Abhishek asked Victoria Tinsley, Total Petrochemicals and Refining USA, Inc. Added Monday, March 2, 2020 at 11:35 PM Is a civil or chemical engineering program better for becoming a petroleum engineer? Answers 1 Victoria Tinsley, Total Petrochemicals and Refining USA, Inc. Answered Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11:42 PM Hi Abhishek, the answer is it depends--it depends on what you'd like to do your day-to-day job. You can get actually get a degree in Petroleum Engineering. Petroleum Engineers typically design, develop, or help operate oil and natural gas wells to ... Victoria Tinsley, Total Petrochemicals and Refining USA, Inc. Answered Friday, October 2, 2020 at 11:42 PM Hi Abhishek, the answer is it depends--it depends on what you'd like to do your day-to-day job. You can get actually get a degree in Petroleum Engineering. Petroleum Engineers typically design, develop, or help operate oil and natural gas wells to ...
Claudia Ketcham asked Jacquelyn Berry, Collins Aerospace Added Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at 12:57 PM How much does the college you go to matter? I worry that because my school isn't well-known for its engineering degrees (we only have 2) that it will make it difficult to find a job because employers will hire people from schools with bigger names, so I feel like I should transfer to a more well know school to have a chance. How much does school name really matter in the hiring process? Am I overthinking this? Answers 1 Jacquelyn Berry, Collins Aerospace Answered Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 4:19 PM I am sure people have differing opinions on this, however, from my standpoint, the school matters a lot less than what you did at that school, what your grades were, and what you got involved in. I went to a California state school, and while it was ... Jacquelyn Berry, Collins Aerospace Answered Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at 4:19 PM I am sure people have differing opinions on this, however, from my standpoint, the school matters a lot less than what you did at that school, what your grades were, and what you got involved in. I went to a California state school, and while it was ...
Joanna Added Thursday, April 25, 2019 at 8:36 AM What does a petroleum engineer wear? I am a 5th Grade student and making a project for school about petroleum engineers. I am doing GREAT, but the only problem is that we need to dress up as one. I did my research but still don't know what to wear. I will be so very grateful for even the little details. Thank you! Answers 1 EngineerGirl Team Answered Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 2:48 PM Hi Joanna, Petroleum engineers, like most engineers, dress differently based on what they will be doing for the day. If they are in an office working on designs remotely, they will usually wear clothing that is appropriate for their office. If they are ... EngineerGirl Team Answered Thursday, May 16, 2019 at 2:48 PM Hi Joanna, Petroleum engineers, like most engineers, dress differently based on what they will be doing for the day. If they are in an office working on designs remotely, they will usually wear clothing that is appropriate for their office. If they are ...
Ayanna Patterson Added Monday, March 4, 2019 at 10:11 PM Is it ok to just learn engineering skills for fun sometimes? I want to be an astronaut and many more things. How would I apply engineering to my life if I wanted to be a president or marine biologist? Answers 1 Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 5:22 AM Hi Ayanna. Of course it is OK to just learn engineering skills for fun! Engineering is all about problem solving- and it doesn't matter what career path you take, solving problems will always be a part of your career and your life. Engineering skills- ... Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Saturday, April 20, 2019 at 5:22 AM Hi Ayanna. Of course it is OK to just learn engineering skills for fun! Engineering is all about problem solving- and it doesn't matter what career path you take, solving problems will always be a part of your career and your life. Engineering skills- ...
Qwynci Bowman Added Saturday, January 12, 2019 at 11:12 PM I wanted my love for the environment & desire to fix problems to qualify me to study environmental engineering. It feels like my college is denying me that based on my poor test scores. I feel discouraged. Is it possible at all the be an engineer when you don't fit the mold of one on paper? I believe I will excel in it but it's extremely hard to transfer to the engineering school at this point. Is it still possible for me to work in this field? Answers 1 Lauren Gordon, State of California Answered Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 8:45 AM Hi Qwynci! Absolutely. In high school, I was told by two teachers and a guidance counselor that I did not have the grades or qualifications to become an engineer. And that I should consider another field. I broadened my search and found an out-of-state ... Lauren Gordon, State of California Answered Wednesday, February 6, 2019 at 8:45 AM Hi Qwynci! Absolutely. In high school, I was told by two teachers and a guidance counselor that I did not have the grades or qualifications to become an engineer. And that I should consider another field. I broadened my search and found an out-of-state ...
