Corie asked Kristina Lawyer, Argonne National Laboratory Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:03 AM Engineering Online Classes Hi I am interested in mechanical engineering. I recently graduated with an associates degree in drafting and design. I really want to work in the mechanical engineering field, but while I enjoy drafting I am going to continue my education. I am wondering what your opinion is on going to school to get a degree in mechanical engineering vs. going to online school to get another associated degree in mechanical engineering technology? What would be the benefits either way, what opportunities would ... Answers 1 Kristina Lawyer, Argonne National Laboratory Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:03 AM Corie, Let me start by saying that my opinion may be biased since I have no experience with online schools. However, I'm going to try to be as unbiased as possible. When I started engineering school I needed a lot of help (and I still do). For this ...
Michele, Staunton, VA asked Annette von Jouanne, Oregon State University Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:25 AM Standards Engineering Practice What does standard engineering practice mean? Should an engineer deviate from government rules and regulations if the engineer believes that she is following standard engineering design practices but the design does not conform to the regulation or rule? Answers 1 Annette von Jouanne, Oregon State University Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:25 AM It means following and meeting approved Standards. The approved engineering standards must be met. If, for example, a govt. regulation requires a tighter standard, then the approved engineering standard can be presented as a means of modifying the ...
Grace, VA Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:39 AM Best Aerospace Engineering School in Virginia In your opinion, what is the best school in Virginia for someone that wants to become an aerospace engineer? Also, what classes in high school should I take to get in? Answers 3 Linda Slonksnes, SAIC Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:39 AM Both the University of Virginia and Virginia Tech have Aerospace Engineering programs that have been accredited by ABET (the board that makes sure an engineering program meets expectations for granting engineering degrees). I did not go to school in ... Peggy Layne, Virginia Tech Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:39 AM I passed your question to a professor of AOE at Virginia Tech. This is what she had to say: --- Dear Grace from VA, You are quite fortunate in that you live in a state with many wonderful Aerospace Engineering programs. For example, Old Dominion and ... Jill S. Tietjen, Technically Speaking, Inc. Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:39 AM Hi Grace, I am a graduate of the University of Virginia and believe that you can get an excellent engineering education at many institutions in the Commonwealth of Virginia. For aerospace engineering in particular, your two choices are Virginia Tech ...
Alex M., IN. asked Laureen Ervin, The Boeing Company Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:41 AM Explore Engineering OK, so I'm 14 and I am thinking about a degree in Engineering. How do I get started now? Answers 1 Laureen Ervin, The Boeing Company Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:41 AM Hi Alex, Explore the world of science and technology to find out what is most interesting to you. You can take classes in school on chemistry, astronomy, biology, physics, computer programming, electronics, etc. Read magazines, books, or web sites ...
Morgan asked Alexandra Medina-Borja, American Red Cross - NHQ Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:44 AM Does Engineering Seem Like The Right Thing For Me? I don't know what I want to be when I grow up. I am considering engineering but I am not sure yet. I know several things that I want to accomplish. I want to go to an ivy league school (preferably Harvard), work in an office building (preferably in New York), have my own office, make lots of money, and make a difference in the world. I am good at science (my favorite subject, and am pretty good at math (except geometry). In your expert opinion, does engineering seem like the right thing for ... Answers 1 Alexandra Medina-Borja, American Red Cross - NHQ Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:44 AM Dear Morgan, You could probably accomplish most of the goals you mentioned in your email if you work hard and with passion in any field, even outside engineering. Regarding money, I always tell my students that if you work hard, with passion in a field ...
farha, lucknow asked Susan Su, US Patent and Trademark Office Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:53 AM Best Engineering Field for Females What's the best branch of engineering 4 a female? Electronics,electrical,computers or civil? Answers 1 EgirlTeam Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:53 AM I don't think there's a so-called best branch of engineering for a girl. You need to go with your interests first, and then there are other factors that may influence your decision, such as working environment and pay. I think currently computer ...
Erica Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:55 AM Nanotechnology Hi, My name is Erica. I'm a senior in highschool and am still unsure of what degree I want to go into. I am good in math and am partly interested in nanotechnology. What field would nanotechnology be placed in in engineering? Does every field in engineering involve math? Were you ever unsure of what you enjoyed so as to pick your major? If you have any advice for me I'd love to hear it! :) Thanks so much, Erica Answers 3 Ursula Gibson, Dartmouth College Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:55 AM Hi Erica, Nanotechnology is an interesting field because it so often involves collaborations between investigators from different backgrounds. That said, I think that most nanotechnology programs are centered in Materials Science/Engineering. To start ... Ying-Ja Chen, Pronutria Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:55 AM Nanotechnology is a interdisciplinary field. Scientists and Engineers in physics, chemistry, material science, mechanical, electrical, chemical, and biomedical engineering are working together in this field. Some schools, such as UCSD are starting ... Sheila Gaudiano, Chevron Phillips Chemical Co. Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 7:55 AM Hi Erica, Every field of engineering does involve math although some fields may use it more such as civil engineering when doing structural analysis. The field of nanotechnology has come about long after I studied engineering. If you are interested in ...
