimating or site engineer in which path I can get quick increment & posting? I have knowledge for this three divisions also But i have some commutation problem. But can you suggest any one division and tell me how can i develop my skills in that line. Thanks & Regards, Vinoth Answers 1 Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Answered Friday, November 2, 2012 at 11:35 AM Dear Vinoth, A site engineer gets quicker increment and posting than a design engineer and an estimator. This is because design works and estimating are components of her duties. A site engineer must however be dynamic and highly mobile. Due ...
Elizabeth , Nigeria Added Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:10 AM Discrimination at Work Hi, I am a junior mechanical engineer in a power plant with only three months experience on the job. I want to know why there is so much discrimination on the job. Why do men make me feel as if i can't do the job? It’s really frustrating. At times i wonder if i chose the right discipline. What can I do? I cannot handle this discrimination alone. Answers 1 Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Answered Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:10 AM Workplace discrimination against women is not new in engineering organisations. Many men including women still believe that engineering is a man's job. Have confidence in yourself and be diligent at work. Strive for perfection in your assignments, be ...
Megan , Ireland Added Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:04 AM Can dyslexia stop me from becoming an engineer? Can dyslexia stop you from becoming an engineer. I have a mild case of it but I am very good at maths, physics and technology and design. By the way I am 16 and absolutly positive about becoming and engineer hopefully areo-space. Can you please help? Answers 1 Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Answered Wednesday, June 27, 2012 at 10:04 AM Workplace discrimination against women is not new in engineering organisations. Many men including women still believe that engineering is a man's job. Have confidence in yourself and be diligent at work. Strive for perfection in your assignments, be ...
Ashley, brooklyn ny asked Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Added Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:43 AM Civil Engineering vs. Architecture What is the difference between civil engineering and architecture? Answers 1 Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Answered Thursday, March 29, 2012 at 6:43 AM Civil Engineering is a profession where a knowledge of the sciences and technology is utilised for planning, design, construction, maintenance and operation of facilities such as roads, bridges, buildings, waterworks , wastewater treatment plant, etc. ...
Jahbabe, Jamaica asked Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:07 AM Hardworking Female Engineers Women in engineering are actively involved in their communities, raising families and enjoying all kinds of sports and hobbies. How do women in engineering deal with all these activities and still succeed in their jobs? I mean how do you hard working ladies do it? I need to know. Answers 1 Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:07 AM Women in engineering have been subjected to all forms of rigorous activities during their study and training period. The drive to succeed in all challenges that might come their way is already ingrained in them. After all, engineering is all about coping ...