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Biomedical engineering or chemical engineering
I am a junior and im not sure if I want to do biomedical engineering or chemical engineering. What different jobs can I get straight go of college with each of these degrees? My goal is to work out of college then pursue my law degree and become a patent lawyer in the field I was previously an...
Thoughts on Mechanical Engineering
Hello. I plan on majoring in mechanical engineering and although it is a very strong and difficult major id like to ask for some feedback on anyone who has already been through that situation. Is it hard as people say and should I still work hard to become one or is it not worth the time and...
Is solidwords or autodesk inventor a skill that's needed in the workplace for aerospace engineers?
I am an aerospace engineering student who knows how to use autodesk inventor but not solidworks. I was just wondering, how important is solidworks and inventor or any other computer-aided design (CAD) program to an aerospace engineer in the workforce? Thanks! #aerospace #aerospaceengineer...
New Methods and innovation in Manufacturing?
Hey guys, As a mechanical engineering student, I'm interested in the manufacturing industry and want to know about any new innovations or methods in manufacturing? I know 3D printing is on the rise but I'm not sure of what other things to look out for. Thanks! #manufacturing...
Do people use 3D printers in their careers?
Like to build parts or anything with them? #engineering #innovation
I'm a chemical engineering graduate and I hate this degree. I've always wanted to be a doctor and even after doing well at school, i was unable to get a place to study medicine. Now I'm stuck with this degree and I dont know what to do. Please help.
I initially chose chemical engineering as I thought that I could get into the pharmaceutical engineering side of the industry and I knew that they were sought after in the finance sector. Unfortunately my applications haven't worked out and there's no scope for chem eng in pharmaceuticals in...
Is it better to get a biology degree for undergraduate study and then mechanical engineering degree for graduate study or simply getting a biomedical engineering degree if you are seeking employment in the biomedical field?
I'm asking because from what I have researched it seems that mechanical engineers can become biomedical engineers, despite not directly studying in the field of biomedical engineering and since mechanical engineering has a variety of job opportunities I thought it would be good to have...
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
How important is it to go to a top tier school for Engineering?
I am trying to discern the importance of school/ school cost as I plan for college. I want to major in Mechanical Engineering, but do not want to be in debt for the rest of my life because I went to one of the top 3 schools in the nation. Any thoughts? #engineer #mechanical
As an engineering student, is it more harmful than beneficial to look for jobs or internships outside of your specific field of engineering?
I am a Biomedical Engineering student, and my degree includes many Mechanical, Electrical, and Chemical Engineering practices. It sometimes becomes difficult to find Biomedical Engineering jobs specifically, so I am considering working in other areas of engineering to simply gain experience...
How important is it to have a graduate school degree in the engineering work force?
I will be attending college as an engineering major, and I don't know if I want to pursue a graduate degree or not. I was wondering what percentage of the engineering work force only has undergraduate degrees and what percentage has graduate degrees. How significant is the job difference...
If I were to become a bio engineer what kind of jobs would be available? Could I work in a hospital and still make a lot of money?
I am currently a high school senior who is planning on majoring in bio engineering in the fall. #engineer #bioengineering #science #hospital-and-health-care #engineering
What should I major in if I am interested in space, and working at NASA, and also discovering other galaxies, life outside of earth, and planets?
I've always been extremely interested in outer space, and life outside of earth. I don't want to be an astronaut, but rather be a worker at NASA helping discover/research other planets. #outerspace #nasa #aerospace #astronomy
How do you find the specific area to use the skills you are good at, when finding a job?
I'm going to study to be a Mechanical engineer, but that is super vague. I like to draw and build things and I don't know where to go from there. #engineer #mechanical #personal-development #career-details
What are the difference between Biotechnology and Biomedical careers?
Can help me out with the Difference between Biomedical and Biotechnology. Job Opportunities and which is the Best among both. #engineering #medicine #engineer #teaching #professor #biology #educator #biotechnology
Can someone offer me insights of chemical engineering?
I'm still debating between the fields of mechanical and chemical engineering. I wasn't quite familiar with chemical engineering, but I feel like it is a very interesting field. I have a ton of questions about chemical and mechanical engineering that would really help me be more insightful of...
Biomedical Engineering vs Chemical Engineering with Bio specialization?
I have been interested in pursuing a Biomedical Engineering major. However, people argue that biomedical engineering is the jack of all trades and master of none. This has been concerning for me as I would very much like to major in something and feel that I have mastered what I am learning...
Does GPA really matter in the job market?
I often feel stressed out and anxious over midterms and papers because I am afraid of getting bad grades. However, it takes so much of my time to do my school work that I even feel that doing exercise, cooking healthy meals, doing chores or meeting my friends are all a waste of time. Is GPA...
How crucial is the choice of the thesis vs. non-thesis option in the Master's degree?
I am a graduate student in Electrical Engineering who opted for the non-thesis option in order to avoid the uncertainty of the time of graduation that is associated with the thesis option. However, I am also planning to pursue a PhD in the future and I have heard how not choosing the thesis...
What should I choose between- architecture or civil engineering?
I am a college student that has just finished my final exams at collage then waiting to go to University.. I offered physics, mathematics, and fine art, in my subject combination at collage.. I like art and i feel very cool wen it comes to designing things.. I really feel i should not loose...
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...
What is the basic level of math needed for an engineering career?
I am interested in engineering as a possible career choice. #engineering
Blushes, Shadows, and Bronzers Oh My!