Jill, Jamaica asked Corinna Lathan, AnthroTronix, Inc. Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM To Become a Biomedical Engineer or a Doctor? Recently there was a career day at my school, i went into the function with 1 thing on my mind "i'm going to become a doctor" and left there with "what do i really want to become?''. I'm in the 9th grade, so this year i will pick my subjects to do for cxc. I researched and found that i could become biomedical engineer and later become a doctor, as a love science and math but i also love history and literature. I'm still not sure which branch of engineering i want to do or if i even want to do ... Answers 2 Corinna Lathan, AnthroTronix, Inc. Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM 1) Most programs in biomedical engineering have a pre-med track. Students from biomedical engineering have a very good chance of getting into Medical School because the schools appreciate students who also can understand the technology. Medicine ... Jennifer Elisseeff, Johns Hopkins University Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:00 AM 1) BME is a great preparation for going to medical school. You will get some background in biology and chemistry and even some physiology in BME, all important for medicine. In addition you will learn critical thinking and problem solving skills that ...
KEHINDE, OKLAHOMA,USA asked Susan Burkett, The University of Alabama Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:04 AM How To Become An Electrical Engineer What does it take to actually be an electrical engineer? With a BSC in physics from a university in Nigeria, what do I have to do? Answers 1 Susan Burkett, The University of Alabama Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:04 AM 1) To be an EE, typically the minimum requirement is a B.S. degree in Electrical Engineering. 2) If a student has an undergraduate degree in Physics, one possibility is to apply for admission to a graduate program and ask the Graduate Program ...
Emily, Edgewater, New Jersey asked Monique Frize, Carleton University and University of Ottawa Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:06 AM Math + Science = Fun Engineering Hi. I love to build things like light bulbs and robots. My mom said that I should become an engineer. I don't know if I want to do this. I love medicine so I could be an engineer that does stuff with that. I wanted to know if you needed REALLY good math and science skills. I have them but I don't know if I want to think about that all day. Anyways, I wanted to know if 1. You needed really good math and science skills, or can you just have regular math and science skills? 2. Is it a fun job? ... Answers 1 Monique Frize, Carleton University and University of Ottawa Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:06 AM Dear Emily, as a biomedical engineer, I work on medical problems every day. Examples are: developing decision-aid systems that predict complications for newborn babies in critical care units, assessing the level of rheumatoid arthritis in patients using ...
Jahbabe, Jamaica asked Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:07 AM Hardworking Female Engineers Women in engineering are actively involved in their communities, raising families and enjoying all kinds of sports and hobbies. How do women in engineering deal with all these activities and still succeed in their jobs? I mean how do you hard working ladies do it? I need to know. Answers 1 Folake Akintayo, University of Ibadan, Ibadan, NIGERIA Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:07 AM Women in engineering have been subjected to all forms of rigorous activities during their study and training period. The drive to succeed in all challenges that might come their way is already ingrained in them. After all, engineering is all about coping ...
Priyadeep, India asked Melinda Piket-May, University of Colorado at Boulder Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:09 AM Work or Graduate School? i am currently a second year student of bachelors in electronics and electrical communication engineering in india, however, i am still confused about my future career options. whether i should do further studies after my engineering or should i do a job. and if i do a job, what kind of job aspects are there for me? i have read the following core courses as a part of my degree till now- analog electronic circuits, network analysis and synthesis, communication systems, signals and systems, ... Answers 1 Melinda Piket-May, University of Colorado at Boulder Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:09 AM HI It is a big decision whether to go on the graduate school or go to work. I would encourage you greatly to stay in school and at least get a masters degree if possible. It will open many more doors for you than a bachelor of science. You sound as ...
Aida, U.A.E. asked Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:11 AM Electrical Engineering or Bioengineering? Greetings! I am an Electrical Engineer with an MSc in Advanced Manufacturing Systems from the UK; I am currently working as an instructor for Electrical Engineers and I have 16 years of experience in training and/or Electrical Engineering for Building Services. I would very much like to work in bioengineering. Any good programs/courses you may recommend? I can access the EU and Canada and I am fluent in Romanian, English, French and spoken Arabic. I can get by in Italian. Answers 1 Kay C Dee, Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:11 AM Hello, Aida, One of the challenges in seeking training in biomedical engineering (especially advanced training) is that the phrase biomedical engineering is very broad, and so consists of different topics and specialties at different universities. The ...
