Ani Clemons Added 10 days AGO Everyone around me tells me I shouldn't pursue engineering, or doesn't believe I can really do it. What can I do as a Junior in high school to prepare myself for the engineering path? I am not a mathematical wizard, but I love using my creativity and solving problems. My biggest fear is getting to college and not feeling prepared for my engineering-based classes. I feel like maybe I'm not smart enough and I'm wondering what I can do to pursue my dream. I live in Ave Maria, Florida, and I attend Rhodora J. Donahue Academy as a Junior. I would like to attend the University of Illinois once I graduate. I've heard they are strong in the engineering field. Someday I would like ... Answers 1 Nicolette Yovanof Little, The Boeing Company Answered 3 days AGO Hi Ani, I think that the best thing that you can do to prepare is continue to take math, science, and physics classes in high school to get yourself ready for the college courses. If you feel like you may not be prepared, I would recommend looking into ...
Micaiah Blackford Added Sunday, June 3, 2018 at 8:11 PM What do you need to know about robotic engineering before going to college? Such as specific words, robotic knowledge, etc. Answers 1 Kathy Moseler, Paradise Robotics Answered 4 days AGO The typical college-prep courses with an emphasis on math and science is the bare minimum and perfectly acceptable for many universities. But, if you want to have an outstanding college resume that opens doors to prestigious schools, make sure you ...
Joyce Added 12 days AGO Can civil engineers build and design houses and resorts? I am currently taking up civil engineering and I realized that I also wanted to design buildings just as architects. I know there is such thing as architectural engineering but it is not currently being offered in my university. So I was just wondering if it is possible to design houses and resorts when you are a civil engineer? Answers 1 Alicia Bailey, Sain Associates Answered 4 days AGO I am not familiar with architectural engineering, however I will tell you what I know about the difference between engineering and architecture as I have experienced it. Architects typically sub out the structural, mechanical, plumbing, and electrical ...
Nyah Gaston Added 5 days AGO Is there any discrimination of women in the civil engineering field? I'm currently a junior in high school and there's seems to be discrimination everywhere in my life considering I'm an African American women. Is there going to be a lot of judgement in this profession? Answers 1 Camille Sowells, CP&Y, Inc. Answered 4 days AGO In my experience, there has not been a lot of discrimination. You cannot control whether or not other people chose to judge on the basis of your skin color, gender, age or anything else. That is a reflection of who they are. You can only focus your ...
Berta Candela Added 6 days AGO Going into my Junior Year. Any tips to stand out? Hi ladies, I'm a chem engineering major going into my junior year. I am looking into scholarships to pay for school and I'm looking for any tips on that, as well as guidance on what extra courses may make me a more competitive in the field. Was thinking about possibly minoring in mathematics or maybe Mandarin (I spent some time in China)? I work a lot to pay for school so I haven't been able to network much so really anything helps me lot! Just found this site and so far loving it. Thank you! Answers 1 Stacey DelVecchio, Caterpillar Inc Answered 5 days AGO Great questions Berta. Regarding the scholarship, I think the best thing you can do is focus on results. If you'd had internships, talk about the results and/or impact of the work, not just the name of the company or division. If you were measuring parts ...
Sam Haz Added 9 days AGO Does workover rig experience help a chemical engineer in the future? Answers 1 Jodie Lutkenhaus, Texas A&M University Answered 6 days AGO Yes. That sounds like a good experience to learn more about the petroleum industry and what roles chemical engineers can play. We would call that "upstream" experience, where you are working closer to the raw material, as opposed to "downstream", where ...
Jennifer Green Added 7 days AGO Not sure whether engineering is for me. I'm a mechanical engineer student and just about to finish my first year. I like math and solving problems but I found that most of the courses I had to take were not very interesting and I felt like I'm lacking the passion for engineering. Besides that, I don't see myself work for the rest of my life at a 9 to 5 job at an office all day solving equations and other mechanical problems. I was wondering if the studies get interesting in the following years and would like to know how is a day in a ... Answers 1 Kelly Hon, Becton Dickinson Answered 7 days AGO Hello Jennifer, I too studied mechanical engineering and like solving problems. In my job I do not spend my day solving equations (because like you that is not my passion) but instead solving problems with the foundation and knowledge I learned in ...
karissa Added Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:35 PM Hi, I am majoring in electrical engineering and I was wondering if it's right for me. I want to work with technology and basically, try to invent new things that could be helpful in the future. I was talking to my professor and he mentioned that electrical engineering was very specific so I should look into other types of engineering, but I feel like what i want to do is best suited for ee. Am I wrong? I am only a first year so I haven't worked with circuits yet so i'm still unsure. Answers 1 Nicola Asker, National Grid Answered Sunday, July 1, 2018 at 4:27 PM Hi Karissa. It's a tough decision and it depends on what your specific college/University will cover on their course. It also depends what types of technology/inventing you are interested in. Perhaps try researching some jobs that would interest you and ...
