Isabelle Williams Added Thursday, February 16, 2017 at 9:11 PM Hi my name is Isabelle and I am interested in pursuing a career in chemical or biochemical engineering, however I was wondering how physics intensive a chemical engineering degree would be. Answers 1 Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Sunday, March 26, 2017 at 8:41 PM Hi Isabelle, Physics is part of all engineering degrees- but typically just the basic freshmen requirements- two classes or semesters at most colleges. You certainly wouldn't have requirements for advanced physics classes- like electromagnetics or ...
Namira asked Sara Dolatshahi, OPG Added Tuesday, April 4, 2017 at 7:25 AM I wanted to ask , do you have to be a really smart person , as I would love to get into engineering, I am a hard worker , but I'm afaird that I can't do it as I don't believe that I'm smart enough . Answers 1 Sara Dolatshahi, OPG Answered Tuesday, September 26, 2017 at 7:39 PM No, you don’t have to be a really smart person to become a nuclear engineer. You just need to be willing to work hard and not give up. Remember that life is about learning and realizing that anything is possible when you put your mind to it. Once you ...
Atilayo Bill Added Thursday, June 15, 2017 at 2:15 PM Hello,I'm only twelve and I really want to know how to become a good and successful electronic engineer and get a masters degree in Cambridge University,when i'm average level in math? Answers 1 Andrea Armani, University of Southern California Answered Sunday, June 18, 2017 at 7:23 PM What an action packed question! I’ll try to separate it a little bit. You are really asking a couple different questions: 1) what makes a good electronics (electrical) engineer, 2) how can you go to Cambridge, and 3) how important is math? These are all ...
cirse Added Friday, October 6, 2017 at 5:11 PM What do u do in your job. Answers 1 Susan Burkett, The University of Alabama Answered Tuesday, October 24, 2017 at 10:14 AM I am a University Professor so my job involves teaching classes, doing research in the lab, and going to meetings and conferences. I am an Electrical Engineering Professor so I teach courses in Circuit Analysis and Introduction to Electrical Engineering. ...
NORA Added Friday, February 9, 2018 at 1:53 PM How do you know what to do, to become a CEO? Answers 1 Kristin Malosh, North Star BlueScope Steel Answered Sunday, March 4, 2018 at 9:50 PM Hi Nora, That's a lofty goal- to become a CEO! That isn't the job title that one gets fresh out of college. It takes hard work and time to develop the skillset and business knowledge required to be a Chief Executive Officer. Certainly a faster path is ...
Antonio Added Thursday, March 29, 2018 at 11:21 PM If I am interested in biology, chemistry, slightly interested in physics but no interest in additional mathematics, can I be a mechanical engineer? I have interest in building robot. Answers 1 Katelyn Lichte, Corteva Agriscience Answered Monday, April 9, 2018 at 9:13 AM Antonio, Absolutely! There are several industries that mechanical engineer work in and not all of them require additional mathematics (past the calculus courses). The base of mechanical engineering is based off of thermodynamics, material stress ...
Neha Chavan Added Saturday, April 14, 2018 at 11:17 AM What advice would you give to a second year engineering student? Answers 1 Katelyn Lichte, Corteva Agriscience Answered Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at 1:48 PM Neha, The advice that I would give to a second year engineer student is to get involved! This can mean a variety of things. I would strongly suggest getting involved with a student group that does projects/work that you're passionate about. This is ...
Marcus Parks asked Gillian Montgomery, Buehler Engineering, Inc Added Sunday, May 6, 2018 at 9:12 AM I recently just graduated high school in 2017 and I have a ton of questions on like day-to-day life of a civil engineer. Do you have any advice that you could give me to help me out? Answers 1 Gillian Montgomery, Buehler Engineering, Inc Answered Tuesday, June 19, 2018 at 11:46 AM Most definitely!!!! Like any job, it is work. Most days I am in the office. Our world has become more and more computer/electronic based, so i do spend most time on the computer or traveling to other offices for meetings. Every now and then, probably ...
Jessica Added Tuesday, May 22, 2018 at 9:24 PM Hello, my name is Jessica and I find the engineering field interesting. I would like to know what were some hard obstacles you had to face to become who you are now, was it an easy or hard task? Answers 1 Sandra Begay, Sandia National Laboratories Answered Tuesday, May 29, 2018 at 1:18 PM Hello Jessica. A difficult obstacle I faced was not being Calculus ready when I started college because I attended a small, rural school. It took a couple of semesters to take Trigonometry and Algebra II, but I needed to know the details of these ...
E Added Friday, September 21, 2018 at 11:24 AM do u have to be an honor roll student to be an engineer Answers 1 EngineerGirl Team Answered Monday, September 24, 2018 at 10:52 AM Answer submitted by Manasa Gavini: Thank you for the question. Having good grades is always the best. It shows how much effort you put into the subject and it adds weight to your profile. But it is not mandatory to be a honor roll student to become an ...
