Engineering is the profession in which knowledge of the mathematical and natural sciences gained by study, experience, and practice is applied with judgement to develop ways to utilize, economically, the materials and forces of nature for the benefit of mankind.
#What do Engineers do?
Build a Bridge?
Make a Robot?
Work on a Computer?
Drive a Train?
Repair Car Engines?
#Job Descriptions
Analytical engineer
Design engineer
Test engineer
Manufacturing engineer
Development engineer
Research engineer
Sales engineer
Engineering manager
Consulting engineer
#Why might YOU want to be an Engineer?
You have high goals in life and want to get a strong college education!
You like math and sciences, and would like to apply them to real world problems!
You enjoy hands-on work and tinkering with things!
You were told that engineers make a lot of money!
You were told that you can get a good job with an engineering degree!
You want to help humanity!
#What is Mechanical Engineering?
Mechanical engineering is the second largest and one of the oldest disciplines; broadest of all engineering disciplines.
Mechanical engineers apply the principles of mechanics and energy to the design of machines and devices.