Victoria Added Saturday, March 8, 2025 at 4:24 AM I still don't know which biomedical route to pursue after undergraduate I still have a year and a half left of my undergrad and knowing that biomedical engineering is very broad and there are so many routes to take and possibilities makes me even more confused. I'm pretty task-focused and my CliftonStrengths are Learner, Input, Achiever, Intellection, and Strategic. I'm very creative. I think I would want to do clinical engineering or R&D, tissue engineering or product design, but I've more experience in project management, leading teams and bigger-picture projects ... Answers 1 Ying-Ja Chen, Pronutria Answered Tuesday, May 6, 2025 at 7:43 AM Biomedical engineering is broad and it's great that you already have some idea. Here are a few possibilities to try that may help you choose. First, you can do an internship at a medical device or biotech company in the upcoming summer or next year to ...
Jas Added Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at 2:16 AM Is civil engineering or environmental engineering better for urban planning? Currently, I am thinking about declaring a major, but I am stuck between civil or environmental engineering. I've always had a passion for helping the environment but more so in urban planning/studies. I don't really know which engineering would be more geared towards urban planning and, thus I am stuck choosing between these two majors. I am also really interested in transportation as well, and I'm also interested in ways to reduce pollution in our atmosphere. Answers 1 Nina Astillero, ERM Answered Monday, April 14, 2025 at 12:21 AM The best fit depends on your emphasis: choose Civil Engineering if your primary drive is designing the core physical systems with environmental protection as a key component, or Environmental Engineering if you're more drawn to the specific pollution ...
Amber Brown Added Wednesday, January 12, 2022 at 10:36 PM I am struggling finding my niche in engineering, I love the math aspect but also love the environmental and public aspect. I am currently majoring in civil engineering with a 3.7 accumulative but math Is my thing and I don't get tired of it. I found that choosing the project management aspect of engineering limits me to be more in charge than doing the technical aspect of things. I want to make a difference in this world, but am starting to worry that engineering is limiting in that retrospect. I want the civil aspect of our world to grow more environmentally conscious but don't find the environmental engineering ... Answers 1 Fathima Lamya, SADC Answered Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at 11:41 AM Your love of math and environmental impact within civil engineering is a powerful combination. Consider specializing in areas like: * Water Resources: Heavy math, direct environmental impact. * Geotechnical: Sustainable materials and modeling. * ...
Maryam Soliman Added Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 7:43 PM What kind of discipline would you suggest for someone like me? I'm really interested in nuclear and chemical engineering, and NASA or CERN seem like fantastic places to work. I'm a freshman in an engineering program. I find that I struggle a little bit with the CAD Program we use, Fusion 360, but I can get it with practice. The main reason I chose engineering is because I'm good at math and I love doing it. There are so many different options for what discipline I could major in, and it's amazing that I can get feedback from actual engineers! Answers 1 Sarah Absher, Procter & Gamble Answered Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 9:37 AM I am a Chemical Engineer - I chose the field because I loved Chemistry and Math. Any Engineering discipline is foundational to establish critical thinking and problem solving, regardless of the "discipline". It is important to think about what you love ...
Kayla cleminshaw Added Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 2:07 AM Is Mechanical Engineering the right path to make a significant environmental impact? I am interested in studying further to make a significant impact on the environment. Would mechanical engineering be the right fit for that? I want to help reduce carbon emissions, minimize energy waste, and improve hydraulic systems. Answers 1 Linsey Marr, Virginia Tech Answered Monday, January 27, 2025 at 9:35 PM Most types of engineering have the potential to make a significant impact on the environment. Mechanical engineering is a great choice because you can help improve efficiency of machines so that they use less energy, design machines to extract and store ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Monday, January 27, 2025 at 12:47 PM How do I make the most of the next few years? I want to study engineering in college but I’m feeling a bit overwhelmed because the field is so broad and there are so many paths to take. How did you navigate this uncertainty as you finished high school and started college? What opportunities did you find most valuable? What should I do now to help find my direction? Answers 9 Jennifer Polivka, Nike Answered Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:10 PM You are absolutely right that the paths in engineering are plentiful, and hopefully you’ll be able to see that as a good thing! There is no one singular straight road that will lead directly from here to your perfect dream (even once you know what that ... Erin Rosenthal, PMA Engineering Answered Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:09 PM The field of engineering offers an overwhelming number of options. To navigate these choices, I recommend engaging in opportunities that provide mentoring and real-world experiences across various engineering disciplines. This will help you explore ... Patricia Mokhtarian, Georgia Institute of Technology Answered Monday, January 27, 2025 at 1:08 PM My experience is doubtless not for everyone, but I will share it in case it resonates. I started college as a tentative biology major -- I knew I liked science, but wasn't sure what branch of science I wanted to major in. Then someone told me, "You know, ...
