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Peter Sturtevant

Retired Civil Engineer
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kumar May 02, 2016 1686 views

My goal is to become a mechanical engineer. Which subjected do I need to study?

I'd like to learn more about mechanical engineering and what it takes to get there. #engineering #mechanical-engineering

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Alon May 14, 2016 1270 views

What is the engineering field in the largest demand today?

Perspective Engineering student #engineering

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Usman May 22, 2016 952 views

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

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Betsy Jul 21, 2016 907 views

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...

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Abigail May 12, 2016 1949 views

How do engineers help the world in a way only they can?

Engineering seems to be a very big field, so I guess this question could be answered in different ways depending on the type of engineer. I think I would generally like to know how you, given your field in engineering, think about what changes people like you make in our world. Also I would...

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rubika May 24, 2016 722 views

what group i can choose 11th std

i finished 10 waiting for the result now i learn computer also i like maths which is the suitable group for me #doctor #engineering #teacher #it

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Ashley May 19, 2016 744 views

Looking towards the future, what type of engineering degree (chemical, electircal, etc.) would be the most beneficial for job searches?

As I look into specific engineering fields, I want to know which one will give me the greatest flexibility in my future. #engineering #technology #jobs

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Kyle May 04, 2016 1330 views

Is college needed to work as a computer technician?

I'm wondering if it is required to take college classes in computer engineering to become a computer technician. I'm already A+ Certified and I have experience repairing computers. #engineering #computers #electronics

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Zohie May 17, 2016 1147 views

Would I be able to mantain a writing career as an engineer?

I'm passionate about writing but I want to be an engineer for financial security. I'm scared I wouldn't be able to create novels with such a busy schedule. And my employer probably wouldn't encourage something that detracts from my productivity. #engineering #english #writer #work-life-balance

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Abigail May 12, 2016 1065 views

How has being an engineer improved you as a person?

Hey guys! This question really interest me, especially because I might also become an engineer in the future. I love how it helps others, but I want to see how this career could help me personally. Careers can go beyond just providing a paycheck of course, and I know there are tons of...

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Madison May 17, 2016 795 views

What can I do now, as a high school senior, to help me get more involved in the engineering world?

I plan on majoring in mathematics next year, but I am very interested in engineering. The college I will be attending does not have a major in engineering, so I am curious to see if math can get me to engineering in graduate school. #engineering #mathematics #biomedical-engineering

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Maureen Aug 01, 2016 869 views

ACCOUNTANT

I had an A in computer science, Economics and AddMath while i had a B in maths, Biology, Chemistry, Geography, Physics in the GCE Ordinary Level.Pls which career do u think i can excel in??
#doctor #engineering #accounting #pilot

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Tyzhee May 09, 2016 764 views

If i go to a engineering school will they teach me about broadcasting?

Because I to learn how to control a machine if it's my first time using it #engineering #broadcasting #broadcast-engineering

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Mitchell Aug 25, 2016 877 views

How many years of college do I need for Aerospace Engineering?

This is the college field I am looking into pursuing. #engineering

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Ian Aug 23, 2016 1243 views

What is a fair amount to earn as a "Founding Engineer" in my situation?

I am currently a student about halfway through my college education. I worked a summer internship at a startup, earning about 36k/year salary. Now, they have offered for me to take 2 quarters off of school and work as the "founding engineer" for the same salary with 3% equity. My main...

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Jaylin Aug 20, 2016 2207 views

What's the best way to manage time when you are in college?

I'm not the best at time management and could use some advice. #college #engineering #time-management

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Sam Aug 09, 2016 1565 views

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

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Ishan Aug 08, 2016 1013 views

I wanted to have a degree in buissness, so should i go diretly to a undergraduate buissness or should i do enginnering first?

I'm a high school student thinking about my future. I would love to have this question help not just my future, but everyone else's who is in my career path . #engineering #mba #beginner

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Salome Jul 30, 2016 17571 views

Which careers integrate art and math/science?

