Career questions tagged engineering
Will aerospace engineers go to Mars?
It's one of my biggest dreams to have our species one day make it to the red planet, and I'm hoping as an aerospace engineering, I will get to take part in the mission. #engineering #experience #aerospace #nasa #specifically
How did you decide which sector of aerospace engineering you wanted to pursue (aero or astro)?
Aerospace engineering can be a very broad career topic, but is split into two different tracks. Thinking about my career in aerospace engineering worries me that I will have difficulty deciding on my track. #engineering #experience #aerospace #in
Aerospace Engineering is a tough field. Is it overwhelming at times? If so, how have you handled it? and would you recommend this route?
Aerospace engineering can be a daunting career, as it is intellectually challenging. I know that it can be time consuming, but I do not know to what extent. #engineering #experience #aerospace #in
What is a day in the life of an aerospace engineer all about?
I plan on becoming an aerospace engineer, and I know that jobs in the real field vary quite a bit. I have talked to a few people about their jobs as aerospace engineers, but I would like to have a full spectrum of experience. #engineering #experience #aerospace #with
What branch of mechanical engineering focuses more on robots and/or technology?
I want to major in mechanical engineering because I am very interested in robotics and technology but I don't know what branch I should focus on. #technology #mechanical-engineering #engineering #robotics
What are some other jobs that you can get with a STEM degree of any kind?
12 grade student interested in college choices #engineering #science #college-major #technology #mathematics #degrees
Are there many people who receive an Engineering degree and go on to receive their MBA and how has that been beneficial to your career?
Although I am very interested in engineering and physics, I also want to eventually run my own business. I am a young entrepreneur and think my goals are engineering and business! #engineering #entrepreneurship #masters-degree
What type of challenges will I face going into Engineering Physics being of Hispanic descent?
I am of Hispanic descent and have had many challenges joining in groups. There is not a lot of diversity in my high school. Just wondering what is the diversity level of students going into the engineering and/or physics arena? And will it hold me back? #engineering #physics #hispanic
Whats the best college to go to if you want to major in gelogical or environmental engineering?
I want to be one of these types of engineers, but I can't decide between them. #engineering #environmental-engineering
What kind of jobs are open to people who major in geological engineering?
I want to be some type of engineer and geological seems to fit me, but I need to know what jobs are available. #engineering
What are the funnest jobs in the stem fields?
unbiassed towards your favorite job, but funnest locations and jobs that provide lots of activities. #computer #engineering #stem #teachers #architects #mathematicians
How can I continue to stay creative within the workplace?
Due to my interest in engineering, I need to keep my mind in the imaginative state, and continue to be creative. How can I practice these concepts in the workplace? I am aware will have to explore this on my own, or with peers, and continue to better myself in order to prosper in the workplace as a quality engineer. #business #engineering #creativity
What are the statistics of a Chemical Engineer ending up in a leadership role within industry?
I am planning on majoring in Chemical Engineering because I am very drawn to the idea of being offered a new challenge at work every day. I am a problem solver and want to relate that skill to the real world. However, I am also very drawn to the business world, and would like to eventually end up in a leadership role. So, I am just wondering what my odds of ending up in my desired career are. #business #engineering #career #planning
Is it possible to tackle more than one engineering major at once?
I want to be an engineer both mechanical and electrical and I want to know if I can tackle both at once. #computer-science #computer-software #engineering #mechanical-engineering #electrical-engineering #computer-hardware
How much bood, sweat, and tears does one need to go through to achieve the goal of a becoming an electrical engineer?
I hear engineering is hard in general. #computer-software #engineering #mechanical-engineering #electrical-engineering #computer-hardware
When going into the STEM field what type of college would benefit and individual most ? A liberal arts college (such as Wesleyan university) or a large university (such as A&M college station) ?
I've recently taken a tour to liberal arts colleges in the New England area and was wondering if these college types have an impact on education and career opportunities. #engineering #astronomy #natural #sciences
Where in the United States are the top companies for aerospace engineer?
Google searches are very subjective by the companies all claiming to be the best. Any real employee can show me the truth. #engineering #electrical-engineering #aerospace-engineering
What would be the best skill to achieve in college before becoming a civil engineer?
I am a freshman in college who is studying civil engineering. And I would like to know what would be the best skill in college to learn and take with me throughout my career as a civil engineer. #college #engineering #technology #civil-engineering #architecture #construction #structural-engineering #personal-development
What tasks are civil engineers commonly faced with?
I'm curious about the day in the life of a civil engineer because I want to see how I like what they do. #engineering #civil-engineering
What does an average day for a civil engineer look like?
I know that I want to go to college to become an engineer but I am unsure what type of engineer I want to be. #engineering #civil-engineering
Would you recommend UMD or UND for a major in engineering?
I really want to go to college for some type of engineering but I am unsure as to which of these two colleges would be most beneficial for me. #college #engineering #college-major
Is UW Madison a good college to attend if I want to be an engineer?
They have very high engineering ranks but I don't know exactly what goes into the ranking #engineering #mechanical-engineering #civil-engineering #computer-engineering #software-engineering #industrial-engineering #social-services
What kind of products do chemical engineers design?
Considering going into chemical engineering, I'm interested in what I would actually do post graduation #engineering #mechanical-engineering #chemistry #chemical-engineering #chemicals #organic-chemistry #chemical-technicians
describe a day in life in your field
just curious #engineering #biology #biomedical-engineering
What other college majors can I apply for if I am interested in biomedical engineering?
I am interested in the biomedical engineering field but I read online that majoring in biomedical engineering is not a good idea. I am wondering what other STEM related college majors could I apply for to become a biomedical engineer. #engineering #college-major #biomedical-engineering #stem
What is the best type of chemical engineer?
I want to know what type of chemical engineer has a high growth a and a high starting salery #engineering #chemical
What types of projects are most commonly brought upon Materials Engineers?
I have been considering attending college for Materials Engineering. I really enjoy the concepts, but I am just wondering exactly what situations I would have to face in a career such as this. #engineering #materials-engineering
What does a typical work day look like in the life of a materials engineer?
I am planning on going to college for Materials Engineering in the fall of 2017. Currently I am looking at two different engineering schools: the School of Mines and Technology in South Dakota along with Winona State University in Minnesota. I would like to know what I am getting into if I decide to pursue a career in this field of study. #engineering #materials-engineering
I have been set on majoring in Biomedical Engineering under a pre-med track for a few years and I was wondering how difficult it is to switch majors within an engineering department of a college throughout the four years of my undergraduate degree?
I am not quite sure if biomedical engineering will be the best fit for me and I won't know this until I try it out in college and I am worried that I will not be able to switch majors easily. I also want to study under a pre-medicine track which might make it more difficult to switch majors. No college seems to be able to tell me how difficult it would be to switch majors under a pre-med track so it makes me slightly worried. I was wondering if anyone had advice for that. #college #engineering #medicine #pre-med
As there are still not many women in the engineering field, what would I be able to do in college and my future career to earn more respect from men in that field?
I have heard from some female engineers that I have talked to about how they weren't given as much respect as they should from men in college and their workplace. This worries me because I want to major in Biomedical Engineering and I want to be fully respected in the workplace and in college and I am not sure if I could handle the disrespect that I have heard happens in college and the workplace for women in engineering. #engineering #biomedical-engineering #women-in-stem #women-in-engineering