Shelby, n/a asked LaToya Eggleston, Software Engineering Directorate Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:12 AM Engineering for Girls What types of engineering careers are out there? How much schooling does it take? How do you decide between opening up your own store, or going into engineering? Is it hard for an African American Female to become a successful engineer? Is it really worth it? Could I open up a business, and be and Engineer? What types of engineering would you suggest for a girl who likes poetry, playing instruments, figuring out problems, math, dancing, helping people, and having fun???? Answers 1 LaToya Eggleston, Software Engineering Directorate Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:12 AM What types of engineering careers are out there? There are many engineering careers out there; it just depends on what you are interested in. Engineers are in almost every field you can think about. You have Aerospace Engineers, Civil Engineers, ...
dima, jordan asked Alexandra Medina-Borja, American Red Cross - NHQ Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:14 AM Computer Engineering or Industrial Engineering? i'm having a hard time trying to decide what i should do.............. well here's the thing i'm a computer engineering student and i don't realy know .........should i remain in coputer engineering knowing that my grades are constantly going down?????? or should i swich to industrial engineering?????? i read some stuff on the net but i couldn't actualy get enough information to do such a big step.....so i need some help knowing that i'm a second year student and i'll lose 20 hours of ... Answers 1 Alexandra Medina-Borja, American Red Cross - NHQ Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:14 AM Dima, Why are your grades dropping? If they are because you are not motivated to study specific computer engineering-related courses then maybe it is a good idea to change majors. If it is because you are having a hard time with basic general ...
Angela, USA Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:16 AM College and Career Plans Hi! My name is Angela. I'm a sophomore in high school. I'm trying to figure out my college plans, career, etc. I love math and science! I have really high ACT and SAT scores, so I want to get some type of academic scholarship to help pay for college. My favorite subjects are math and science and I've taken many AP courses in these subjects. I'm really interested in the medicial field, but I know that engineering is coming to play an even more important role in medicine. I've been ... Answers 2 Heidi Koschwanez , Duke University Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:16 AM Hi Angela Congrats on your great ACT and SAT scores! Doing well on these tests will open a lot of doors for your future career plans! Having a degree in engineering makes you very marketable once you are finished with undergrad, since a student who ... Melissa Knothe Tate, University of New South Wales Australia Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:16 AM Dear Angela, It sounds like you "have the makings" to become a biomedical engineer! Actually, with an engineering background in any of the fundamental engineering areas like Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering would also provide a ...
Carla, Philippines asked Kathleen Taylor Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:18 AM Are Math and Science Enough? Hi. You see, when I grow up I want to be an engineer, My grandfather was an engineer. He was a great engineer. He died when I was a three. My Mom told me he loved science and math and that he loved math and science so much he wasn't really really good in english. So all I ask is that, Are the love of Maths and Science are the requirements of engineering? Or is anything else? Answers 1 Kathleen Taylor Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:18 AM Hi, I also liked math and science when I was in school. My math homework always got done first. I took biology and chemistry in high school and physics when I was in college where I studied chemistry. I then went on for my PHD in chemistry with a ...
Hilori, Indiana asked Kara Kockelman, University of Texas at Austin Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:22 AM Pros and Cons of Civil Engineering I have been weighing my pros and cons of being an engineer to being a high school chemistry teacher. I really think that I would like them both. If I go into engineering I know that I want to go into Civil Engineering. Could you give me some pros and cons of going into Civil Engineering? Answers 1 Kara Kockelman, University of Texas at Austin Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:22 AM Dear Hilori: I'm so glad you're thinking of these terrific professions. I really enjoy teaching at the university level, in civil engineering. Civil engineering makes good use of chemistry expertise, through its sub-discipline of environmental ...
Lim Shi, Malaysia asked Surya Mallapragada, Iowa State University Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:38 AM A Chemical Engineer's World 1) Do chemical engineers need to work with machines and operate the chemical plant? 2) Does a research engineer work in offices or chemical plant? 3) Does a chemical engineer need to do maintenance work? Answers 1 Surya Mallapragada, Iowa State University Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:38 AM 1) No, there are many different kinds of jobs that chemical engineers do. Some, like sales or research and development, do not require them to operate plants or work with machines. 2) Typically in a lab setting 3) No, typically not.
emy, malaysia asked Elisabeth Drake, MIT Added Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:39 AM Chemical vs. Biochemical vs. Food Hi..i'm emy i love chemistry so much. i’m now studying foundation for engineering in a local university and i was thinking to further my degree in biochemical engineering or chemical engineering, but i’m confused 1) i would love to know the difference between the two courses 2) what are the differences between working as chemical engineer compared to a biochemical engineer? 3) which has higher job opportunities? (since i am in malaysia), 4) if i want to be a food engineer, which degree ... Answers 1 Elisabeth Drake, MIT Answered Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at 8:39 AM Dear Emy, Twenty years ago, most chemical engineers did not study biology! Have you taken a course in biochemistry yet? If you love that as much as chemistry, then you know that you will enjoy a career in food engineering. As biological engineering ...