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I heard that you need to be a math whiz to be an engineer. Is that true?
Kids in class are interested in learning more about this career. #engineering #math
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Will getting a PhD in engineering aid in getting a research and development job in the industry
I'm a senior in high school; I'm not sure what field of engineering I want to go into. I do know that I would like to be involved in a research job in some industry. I'm interested in biomedical, aeronautical, and chemical engineering. Anyone of any field of engineering that has a research job...
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What are some skills you learned outside of college that helped you in your field of Engineering?
While college education is a must in today's job market, what are some skills you learned outside of your schooling that helped you as an engineer in terms of competing in the job market? #engineering #electrical-engineering
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What's a normal day on the job for a mathematician?
I love math and i'm good at finding patterns so i was looking to be a mathematician. But every answer i've seen is confusing to me. Can you help me out? #jobs #math #mathematician
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Is there anything surprising about your career?
In a student in high school researching different careers that i could possibly pursue in the future. I thought it would be interesting to see what surprised you about your career. #engineer #fashion #journalism #dance #author #editor
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What college should I go to if I want to go into engineering (maybe aerospace)?
I want to be an engineer but, I am not sure what type of engineer...maybe aerospace engineering. The only college I have in mind is Cal-Poly but, I want back-up options in case Cal-Poly does not work out. #college #engineer
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Is doing a double major for Engineering and Economics in college a good choice?
My name is Prithvi and I am a Junior in High School. For a while, I have been interested in majoring in Finance or Economics and college, but I have a lot of experience in Engineering, specifically Computer Science, so I am motivated to take a double major. Should knowledge of Computer Science...
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What does it take to be an astrophysicist?
For example, what type of education and classes get you there? What type of interests or ambitions signal a path towards an astrophysical career? I am asking this question because I have a huge interest for medicine but astrophysics at the same time. I am having quite a bit of conflict on...
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Does it affect my job prospects if I take a gap year before college?
I'm wondering whether it would be a bad thing for my career if I took a gap year between high school and college. I'm interested in working in medicine, but I'm not sure if that will be as a doctor or as a researcher. But I'd like to go internationally at some point, and deferring my college...
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What programming language should I try to learn first?
I am just learning to program in high school, but I am already learning HTML and CSS and Javascript. What should my next programming language be? I am going to go to college and I would like to start learning my next language now so I can be ahead of things for college. I know that "it...
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How hard is it to be a computer engineer ?
I'm a sophomore in high school and i really want to be a computer engineer. #engineering #computer-engineer
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What are different career options if I am interested in computers?
I have heard about computer engineers and computer programmers, but I' wondering what other career options are out there if I like computers? Specifically, I like the internet, and being able to talk to my friends and people all over the world. #computer #computer-engineer #programmer
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To get to the point where you have received your PhD in Mathematics, what did you have to do and/or learn?
If you don't mind may you break it down by each degree (Bachelors, Masters, etc)? #career #mathematics #math #phd #applied-mathematics
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How did you become confident in your programming abilities?
I started trying to learn to program, and I want to ask professional programmers how you became confident in your skills. Did it take you a long time? When did you know you were really awesome at programming? #engineering #programming #confidence