Panchanit, Bangkok AddedWednesday, March 11, 2015 at 6:21 AM I lack in machinery skills, what can I do to gain experience? Hi, I'm an a 18 years old who desperately want to be an engineer. However, I do not have any man-machine skills at all. I'm surrounded by girls, so there' isn't alot chances for me to do so. I would like you to recommend me some activities what could help me improve or build engineering skills? Related to Engineering Skills, Internships & Jobs, Mechanical Reset Sort By Default Rae Anne Rushing , Rushing Company Answered Wednesday, March 11, 2015 at 6:21 AM Science and math skills are critical for engineering so keep up on these skills in school. Do you like solving problems? This is a critical skillset to have as an engineer. Researching and finding answers to creative practical challenges is what engineering is about. Also, visit construction sites if you can or manufacturing facilities. This will help you understand what kind of engineering you want to study. Join organizations such as Society of Women Engineers (SWE), American Society of Heating Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE), United States Green Building Council (USGBC), or American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME). Join Network groups such as LEAN In. This will allow you to talk to other women engineers working in different fields of engineering. There are many types of engineers; mechanical, structural, civil, chemical, energy, electrical, etc. Finding out what kind of engineering field you want to specialize in will be the challenge. Here are a some of websites to explore: http://www.doe2.com/equest/ www.phy.duke.edu/~hsg/physics-challenges/challenges.html mathproblems.info/ https://www.youtube.com/user/1veritasium https://www.youtube.com/user/minutephysics http://spikedmath.com/ Good Luck.