Im a Junior but I've been wondering since 9th grade what to study,because originally I wanted to study Aerospacial engineering, later on Pediatric Chiropactor and right now I have no Idea what to study. I'm injterested in art beacause I've been studying Theater,dance and music(I just graduated...

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doris Jul 28, 2016 1038 views

how can one become successful as an aeronautical engineer from high school

Well,I want to become an aeronautical engineer so I would like to know what it takes to become one #engineering #aeronautical

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Heloisa Jul 10, 2016 987 views

What are the best schools for Computer Science and Engineering?

Preferrably not in Florida #engineering #computer

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anju Jun 24, 2016 1191 views

am good in biology,but have a deep interest in mathematics,what should i go for?

I always wanted to make a career in mathematics but couldn't get good grades...am good with biology,what to do? #engineering #science #medicine #biology #mathematics

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Sujitha Jun 22, 2016 801 views

In which stream i should select in higher studies to become a sound engineering?

I want to become a sound engineering. But, I couldn't know to select my stream in higher studies. Please tell me which stream could i select? #engineering #sound

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Mohammed Jun 22, 2016 718 views

what are the best colleges in India and abroad for Genetic engineering at undergraduate level?

I would like to pursue my under graduation course in abroad. So Suggest me few well reputed Engineering Colleges in Abroad.

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Delilah Jun 10, 2016 1461 views

What should I do, how do I become more aware of what I want to do?

I'm a High School Student and am about to enter my junior year which I have heard is the most important life changing year... ever. I am stuck in between wanting to be a Film Director or go into the Engineering field. I have no experience in either and my father gave me advice to look for...

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Jesus Jun 09, 2016 1819 views

How hard is it for a first generation student to get into the engineering field?

I was born in the USA but went to Mexico when I was three years old, I came back at the age of 17 without knowing how to speak English. Therefore, schools challenges me to be always learning new terminology on English. At the same time I always here stereotypes of asians being the only ones...

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Timothy Jun 07, 2016 1428 views

How do companies feel about hybrid job positions within their companies?

I am currently in High school and would want to pursue my first career as a sales engineer. How do most companies feel about hiring people who would specialize in two separate things at their firm? Do they think it might conflict or would they render it efficient and cost-effective?...

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Cristian Jun 01, 2016 1880 views

How difficult is it now for an engineer to get a job than in the 90s?

Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year and it seems that technology and businesses are growing outstandingly but at the same time social media says that right now there are no jobs out there. It will be really helpful to get intel from a real professional.

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Cristian Jun 01, 2016 15778 views

Will an engineer be able to afford a 100 k dollar car?

Im a chemical engineer in my senior year and I've dreaming of owning a nissan gtr. Ive been wanting to ask this question since i started this major lol How soon will i be able to get or will i be able to get at all?

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Cristian May 27, 2016 936 views

For an engineering profession, will an engineer be required to have taken the FE Exam? (Fundamentals of Engineering)

Im a chemical engineering student in my senior year and my advisor said that if i take the FE exam, i wont have to take a engineering elective but i have seen a FE practice exam and i haven't taken the proper class that i will be taking until my last semester. I would like to know if in the...

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Thomas May 26, 2016 890 views

What sort of jobs can you get with a Civil Environmental Engineering Degree?

This is my major and I would like to know from a professional what it's like to find a job that fits with their degree. #engineering #engineer #civil-engineering #environmental-science #environmental

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Shellie May 15, 2016 22596 views

I am looking into civil or industrial engineering. Could you tell me the main differences between the two?

I am divided between civil or industrial engineering. I don't know much about either besides what I am able to read online. Having information from someone who works closely between the two would be enlightening. #engineering #engineer #civil-engineering #industrial-engineering #industrial-engineer

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Abigail May 12, 2016 4369 views

Why is being creative important for engineers?

Hey everyone! I am a current high school sophomore and I am considering becoming an engineer. I'm considering civil engineering, software engineering and nuclear engineering. I have a STEM club at my school, and this is something we were going to talk about in one of our meetings, but our time...