What would you study in college if you wanted to make cosmetics? #engineering #biology #chemistry #stem #women-in-stem #makeup #cosmetics #mac
Would a Biomedical Engineer recommend getting a Biomedical Eng. degree or get a Mechanical engineer degree and move laterally to the biomedical field?
Considering Both options as I get apply to engineering programs. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #biomedical-engineering
Is it possible to major in engineering but work in a different field after college?
Different field meaning consulting or something else business related #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 field of engineering that will be in demand the most for the next 10 years?
I know I want to go into engineering, but I am still somewhat unsure about what field of engineering. What would be the best field of engineering to go into that has a higher job growth rate? #engineering #career
Is there a better college or university to attend for the Mechanical Engineering degree?
I am looking at several colleges and universities and I am not sure how to choose the best school for me. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #mechanical
As someone interested in building biomedical devices which would be better doing a major in Electrical Engineering or Biomedical Engineering?
I have wanted to be build medical devices in children's hospitals since I was 11 and as time has gone o my interest has expanded from initial just being fascinated in circuitry and wanting to focus on that side of medical devices to also having a love for coding. I know that I want to minor in...
Would a degree in biomedical engineering help me if I want to go into genetics?
I know biomedical engineering has more to do with stem cell research, but initially the two seem to have a lot in common via working with substances of people rather than the person themselves. #engineering #biomedical-engineering #genetics
Are there a lot of prospective job opportunities for bioengineers?
I'm a senior in high school and interested in bioengineering, but I've heard many negative opinions about going into bioengineering because of the lack of job opportunities. I heard many students end up going to grad school to study a different branch of engineering. So, is it worth it to go...
What type of degree should I look to for new weapons design and manufacturing?
I am interested very much in the process of innovating technology that we have to make it something we dream of. #engineering #mechanical-engineering #electro-mechanical
How important are job co-op opportunities to employment after graduation?
I am interested in civil engineering. Some of the colleges I have looked at require a co-op, and others do not. It seems like a co-op would be a good idea. Is there any hard data on co-op opportunities and whether they led to employment quicker? #engineering #career #services
I am currently enrolled in Georgia Tech starting this fall, but I am a Global Economics major. Will my major limit my options because I chose to go to a technical school? Can I still have the opportunities an engineering student would have there?
I am currently enrolled in Georgia Tech and will start as a freshman this Fall. Despite Georgia Tech being a technical school, I am interested in Global Economics. Georgia Tech is a very high ranked school and has a variety of science majors but I am afraid my options can be limited because of...
Are there fields of work where art skills are incorporated, but you are not required to work as a professional artist?
Ever since I was a child I have been passionate about being an artist. I have went to art classes for many years and am have grown very skilled in painting, and drawing. My works have been displayed in galleries, and have received praises from the general public and professional artists. Moving...
Can you pursue prosthesis under a biomechanics and a biomedical engineering degree?
I am interested in the relationship between biomechanical and a biomedical engineering program and how they contrast. #engineering #biomedical-engineering #biomedical #biomedical-engineer #biomechanics
What kind of engineering career/major could I pursue if I am interested in the food industry and food chemistry as well as business?
I am a senior in high school heading to college next year. I am going to major in engineering, and although I don't have to declare until the end of my freshman year, I am leaning towards Chemical Engineering or Material Science Engineering. I have always been interested in leading a healthy...
What fields of engineering would be useful for jobs involving space/space technology?
With big plans for space from some companies such as SpaceX and the general awe of space itself, it would be nice to knowwhat engineering fields would be involved. #engineering #career #space
What engineering branch is best for someone that likes to solve a lot of math problems?
I am currently thinking about my engineering major, but I am not quite sure which one to choose from. I have been given computer engineering, but I also love to solve lots of math problems and I am very good at it. I am also not sure if there will be a lot of math solving in that course. I want...
Biomedical engineering and Pre-med
How difficult would it be to attempt to get into the Premed system at a college while also striving for a bachelors in bio medical engineering? Would it help my chances? #doctor #engineering #medical-school #biomedical #premed
What is something that you've learned as a engineer that you didn't learn in school?
Hi! I am Abigail, and a high school sophomore. I am looking into colleges that I can apply to, to major in engineering, because I think that is what I would like to be in the future. Although school teaches you a lot, there are some things best learned through experience. I'm wondering what are...
Industrial Design and Environmental Science, can I blend them in my studies and make it a career?
I have just recently started to think about college because I'm in my junior year of high school right now, and i have really taken an interest in environmental science. And what I really hope is that once I get out of college I can make a career out of what I have learned and I am not super...
How to improve spanish skills if there are few native speakers in my area?
I have been studying and learning Spanish since Kindergarten and am reaching a point that requires true interaction with native speakers to improve further. I regularly read the news in Spanish and as a result my reading skills are quite good but my speaking and listening skills are...
How do you stand out in a masculine field of work?
As a girl, I would like to know what will help me to stand out in such a male dominant field of practice because that is what gets you to success, to stand out. #engineering #biomedical-engineering #chemical-engineering
I am majoring in Mechanical Engineering ,and I have my minor in Industrial and Electrical Engineering. I am wondering what extra classes I need to take if I want to work as a industrial pipeline designer ?
to have more knowledge #engineering #management #mechanical-engineering #business-development #project-management #industrial-design
Engineering vs. Engineering Technology
What's the difference between these two majors from the stance of someone who has experienced practice in one or both? #engineering #technology #graduate #undergraduate