Brooke Menne Added Tuesday, January 7, 2025 at 11:51 AM Can I still be an aerospace engineer with a mechanical engineering degree? I got rejected from only aero university in MN after previously pursing an aerospace degree elsewhere. Am I able to pursue the same dreams I had as an aerospace engineer if I do a mechanical degree? Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Friday, January 10, 2025 at 11:22 AM Hi Brooke, I can not answer your specific question, but I can let you know that I have a BS & MS in materials science and I work at NASA Glenn Research Center flying spaceflight experiments and studying the durability of spacecraft materials in the space ...
RANA Added Sunday, November 10, 2024 at 3:45 PM I'm not sure what to do I'm interested biomedical engineering and I've been doing research on it but I keep seeing more cons than pros. Right now I'm in my first year for materials engineering. At the same time I'm not sure what to do so i was considering offering electrical engineering. Please I need advise on what to do. Answers 1 Chunqing Liu, Honeywell Answered Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at 8:35 AM I feel that you are at an important crossroads in your academic path during your first year in college. Based on my personal academic experience, I would suggest that you can calm down and try a step-by-step approach to help you to make your decision. I ...
Bryan asked Kathleen Jones, Verizon Added Tuesday, August 30, 2022 at 11:19 AM Why is being an engineer these days so important? Answers 1 Kathleen Jones, Verizon Answered Tuesday, September 17, 2024 at 1:44 PM As an engineer you are creating the future. WIthout engineers we would not have new products, services.
Halima Added Thursday, August 1, 2024 at 2:54 PM How do I get into project management from engineering? I am interested in studying aerospace engineering in uni but after that i want to go into project management, so i was wondering how you got into it? and any advice on how to go about it. thank you Answers 1 Jenni Glauser Answered Monday, September 16, 2024 at 2:16 PM There are many different ways to get into project management. Many companies that hire you will have a path and training within the company to help you on that path. Another option is to get an MBA, but I would get at least 2 years of experience before ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Monday, August 26, 2024 at 2:30 PM Why do we need engineers? I am going into 8th grade and in science we don't talk about engineers and what they are or why. Are engineers the same as scientists? Why do we need engineers? And why are they important to my community? Answers 12 Priscilla Bennett, Spire Answered Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:24 PM This is a FUN one to answer. Often we don’t think too much about engineers and their role in society – but I think that’s exactly how we engineers like it! Engineers are often in the background, doing their thing and only when it is introduced to ... Kim Linder, Honeywell FM&T Answered Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:22 PM Engineers are critical to society. They are the technical problem solvers and inventors. As you are growing up and in everyday life, you tend not to see engineers, but you use the tools and technology they have invented and developed. Most of the time ... Nicola Asker, National Grid Answered Monday, August 26, 2024 at 3:21 PM That's a really good question and a really tough one to answer as engineers do a wide range of things. In my mind, I think of scientists as people who are always seeking to understand more about how the world works. Engineers are using what we understand ...
Annabel Added Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at 5:13 PM How would I know if engineering is the right subject for me? Answers 1 Tamara Floyd-Smith, West Virginia University Institute of Technology Answered Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at 10:38 AM In my opinion, engineering is the right subject for someone when there is either aptitude or interest. It goes without saying that someone with both aptitude and interest would do well in the profession. Many of my cis-female, engineering friends were ...
Crystal Asiaw Added Monday, December 26, 2022 at 8:35 PM How do civil/environmental engineers help with global warming and climate change? Answers 2 Julia Lopez, Turner Construction Answered Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 8:56 AM I am currently working in Contruction management with my civil engineering degree, and we frequently build LEED and Envision certified buildings. These buildings become certified by making sustainable choices. If you choose to go into construction, you ... Margaret Byron, Penn State University Answered Wednesday, November 8, 2023 at 11:49 AM Hi Crystal-- there are lots of ways! Some civil engineers focus on infrastructure, like designing buildings, dams, roads, and bridges. They might focus on lowering energy requirements, increasing resilience to natural disasters, or improving integration ...
haya Added Sunday, July 2, 2023 at 7:56 PM Do electrical engineers work on space and innovation? Do electrical engineers work on space and innovation? I have always wondered what engineer branch would work with innovations (designing new devices or developing devices) as well as having to work with space and rockets? lastly, i would love any advice since i am still in high school. thank you :) Answers 2 Julia Lopez, Turner Construction Answered Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 8:50 AM I graduated with civil engineering however three of my closest friends currently work at NASA, SpaceX, and Northrup Grumman working on space related projects (rockets, satellites, etc.). There are many different avenues you can take if you want to work ... Terita Norton, The Aerospace Corporation Answered Monday, April 8, 2024 at 11:53 AM Hello Haya, yes electrical engineers work in space. We provide a number for support functions including helping to develop power systems for space applications, designing digital components that become the brains of a satellite, and we help to create ...
