Carter asked Charlene Borja, Eastern Western Connection Added 6 days AGO Did you finish your thesis on microplastics? Did you finish your thesis on microplastics? (I saw it was in your goals) Related to Climate Change, Medicine, Sustainable Development Answers 0
Grace asked Fei Xia, University of California, Irvine Added 7 days AGO What is the hardest part of being an engineer? I'm curious whether it's something you expected going in, or something that surprised you. Related to Engineering Skills, Work Environment, Working with People Answers 0
Liam asked Amy Elliott, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Added 8 days AGO Math and mechanical engineering If I'm not good at certain types of math can I still be a mechanical engineer? Related to Choosing a Degree, Difficult Classes, Machines, Math & Science, Mechanical, Unique Challenges Answers 0
Ellie asked Tara Astigarraga, IBM Added 13 days AGO What is your favorite problem you solved and how did you solve it? I'm especially curious about what made the problem interesting or challenging, and whether your solution changed along the way. Related to Computer, Machines, Unique Challenges Answers 0
Emma asked Kristen Young, Verizon Added Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 10:41 AM Trouble with Math How come I can do math by myself but when we do it as a class I can't do it? It is like I don't understand the math. Related to Difficult Classes, Math & Science, Self Doubt, Working with People Answers 0
Maggie Added Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM What classes do you have to take to do what you do What classes do you have to take to be an aerospace engineer? What are some specific aerospace classes? Related to Aeronautical/Aerospace , Engineering Branches, Space Answers 1 Janelle Wellons, ispace Answered 22 hours and 49 minutes AGO Hello Maggie, I actually created a blog post on my website that answers this exact question! I had to take a diverse set of classes to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. I took everything from Biology to Control Systems and even ...
Diya Added Monday, December 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM What can I do to spark engineering interest at a young age? I am 13, and always trying out new things. I want to know if I am passionate about engineering soon, so I can start preparing for it and have no regrets. I am interested in space, and I am talented at math. I LOVE learning and understanding new things; it feels like a refreshing fulfillment. I think coding is cool, and I dabble in a little (tiny bit of HTML and Python). If there is anything I can read, do, or email, please let me know so I can find my passion. Related to Aeronautical/Aerospace , Civil, Environmental, Preparation for College, Space, Sustainable Development Answers 0
Nora Added Saturday, December 27, 2025 at 12:11 PM What kinds of jobs do engineers do? I just got a 3D doodler I like to make things and create things. Are there any engineers that do things like that? Related to Choosing a Degree, Computer, Environmental, Materials, Materials, Mechanical, Preparation for College Answers 0
EngineerGirl Team Added Friday, December 19, 2025 at 7:26 PM Will AI replace engineers? I keep hearing that AI is starting to take over a lot of jobs, even in fields like programming or design. Are engineering jobs being replaced too? Are you worried about how AI will affect your work? What kinds of engineering do you think are safest from being automated away, and how do you think students like me should prepare for a future where AI is everywhere? Related to Computer, Computers, Machines, Software, Special fields and Interdisciplinary Answers 10 Alison Brown, NAVSYS Corporation Answered Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at 10:33 AM AI will replace some types of engineers but will also create many new positions for engineers as well. The most likely applications for AI are in more routine software engineering tasks. However, there will still be a need for “AI creators” to give ... Kim Linder, Honeywell FM&T Answered Friday, December 19, 2025 at 8:39 PM I hold a BS and MS in Electrical Engineering and have been working with and programming Artificial Intelligence for more than 40 years. AI is a technology that has steadily evolved, and it will continue to advance. Only recently has it become accessible ... Jessica Eskew, Chevron Answered Friday, December 19, 2025 at 8:37 PM Until we have an AI robot that is as fully functional as a human and can do critical thinking and problem solving, engineering will remain a job that can be done only by humans. As a chemical engineer for an Energy company, I use AI at work to do ...
Milani asked Sarah Absher, Procter & Gamble Added Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 10:39 PM How much experience do you have? Specifically I mean experience in science, and also time with Procter and gamble, and experience working with makeup Related to Chemical, Work Environment Answers 0
2Degrees asked Sarah Iddles, SP Energy Networks Added Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 1:12 AM Can I study for 2 professions? hello! Can I first study mechanical engineering and then enroll in a master's degree in Electrical engineering? Related to Electrical, Graduate School, Mechanical, Merging Fields Answers 0
Sofee Added Saturday, December 13, 2025 at 10:37 PM How can I become an engineer but stay who I am? I have always wanted to become an engineer but I am a artist. I recently have been trying to do more vibrant colors but can't. They just hurt my eyes and make me sad. I'm also technically emo, as my parents say. I've always tried making stuff like an engineer and failed. This has been a big question of mine, and I also needed to say it so an engineer would answer it. Another thing that is weird about me is I have a speech impediment. So I think that I can't do engineering because of it. ... Related to Communication Skills, Self Doubt, Social Concerns, Unique Challenges Answers 0
Rowan asked Neeti Sonth, University of Colorado Boulder Added Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at 12:08 PM How do I extract electricity from something spinning? What materials would I need to, say, get electricity from a water wheel? Related to Energy Answers 2 Neeti Sonth, University of Colorado Boulder Answered Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at 12:32 PM Hi Rowan, like mentioned above, we need a generator. So once the water falls on the wheel, the wheel spins. This wheel is then connected to a generator. which has magnets and coils of wire inside it. When the wheel spins the generator, electricity is ... EngineerGirl Team Answered Monday, December 15, 2025 at 12:41 PM Hi Rowan, Generally you would need an electric generator. These are usually based on using magnets. You can learn more about how it works here: Electricity explained We hope that is helpful!