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Eunice May 11, 2016 1237 views

How hard is it for a girl to enter the engineering field?

I have heard some positive things about entering the engineers world, but with being a minority in engineering it should be tough, right? Sure there are a lot of programs and scholarships to motivate girls into engineering but once they are there what happens? Are we just going on into a dead...

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Anina May 08, 2016 1343 views

Why do engineering majors always worry about graduating on time?

Hi! My name is Anina and I'm a high school senior interning at CareerVillage. What is it about engineering that makes it so much more difficult to graduate on time? Is it actually hard to graduate on time, or is that just rumors and exaggeration? This is important to me, because I might switch...

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Kay May 05, 2016 1086 views

What conferences or events are good for me to attend if I want a career in STEM?

I want a career in STEM (not sure what yet, exactly) and I heard a good thing for me to do is attend conferences and events related to STEM education /careers to learn more about my options and to meet new people. I live in Michigan, and couldn't find many events for high school students in the...

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Jesse Apr 25, 2016 2437 views

I thought only geeks or nerds become engineers?

Kids in class are interested in learning more about this career. #engineering

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Caitlin Apr 25, 2016 1204 views

How do engineers come up with their designs?

I want to know what the creative process is like #engineering #engineer #design

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Connor Mar 27, 2016 916 views

Which College is best for an engineering degree perhaps civi-engineering?

I need help looking for colleges that have a good engineering area and can offer me scholarships #college #engineering

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Omkar Mar 10, 2016 1447 views

Hi, I am in 9th grade right, now, and I would like to go into the field of robotic medicine. What should I do as a high school freshman to prepeare for the career?

I want to go into this field because I see a really bright future for it, I want medical service to be more efficient, and I am really passionate about robotics. I took a Engineering course this year last semester, and I am currently on my school's robotic team and I am really active ( I...

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Ashley Mar 02, 2016 939 views

I am interested in pursuing engineering, most likely computer engineering, I wanted to know internships available for this field? But also I wanted to also know how can I merge my passion of music with engineering as well ?

Hello, I am a senior in high school. As I soon go off to college I plan to go into the engineering field. My passion is music and dancing but I wanted to combine these passions with the field I wanted to pursue.However I am having trouble with it. I research and found that I was interested in...

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deonte Mar 01, 2016 11026 views

Which engineering career will best integrate math and visual arts

Hi My name is Deonte and I have only recently decided to pursue a career in engineering. I was told was that engineering will give me a good amount of mathematics problem solving. I always enjoyed learning new math skills and embracing the challenge of having parents that were never good at...

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Davonte Mar 01, 2016 16309 views

I'm very interested in math and science, what careers should I look into ?

I am a high school senior currently and will be moving on to college soon. There's much talk about majors and everybody seems to have a solid answer but me. I know through out the years of high school I enjoyed all of my math courses (Algebra, Geometry, Trigonometry, Calculus, etc.) and I have...

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Brendan Feb 04, 2016 1187 views

Best way to add things to your college application?

What are some things that I could add onto my college application to make me look good, I'm currently a junior in high school, not in any clubs or sports because the clubs here are kinda lame and some sports I could. I used to play soccer also but not for high school level, and I have a job is...

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Brendan Feb 04, 2016 992 views

What are the requirements for out of state colleges (Arizona State)?

My friend and I want to go to Arizona state university but don't exactly know what the requirements are because we're coming out of state. I read some of the requirements but I've also read that sometimes the requirements like GPA, ACT and SAT scores need to be higher than in state since we're...

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Brendan Jan 29, 2016 1151 views

What exactly are college scholarships and tuition?

I've always heard people talk about college scholarships and tuition but don't know exactly what they are and i'm pretty close to college. All i know is that they help pay for college and tuition is the cost of something but what exactly? #college

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Wileshka Jan 21, 2016 1940 views

How do I narrow down my choices on what I want my career to be?

I'm a sophomore in high school. I like movies a lot. I acted in a few plays but, I am also interested in business, law, and art. I am very #undecided. #college #business #law #art #acting