Iliana Added Tuesday, October 2, 2018 at 12:57 PM I'm not very good at math and I want to be a technical engineer how can I get better at math? Answers 1 Philippa Martin, University of Canterbury, New Zealand Answered Thursday, October 4, 2018 at 10:21 AM You are missing a crucial word, 'yet' ;) If you are determined and you reach out for help and keep trying, then you can master math. So, when you get stuck with a math problem, say to yourself, I'm smart, I'm capable, I'm going to conquer this. Engineers ...
Amari Epkins asked Lauren Olsen, Collins Aerospace Added Sunday, July 5, 2020 at 1:18 PM Can I be an engineer/astronaut even though I'm not good at math? Answers 1 Lauren Olsen, Collins Aerospace Answered Thursday, August 13, 2020 at 2:19 PM I think engineers have access to so many fancy mathematical tools to use to do their job. To that end, you don't have to be naturally good at math on order to succeed at being an engineer. You have to understand math well enough to know if your answers ...
Kyria asked Haley Maas, Halff Associates, Inc Added Monday, August 9, 2021 at 11:37 PM What effective studying hacks have you tried while studying engineering? Answers 1 Haley Maas, Halff Associates, Inc Answered Tuesday, December 14, 2021 at 5:27 PM For every exam, make a study sheet. Some engineering professors may allow you to bring in a summary sheet while others won't. Regardless, make a study sheet that includes all of your formulas, important properties, and special notes you may need to help ...
Sidney asked Jacquelyn Berry, Collins Aerospace Added Monday, September 20, 2021 at 1:48 PM If I'm not good at math but awesome at science, can I be an engineer? Answers 0
Lia asked Sharon Robbins, Verizon Added Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 1:49 PM Is engineering supposed to be hard? Answers 0
Hannah Faith Jensen asked Charonda Woods-Boone, Verizon Added Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at 8:47 PM How do you know what you're good at? Answers 0
Joeria Added Monday, December 11, 2023 at 9:48 AM What subjects should I take right now to be a mechanical engineer in freshman year? Answers 1 Dennice Gayme, Johns Hopkins University Answered Thursday, March 14, 2024 at 9:30 AM Typically there are a list of courses recommended by the department for the Freshman year as part of the program. Requirements will be program specific so it is important to be aware of these
Anonymous Added Tuesday, January 11, 2022 at 9:52 PM Is math supposed to be this hard? Please help. Answers 0
EngineerGirl Team Added Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 3:50 PM Is it normal to feel lost studying engineering in college? A family friend is at a top engineering school and she’s struggling. She heard things can get better in the 3rd year when you’re more into your specialty, but it hasn’t for her and she said she feels lost. I want to go into engineering, too, but is this what I should expect? If I’m lost all through college, how will I be okay in an ... Answers 15 Alyse Falconer, Point Energy Innovations Answered Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 5:39 PM Yes, it’s completely normal to feel lost. A lot of engineering curriculums are very rigorous, tough, and just stretch you to your mental and emotional limits. It’s easy to forget that school will be over as quickly as it started. Once I began my career, ... Krista Martin, Collins Aerospace Answered Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 5:38 PM Yes, it is very common to feel lost at some point during college studying engineering, especially as a female student. For me, it was about 2 ½ years in that I was incredibly lost and discouraged. Others seemed to be finding their groove while I was ... Kristen Sanderson, GE Digital Answered Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at 5:36 PM Everyone has a different experience with school and work, and I recommend that you do not let someone else’s experience dictate your path. You should look closely at the schools you are considering. Many have programs built around STEM degrees like ...
EngineerGirl Team Added Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:11 AM Was the difficulty of studying engineering worth it? Hello, I am Madeleine and I was wondering… Engineering sounds like fun and hard work. I am thinking about doing engineering. I am only in 8th grade so I have time, but I am scared. How difficult was it for you and was it worth it? Answers 12 Alicia Kempf, Honeywell Answered Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:37 AM Is it hard? Yes! Many jobs are, but when you are doing something that you are passionate about then it is always worth it. Some of the most difficult challenges we are presented with in life are also the most rewarding when we accomplish our goals. Many ... Kasey Faust, University of Texas at Austin Answered Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:36 AM Absolutely, it was worth it. It gave me the tools to be an asset for my community. And it opened up endless job opportunities and exciting careers. The degree is such a short time period relative to your career. Some classes will be harder than others. ... Sarah Wright, Chevron Answered Wednesday, September 27, 2023 at 11:34 AM It’s okay to be scared! The important thing is to not let being scared stop you from doing what you want to do. No matter what career path you choose, there will always be difficult moments and obstacles to overcome. So if engineering is what you want to ...