Karthik, India asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Wednesday, June 10, 2015 at 11:54 PM Opportunities with an aerospace engineering degree Hello Madam. I'm Karthik from India. I have completed my B.tech in Aerospace Engineering. I have read your previous posts regarding the job scenarios in USA and the necessary restrictions of ITAR for the work permits of foreign nationals. I haven't yet applied to any grad school for my masters. I have the following queries: 1) Will it be better to apply for a Masters in Mechanical engineering with a research paper in Aerospace and then hunt for the jobs. If yes what would be the percentage and ... Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:55 PM Karthik, My apologies. I'm just seeing this question now although its 3 years later! Not sure if you still need an answer but in case you do, here are my thoughts: 1) If you're looking for work in the US, its much better to complete a Masters in the ...
Sibina Rose asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 4:30 AM I'm an aeronautical engineer, searching for a job. Most of the job providers are asking for minimum of 6 months experience. I'm a fresher and I want to get recruited. How can I find a job as a fresher Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:50 PM Hi! Do you have any internship experience you can point to? As a new grad, you still might be able to do an internship to get experience. When I finished my Masters, my first job was an internship with a possibility of it being converted into a ...
Nima, San Jose, CA asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Thursday, January 21, 2016 at 9:39 PM strong interest in aerospace engineering Zahra, I am an international graduate student, majoring construction engineering at SJSU. I will be graduated in May 2016. I have been in US since Jan. 2015. I came to US for my masters degree in Civil Engineering, but since Oct. 2015 I am interested in Aerospace Engineering, and Space Exploration/Colonization in particular. I am spending most of my time on reading books and articles related to the recent development and technologies in this filed. I think I made my decision to devote my ... Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:47 PM Nima, I'm so sorry. I'm just seeing your question now. I'm guessing its too late to answer this. But you can apply for jobs here after you graduate and work on your student visa using OPT. It is hard to get aerospace jobs being a non-US person due to ...
Rhonda asked Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Added Thursday, May 17, 2018 at 10:29 AM Other than Mechanical Engineering, what other field is more related to Aerospace Engineer? Electronic Engineering, Industrial Systems, Laser & phontonics, or Computer Integrated Machining Answers 1 Zahra Khan, Columbus Technologies and Services Answered Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:38 PM Hi! Those fields are quite different from whats normally taught in an aerospace engineering program. However, you could work in the aerospace industry with a background in most of those fields including, electronics, industrial systems or manufacturing.
Ricki Wilson Added Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 1:47 PM Can I do more than work in a factory/be in a place where I have to wear a hard hat every day as a mechanical engineer? I know that I can but many people at my university think otherwise. I am a 2nd-year mechanical engineering student. I wanted to major in engineering going to college because I love math and science. I love the courses I am taking and I am excelling in them but when people ask me what I am going to do with my degree, I am not sure what to say. I do not necessarily want to work in a factory or have to wear a hard hat every day but I love the courses I am taking in college. If I was not majoring in engineering, I am not sure what I would do. I am not ... Answers 1 Sarah Iddles, SP Energy Networks Answered Thursday, June 28, 2018 at 3:20 PM Hi there! I graduated with a Masters in Mechanical Engineering back in 2014 and it has by no means limited me to 'factory' or 'hard hat work', not that there is anything wrong with those, but they aren't for everyone! I'm currently employed as a SCADA ...
Caroline Marshall Added Thursday, June 21, 2018 at 6:07 PM Is engineering a fun and enjoyable career to have? How complicated is it? I'm a high school student. I love math, and engineering has always sounded like a good career path for me. However, I don't want to live my life stressed out and busy ALL the time. Will this be typical if I go into an engineering field? I'm prepared to do a lot of work, but I do not want to be overwhelmed. How complicated is the work that goes into being an engineer, on a scale from 1-10? Answers 1 Michele Miller, Campbell University Answered Tuesday, June 26, 2018 at 11:05 AM Caroline, That's a great question. There isn't really one answer to it. I also loved math as a high school student. That is a big help in engineering school. Engineering classes are demanding (maybe complicated at times), and you will learn a lot. ...