Ace Reave asked Andromeda DuMont, CH2M / Jacobs Added Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 3:48 PM Did you ever doubt yourself when becoming an engineer? How and what do you do as water resource engineer when you are mainly outside? I thought most engineers work in factories or in their own businesses. I am a student from a school in Maryland where our project is an interview with an engineer. I decided to chose you because this was an engineer type that I have never heard of so I wanted to ask a couple of question about what you have done as this engineer and what happened on your way to becoming this engineer. Answers 1 Andromeda DuMont, CH2M / Jacobs Answered Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 8:19 AM I do many different sorts of projects, including ones that require field work or traveling. Because I have a background in hydrogeology, my field work typically consists of drilling or sampling activities. This means I will hang out with a water supply ... Andromeda DuMont, CH2M / Jacobs Answered Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 8:19 AM I do many different sorts of projects, including ones that require field work or traveling. Because I have a background in hydrogeology, my field work typically consists of drilling or sampling activities. This means I will hang out with a water supply ...
Miguel Barnum asked Andromeda DuMont, CH2M / Jacobs Added Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at 3:36 PM Why did you choose engineering as your profession? What do you do as this kind of engineer? Was there anyone who helped you become an engineer? Answers 1 Andromeda DuMont, CH2M / Jacobs Answered Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 8:17 AM Hello! And thanks for your question. I chose engineering because I wanted to make a difference! I have always loved technology and cool gadgets. I had plenty of mentors along the way including my father (an engineer), my mother (encouraging and ... Andromeda DuMont, CH2M / Jacobs Answered Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at 8:17 AM Hello! And thanks for your question. I chose engineering because I wanted to make a difference! I have always loved technology and cool gadgets. I had plenty of mentors along the way including my father (an engineer), my mother (encouraging and ...
Kelly asked Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Added Monday, August 6, 2018 at 7:46 PM Hi Kristin, I am attending Michigan State to study engineering, but I can't decide between Biosystems or Environmental. What would you recommend? I love math and have loved all of my calculus classes. I ultimately want to do something along the lines of engineering solar panels and other clean energy sources and implementing them in third world countries. I initially thought environmental was the right path but I looked into biosystems more and now I'm unsure. What are the big differences between the two as far as employment and work environment and which one would you recommend for me? Thank you so much! Answers 1 Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Friday, September 14, 2018 at 8:59 PM Hi Kelly! This is a fantastic question....it takes me back to my time at MSU as I was making that same decision (although quite a few years ago I must admit). Ultimately, I chose Biosystems over the Civil/Environmental route because I was more ... Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Friday, September 14, 2018 at 8:59 PM Hi Kelly! This is a fantastic question....it takes me back to my time at MSU as I was making that same decision (although quite a few years ago I must admit). Ultimately, I chose Biosystems over the Civil/Environmental route because I was more ...
annie Added Monday, April 16, 2018 at 7:35 PM what are some job types or opportunities for chemical engineering? especially for a woman? i am a second year chem e student and will need to go 5 years to graduate. I am thinking of possibly changing my degree due to money issues but I do not want to lose any credits. i wondered if there is a degree i could go for that is "one step down" from chem eng. no one at my university is willing to help me with options. thanks Answers 1 Christine Frazier-Hollins, Chevron Answered Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8:43 AM Dear Annie, There are so many jobs available to a chemical engineer regardless of sex. Chemical Engineers work for Oil & Gas Companies, Consumer Goods Companies, Power Companies, Manufacturing Companies, Municipalities and more. I myself have worked in a ... Christine Frazier-Hollins, Chevron Answered Friday, April 20, 2018 at 8:43 AM Dear Annie, There are so many jobs available to a chemical engineer regardless of sex. Chemical Engineers work for Oil & Gas Companies, Consumer Goods Companies, Power Companies, Manufacturing Companies, Municipalities and more. I myself have worked in a ...
Kennedi Cox asked Victoria Cummings, Walmart Added Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at 5:04 PM Hi Victoria,I am an A.A. female jr in high school, deciding on a college and major. I am very good in math and science. Are you faced with discrimination and adversity in this field? At Princeton? I am considering HBCU's. Petroleum engineering sounds interesting but I am open and wondering about your experience in chemical eng. Answers 1 Victoria Cummings, Walmart Answered Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7:50 PM Hey Kennedi! Yes, I believe I am faced with discrimination and adversity in the field. I can't really say if its because I'm African American or if it has been because I am a woman or BOTH because I've never had anyone to actually tell me why, but ... Victoria Cummings, Walmart Answered Tuesday, April 10, 2018 at 7:50 PM Hey Kennedi! Yes, I believe I am faced with discrimination and adversity in the field. I can't really say if its because I'm African American or if it has been because I am a woman or BOTH because I've never had anyone to actually tell me why, but ...
