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What is a day in the life of a mechanical engineer like?
Describe a typical work day. What should I expect? What can outside of the typical classes to help better prepare myself for the workforce?
How did you find a balance between pursuing a technical career (like engineering or healthcare innovation) and keeping your sense of personal meaning and purpose alive during college and early career stages? #Spring25
I’m passionate about biomedical engineering and using technology to make healthcare more accessible and compassionate. While I’m deeply excited about innovation and problem-solving, I also care a lot about preserving a sense of meaning, empathy, and personal fulfillment in my future career....
Does it matter what company I get a summer internship with?
How important is it to get an internship over the summer with a company that you would like to work for in the future? Should I prioritize getting an internship anywhere over getting an internship with a specific company? #Spring25
What are some techniques that can be meshed with Mechanical Engineering and agriculture that can help with the production of sustainable agricultural food #Spring 25?
As a Mechanical Engineering major, I am interested in food sustainability to help offset our nation's need to eliminate food insecurity.
#engineering#agriculture#mechanical#sustainability
How does the educational background needed for consulting differ from what's typically expected in more traditional or design-heavy engineering roles?
I am a Freshman pursuing a BS in Business and Engineering. After looking at possible career paths I became very interested in engineering consulting. I want to see if my major aligns with this career and what I can add to my studies.
How has a background/degree in mechanical engineering allowed you to work across different industries? #Spring25?
Also, what skills have been the most transferable across the industries?
How do advancements in materials science impact the design and efficiency of mechanical systems?
I want to major in mechanical engineering, I have family members that have succeeded and would love to get recognized for it.
How do you stay above the stress as an Engineering Major?
I have heard a lot about majoring in Engineering, and most of what I heard is the amount of stress students experience. I am curious if there are specific ways of managing it for this particular major, like studying methods, or ways to get through the entirety of studying in this field!
What career paths can one pursue after getting a degree in Biomedical Engineering? #Spring25
I am a graduating senior and looking to pursue a degree in either Biomedical Engineering or Kinesiology and want to know what career choices I would have available with a Biomedical Engineering Degree.
How difficult is it to go back to school as an adult after deciding to change work fields?
I am deciding to go back to school for an AAS in electronics engineering technology to pursue a more stable future for myself after a few years in tech doing QA. I am in my 30s now and have always wanted to finish my degree. How tough is it to get back in the groove of academia?
How do you find meaning and value in the work you do?
Hi! I'm a current freshman at the University of Missouri-Columbia. I'm undecided on my major as of right now, but I would appreciate knowing what makes you feel like your career is worthwhile. A feeling of fulfillment and purpose is a huge factor in helping me determine what major I want to...
As an African American woman entering the STEM field, how can I ensure that my voice is not only heard but valued within the workplace?
I am an 18-year-old rising college sophomore, majoring in mechanical engineering while also playing D1 Volleyball. After graduating from college, I would be most interested in working in the manufacturing or product design industries. My overall goal is to use engineering to make an impact,...
How do you know what type of engineering you want be?
I've wanted to be an aerospace engineering because I find rockets and airplanes interesting. Is that all there is to it or is there a deeper reason for why I should pick a certain type of engineering.
What do I do if I love both petrochemical engineering and nuclear engineering?
My goal for my career is to find a way of making products like gasoline and diesel using nuclear reactors. However, I am not sure as to what path I should take: do I start my own business? Do I work my way to the top of an already established company?
Thanks for the advice.