Gillian Schriever asked Xiaoyun Yang, Naval Reactors; LooseLeaf Added Monday, June 18, 2018 at 1:10 PM Hi Xiaoyun, I am interested in becoming an NRE. As an NRE yourself, could you share your experiences with your job? I think it would help me in deciding with my own future career. Thank you! I am a chemical engineering major, and I have already toured the NR headquarters and am preparing for the technical interviews. Specifically, I was hoping to gain insight on what the work culture at NR is like, how much work you do alone versus in groups, and what it is like working there as a young woman. Answers 1 Xiaoyun Yang, Naval Reactors; LooseLeaf Answered Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 3:39 PM Hi Gillian, Work at NR is no different from any other engineering firm. You work 40 hours a week and you get the weekends off. We don't do a lot of hands-on engineering. There's a lot of reading, writing, and meetings. Based on your major, you could ...
Marcus Parks asked Gillian Montgomery, Buehler and Buehler Structural Engineers Added Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 9:12 AM I recently just graduated high school in 2017 and I have a ton of questions on like day-to-day life of a civil engineer. Do you have any advice that you could give me to help me out? Answers 1 Gillian Montgomery, Buehler and Buehler Structural Engineers Answered Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:46 AM Most definitely!!!! Like any job, it is work. Most days I am in the office. Our world has become more and more computer/electronic based, so i do spend most time on the computer or traveling to other offices for meetings. Every now and then, probably ...
Meghana asked Laura Helbling, JC Hines & Associates, LLC Added Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 11:24 AM Do I have to be great in my math and science courses to become a good engineer? Hi! I am a senior in high school, I have always excelled in art and creative fields like designing and constructing buildings and large props for musicals at my school. I thought civil engineering would be a solid choice for me because I like designing and creating, but I am also about average in my math, physics and chemistry courses and I am wondering how that will affect me going into college next year. Answers 1 Rebecca Goldberg, Cameron Engineering & Associates, LLP Answered Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 1:43 PM Hi Meghana, thank you for your question! It's great to consider civil engineering, which probably has the most sub-disciplines of any engineering field, so it can give many options. Much of engineering is problem solving, so a creative mind is an ...
Melat Added Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 2:45 PM Can you be an engineer without being good at drawing? I love engineering and adore building and creating things. I also have fascination with astronomy which is why I would like to be an aerospace engineer. The problem is when I hear engineers talking about their jobs they talk about the creative aspect, specifically the drawing aspect. I am absolutely terrible at drawing so I am wondering if being good at drawing is essential to becoming an engineer. Because I would love to be an engineer but I cant if I don't have the essential skills. Answers 1 Katelyn Lichte, DuPont Pioneer Answered Thursday, June 14, 2018 at 1:43 PM Hi Melat, You can absolutely be an engineer without being good at drawing. Not all engineering paths require good hand drawing skills. Especially as an aerospace engineer, you'd like be using a computer aided design program to do your drawings with. ...
Giselle , France asked Esha Singh, Life Science Added Friday, March 25, 2016 at 2:45 PM Is my choice in choosing biomedical engineering is the right path? Hi! I'm currently in foundation of pre-university and I'm going to the 1st degree of biomedical engineering. I found out that i'm interested in tissue engineering. Is tissue engineering the field which one creates tissue and repairs tissue, artificial organs? I'm intersted in this. Is my choice in choosing biomedical engineering is the right path? because I read your previous messages regarding to asked question, you mentioned that there is difference between biomedical engineering and ... Answers 1 Esha Singh, Life Science Answered Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 11:27 AM Hello dear, sorry for the late reply...!!! Biomedical engineering is not purely related to Machines. There is a lot more here. Selecting the subject - " Bioinformatics", you can go ahead with Tissue engineering . Tissue engineering is basically ...
zahraa Added Saturday, June 2, 2018 at 10:55 AM how to become a biomedical engineer ? it's my last year at high school and i will be graduating after 2 months, i took a decision to become a biomedical engineer since i have 2 years experience in robotics field and i love medicine too, so biomedical engineering will be interesting major! but i really don't know what i should apply for. is there undergraduate degree in biomedical engineering? or should I get an undergraduate degree in engineering then continue masters in biomedical engineering? Answers 1 Esha Singh, Life Science Answered Wednesday, June 13, 2018 at 11:19 AM Hello Zahraa...Good to see your love towards Biomedical Engineering. This is to inform you that there is a undergraduate degree in Biomedical Engineering . You can pursue B.Tech/B.E in Biomedical engineering which covers all the subjects from Biology to ...