Fiona asked Tiera Fletcher (Guinn), Rocket With The Fletchers Added Monday, October 9, 2017 at 7:59 PM I really want to work for NASA, however, I am struggling in school. How can I make it to where you are? Answers 1 Tiera Fletcher (Guinn), Rocket With The Fletchers Answered Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:41 PM In school, you focus on various subjects that may or may not be of interest to you, so that in itself can make it difficult for you to excel. However, if you redirect your focus to your dream career, or your goal, instead of the interest in the class ... Tiera Fletcher (Guinn), Rocket With The Fletchers Answered Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at 11:41 PM In school, you focus on various subjects that may or may not be of interest to you, so that in itself can make it difficult for you to excel. However, if you redirect your focus to your dream career, or your goal, instead of the interest in the class ...
Kaylee Added Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 1:25 AM Switching career paths entirely. Thinking of a master's in engineering? I have a degree in physiology, but know I am for sure switching to engineering. I don't feel that I'm all that interested in biomedical engineering though. Would a second bachelor's be worth it? Or should I pursue a master's degree? What is the difference between having a bachelor's or a master's in engineering? Answers 1 Michele Miller, Campbell University Answered Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 1:49 PM Kaylee, That's great to hear that you are thinking about switching fields. I would recommend talking with someone at the college you are interested in. Most engineering departments have a Graduate Director--that would be a good person. Some ... Michele Miller, Campbell University Answered Thursday, November 9, 2017 at 1:49 PM Kaylee, That's great to hear that you are thinking about switching fields. I would recommend talking with someone at the college you are interested in. Most engineering departments have a Graduate Director--that would be a good person. Some ...
Abhishek Jain Added Tuesday, May 2, 2017 at 1:56 PM I'm about to complete industrial engineering. What is the scope of doing masters in environmental engineering after this ? Answers 1 Sharon Kenny, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Answered Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:59 PM Congratulations on the completion of your B.S. in Industrial Engineering! A graduate degree in environmental engineering will require knowledge in a particular set of fields that you may have not been exposed to while a student in industrial ... Sharon Kenny, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Answered Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:59 PM Congratulations on the completion of your B.S. in Industrial Engineering! A graduate degree in environmental engineering will require knowledge in a particular set of fields that you may have not been exposed to while a student in industrial ...
Jenny Added Sunday, October 29, 2017 at 11:31 PM STEM was never something I thought about as a girl. Now I’m about to apply to college. How can I get into a stem program without a background in it? I want to be an environmentalist engineer. How can I compete with people that have been to robotics camps and science camp? I read about alternative energy and I like math. But I don’t have a background to prove my worth, because stem was never pushed with girls at my school. Can I do anything to prep now? Answers 1 Sharon Kenny, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Answered Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:22 PM I think that having a non-STEM background does not limit you; it enhances your perspectives and the set of skills you have as an engineering student. So do not be shy when describing yourself and your interest in pursuing a degree in engineering in your ... Sharon Kenny, US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Answered Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:22 PM I think that having a non-STEM background does not limit you; it enhances your perspectives and the set of skills you have as an engineering student. So do not be shy when describing yourself and your interest in pursuing a degree in engineering in your ...
Joyce Karaj asked Prudence Shipandeni, Namdeb Added Sunday, October 22, 2017 at 3:06 AM My name is Joyce Muteb, and I am from Congo. I see you're from Namibia. Did you study there? And How do you like your career? I'm a sophomore in college studying to be a Mining Engineer. Answers 1 Prudence Shipandeni, Namdeb Answered Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 7:44 AM Good day Joyce, Yes, I am a Mining Engineer from Namibia. I studied in Namibia at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. I love my career, and I always tell people my career chose me, based on where I was raised. I love working with ... Prudence Shipandeni, Namdeb Answered Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 7:44 AM Good day Joyce, Yes, I am a Mining Engineer from Namibia. I studied in Namibia at the Namibia University of Science and Technology. I love my career, and I always tell people my career chose me, based on where I was raised. I love working with ...