Jeremiah Marcos Added Saturday, August 11, 2018 at 3:46 AM thinking about majoring in civil engineering I have a general idea of what a civil engineer does. Before you majored in civil engineering, did you know a lot about what they do? Answers 3 Julia Lopez, Turner Construction Answered Tuesday, May 21, 2024 at 8:43 AM I had no idea what civil engineering was. I went to college as an engineer but hadn't declared which engineering major I wanted to do. I kind of just ended up falling into the major and I love it. There are SO many amazing career paths you can go down in ... Yamini Grover, Fugro Answered Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at 3:36 PM Hi Jeremiah! I had no clue what civil engineering was up until secondary school. It was when I had to finally decide what majors to choose for my bachelor's degree that I googled about all options I had. I just knew that in civil engineering courses, I ... Kara Kockelman, University of Texas at Austin Answered Wednesday, August 15, 2018 at 12:35 PM Fabulous question! Honestly, I had almost no idea what civil engineers do when I was in high school. I simply found math and physics not as ambiguous, open-ended and subjective (and thus difficult, for me) as writing essays, and not as memory-intensive ...
soledad Added Monday, March 25, 2024 at 12:09 PM What are the best paths to become a prosthetist if majoring in Bioengineering? Answers 1 Jenny Boothby, Johns Hopkins Applied Physics Lab Answered Thursday, April 25, 2024 at 12:43 PM Hi Soledad! I think Bioengineering or Biomedical Engineering are great major choices if you was to be a prosthetist. I would make sure you have a good foundation in Mechanical Engineering as well, perhaps through a minor or electives. Another way you can ...
Jocelyn Added Wednesday, January 24, 2024 at 3:30 PM How do you pursue a career involving chemistry and healthcare as an environmental engineering major and what are the best paths to get there? I am currently a junior and just switched from chemical to environmental engineering, and am struggling if I made the right decision. I am really interested in chemistry and biology and ultimately want to go to grad school to study genetics or something to do with medical research. I switched because I was not interested in the industry side of chemical engineering (like refineries and food production) and it seemed like most of the higher division classes were focused on industry. I wanted a ... Answers 1 Margaret Byron, Penn State University Answered Monday, February 12, 2024 at 9:31 AM Hi Jocelyn, Yes, there are lots of opportunities in environmental engineering to impact health! The one that comes to mind for me immediately is water quality. Plenty of environmental engineers spend their time picking through problems of managing (for ...
Bryan Added Wednesday, August 31, 2022 at 3:30 PM Why did you choose this engineering field? Answers 2 Arielle Miller, Dr Arielle Miller Coaching & Consulting Answered Thursday, January 25, 2024 at 3:09 PM Choosing nuclear engineering was a natural fit for me. My love for science and understanding how things work drew me to this field. Being the advocate for nuclear energy that I am, I believe it can play a pivotal role in reducing carbon emissions and ... Rajani Keerthiveetil, Honeywell Answered Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at 11:51 PM A minority is lucky to know what they want early on in their career or during their studies. I must admit with humility, I did not fall into that category. I took Mathematics (I love) and Software engineering (evolving branch, 20 years back). And I am ...
Vera Added Wednesday, October 25, 2023 at 8:59 AM Can you still a pursue a degree in engineering without being good with math? I used to be one of the best in my math class but then I switched schools and my average grade the last two years before graduating was a C (in exams) & D (participating in class). Since the sudden drop in grades took away my passion for mathematics, I am not interested in the subject as much as I used to as a kid. Now, I'm mostly interested in chemical / mechanical engineering. Answers 1 Christine Frazier-Hollins, Chevron Answered Thursday, October 26, 2023 at 11:04 AM Let me start by acknowledging that changing schools is tough. It seems simple on the outside, but it takes time to resettle yourself and find your groove. Mathematics is an underlying component to nearly all of engineering. There are many types of math ...
Ayesha asked Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Added Monday, August 14, 2023 at 10:24 AM Should I take material engineering for my bachelor's degree if I don't have any interest in chemistry Hi! I hope you're doing great. I wanna ask you a question. Should I take material engineering for my bachelor's degree if I don't have any interest in chemistry? Answers 1 Kim de Groh, NASA Glenn Research Center Answered Friday, October 6, 2023 at 10:48 AM Hi! Materials science and engineering is inherently interdisciplinary, with strong connections to physics, chemistry, math and the engineering fields. When I was in high school, I did well in math but did not like chemistry or physics very much. But, ...