Yatziri Added Tuesday, August 15, 2017 at 10:24 AM What is the understanding of your career choice? What are your reasons as to why you chose this career in general? Answers 1 Answered Monday, September 25, 2017 at 7:44 PM Answered by Krista Murphy I was searching for an opportunity to combine technical skills and interaction with a variety of people. Engineering consulting offers an opportunity for both design and project management. I enjoy spending time with project ... Answered Monday, September 25, 2017 at 7:44 PM Answered by Krista Murphy I was searching for an opportunity to combine technical skills and interaction with a variety of people. Engineering consulting offers an opportunity for both design and project management. I enjoy spending time with project ...
Shaurya Added Saturday, July 29, 2017 at 3:10 AM I'm currently pursuing mechanical engg. But would like to do an m.s in environmental engg. Or environmental sciences. Is it possible and how do I go about it? Answers 1 Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 5:42 PM Hey Shaurya. Yes, it's usually pretty easy to change majors within engineering (Mech E to Env E), especially if you're still a freshman or sophomore - since most of the coursework is the same for those first years. You'll have to check w/ your adviser ... Molly Lebowitz, Propeller Consulting Answered Thursday, August 10, 2017 at 5:42 PM Hey Shaurya. Yes, it's usually pretty easy to change majors within engineering (Mech E to Env E), especially if you're still a freshman or sophomore - since most of the coursework is the same for those first years. You'll have to check w/ your adviser ...
Samantha Patrick Added Tuesday, June 6, 2017 at 9:29 PM Im doing a project for school, and i would like to ask a few interview questions, is that okay? Hello, my name is Samantha Patrick from Thornburg Middle School, and currently are working on researching a career project. I am focusing my project on engineering, and I have a few questions that if you could please take your time to answer. Thanks, Sam. What classes in college helped you with your career? What do you find most enjoyable about engineering? Is there anything that specifically made you want to become an engineer? Where are you hoping to get to, with your career choice? Is ... Answers 1 Katelyn Lichte, Corteva Agriscience Answered Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:11 AM (Post 1/2) Hello Sam, I'd be happy to answer your questions. First of all, I'm a mechanical engineering major now working at a seed (think corn/soybeans) production facility. There weren't any specific classes that helped me with my career but ... Katelyn Lichte, Corteva Agriscience Answered Friday, July 28, 2017 at 11:11 AM (Post 1/2) Hello Sam, I'd be happy to answer your questions. First of all, I'm a mechanical engineering major now working at a seed (think corn/soybeans) production facility. There weren't any specific classes that helped me with my career but ...
Emily Added Wednesday, April 5, 2017 at 12:22 PM Failing out of engineering and don't know where to go in life. What should I do? What are my options? Why do I feel like it's the end of the world? I love math and physics and can see myself in engineering in the future. I have however not done well in physics 2 twice (I completely blame myself for not trying hard enough and feel like I have ruined my future because of poor choices). My college only allows two attempts for this class so my advisor told me to start looking into new majors. I can't see myself doing anything else. I've been so passionate about engineering ever since I got into it and don't think there's another major that ... Answers 1 Elizabeth Schlegel, KSN Inc. Answered Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 12:40 PM Not all fields of engineering require electromagnetic physics skills to succeed! Find out whether you can stay in engineering if you pass this course at a community college. If not, are you willing to attend a different school? I did not do well in ... Elizabeth Schlegel, KSN Inc. Answered Tuesday, June 13, 2017 at 12:40 PM Not all fields of engineering require electromagnetic physics skills to succeed! Find out whether you can stay in engineering if you pass this course at a community college. If not, are you willing to attend a different school? I did not do well in ...
Mandy Added Sunday, March 5, 2017 at 10:52 AM I will be finishing my degree at 35 years old. Will I be at a disadvantage? I am 32 years old and completing my first year back to school to earn a degree in civil/environmental engineering (although I am open to switching fields). My first degree was in history and after many years with difficulty finding a job (I worked as a technical support representative at a few call centers) that could provide enough income, a yearning to challenge myself intellectually, and wanting to contribute more to society I decided Engineering was the way to go. By the time I will finish ... Answers 1 Sandra Begay, Sandia National Laboratories Answered Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 12:52 PM I am proud that you’ve decided to challenge yourself! A degree in engineering is not easy, but my experience is that it is a very rewarding degree. The job opportunities can enhance your contributions and also most engineering jobs pay very well. My ... Sandra Begay, Sandia National Laboratories Answered Tuesday, April 18, 2017 at 12:52 PM I am proud that you’ve decided to challenge yourself! A degree in engineering is not easy, but my experience is that it is a very rewarding degree. The job opportunities can enhance your contributions and also most engineering jobs pay very well. My ...