Aerospace engineering Definition and 276 Threads

For my entire life I've had this very strong interest for all things space. When I was younger I wanted to become an astronomer but found out several months back that there literally aren't any jobs for an astronomer. This is understandable, it's something I could do in my back yard and make new...

I was searching amazon for such books and i found these two: http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0471619515/?tag=pfamazon01-20 http://www.amazon.com/dp/1563475243/?tag=pfamazon01-20 and i am not sure which is better. I have to say that i have no idea of engineering so i wonder if these are...

Hi everyone. I am entering first year university in aerospace engineering, and since I've heard that job positions are limited in Canada in aero filed, I am wondering if i will be able to work in some mechanical engineering position after i get my degree. ( I know that these two are similar...

Hello everyone, I'm new here as a member but I've come across a few times to confirm answers on lab reports and so forth. I am entering Aerospace Engineering next year (it's a full undergraduate program at the university I will be attending), and I was wondering exactly what kind of power I...

I have been extremely interested in aerospace engineering and am considering to take it in college. I currently go to community college and if i do not have the interest i have no motivation which makes everything go downhill. Should i be worried that something will make me lose my motivation to...

Hello everyone, I was wondering if anyone may be able to give their input on these two programs? I'm interested in both of these programs but cannot decide which one I should settle on. I know they are completely different things, but I haven't been able to find much input from people on these...

Hi, I always wanted to know the difference between aeronautical engineering and aerospace engineering. I tried googling and searching over the net, but i could not find any detailed differences. Thanks.

Hi everyone, I'm sorry if this has been discussed before but I am in a real pickle here. I want to be an Aerospace Engineer and eventually an entrepreneur in the field (hopefully.lol). I have been accepted to both the UofT Engineering Science Program (which offers Aerospace as an...

Hi, I have a few questions about Aerospace Engineering that I was told could be answered by some very knowledgeable folks. Well here they are! Are the classes needed for aerospace homework based, as in a lot of busy work, or are they more towards the learning aspect of things with various...

I'm in grade 10, wondering what Universities in Canada offer dedicated Aerospace engineering programs, and which one is in your opinion, the best. Any help is appreciated. I'm sorry if this is the wrong section, or a duplicate thread.

Dear all, Upon completing my 1st year's American Degree Transfer Program in Malaysia, I've encounter several problems during my uni application. 1). Is there any well-ranked yet affordable university available for Aerospace Engineering (AE)? 2). Gaining my admission in Embry-Riddle...

Hi, I am new to this forum, so forgive me if this question has been asked before. I am currently a freshman in college and plan to go into aerospace engineering soon enough (declaration of field comes 2nd semester sophomore year). Obviously, my major is going to be in aerospace...

I have completed B.tech in electronics and communication engineering. Am i eligible to pursue MS in aerospace engineering? Which good US universities can i apply for?

Hello.I'm currently studying mechanical engineering in the university.I want to follow a career in aerospace engineering so I'm looking for a good master course after I graduate.I'm very interested in flight dynamics,aerodynamics,CFD and aircraft design.I want your help and information about the...

hi, I am applying this year for aerospace engineering at university. i need some help with my personal statement. It would be great if anyone of you send a copy of good personal statements and ideas on what to write in it. Thank you

Hi everyone, I am in need for a worthwhile recommendation. I am in Canada and crave to studying aerospace engineering (it is silly that in Canada we just have three universities teach undergrad aerospace engineering), so what do you thing about University of Toronto considering the first two...

I did some research on Aerospace Engineering and would further like to ask do these type of jobs get you into NASA or is it mostly physicist. I saw some jobs relating to Aerospace and i saw stuff like air traffic control officer, nothing in the area of 'SPACE'. Thank you for reading.

Hey everyone, I have another question for you. :D Right now I am going into my senior year of high school, and I was wondering if I should get my bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering or aerospace. Eventually I want to work for a Formula 1 team as an aerodynamicist. I plan on getting a...

I'm planning on getting a PhD in Aerospace Engineering and was wondering what kind of companies do research for space exploration/colonization. I need to know this so I know which university to go to so my career will be literally outside waiting for me. I heard the location with the most...

Hi ! Is it possible for an Instrumentation and control engineering student(graduate ) to get into Masters of Science in aerospace engineering. Please advice if anyone of you is well versed with the topic. thanks

Hello, I am Nosayr Yassin, a 17 years old high school student living in Israel. I am highly interested in attending a U.S top ranked university. However, nothing intrigues me but Aerospace engineering major. I am kind of clueless now. Should I chase the dream or should I chase the money...

Hi, I need some help with this. I am an american citizen living in Europe and have recently decided to go for my dreams. I've mulled the possibilities over and have settled on Aerospace Engineering. In particular Astronautics. There is an excellent degree program at ISAE in France that is...

Hi, Im wondering if I am aiming too high for gradschool in aerospace engineering. I am going for a PhD. Major GPA (mechanical) 3.68 from a fairly well known school -Have also taken a lot of advanced undergrad classes, and will take two graduate level classes next year. Member of...

What would you say are the main focuses of research in aerospace engineering right now, specifically anything to do with aerodynamics or fluid mechanics in general. Is there a lot of research in new areas or is it mainly a lot of small tweaks in order to improve already existing systems? What do...

Hello, I am currently holding offers for Aerospace Engineering from the following unis: Bath Loughborough Manchester My reply date is tomorrow and I am having a hard time deciding which offer to accept. Personally I'm attracted to Manchester the most (I like the course content, the city...

Hi! I don't know what to pick as a major. I am extremely interested in both fields (moreso than any other major at the school), however, I don't want either discipline to occupy my entire life as an undergraduate (I'd like to have some free time). I already satisfied most of the...

Hi, i don't really know anything about physics and engineering... i wish to learn alittle... but i am building something and i don't know what i need... its more like a helicopter to lift close to 75lbs. i would like to use a 4blade or 5blade fan system but do not know the measurments i need...

So I'm thinking of going into Aerospace engineering but have no idea if i will enjoy it. I'm a junior in high school and enjoy physics/math/science A LOT. Air crafts interest me, especially the whole NASA thing. For anyone in Aerospace now, do you find it intriguing? What aspects are "fun"...

I have an equivalent Master’s Degree in Aerospace Engineering from Polytechnics of Turin (Italy). I am permanent resident of the United States of America. I have been in the Country for over one year. I appreciate to have some advice about getting a job in aerospace field; I have been sending...

Hi guys, I hope I am posting this in the right spot. I'm 19 years old going to community college and I have become very interested in aerospace engineering. I really want to look into getting my degree in aerospace engineering, but I'm worried I'm just not smart enough. I wanted your guys...

Hello. I'm in 10th grade in high school and for one of my engineering classes I have to do a research paper. One requirement of the paper is I have to interview a currently active and experienced engineer, so I came up with a few questions that I would like at least one of you to answer. If you...

Hey all, I am a sophmore in my high school and for my one of my engineering classes i have to do a research paper. One requirement of the paper is to interview a currently active and experienced aerospace engineer, so i have come up with a few questions that i would like at least one of you to...

Hi, As from next year, I will be attending university. At this point in time I am studying Pure Mathematics and Physics at A-level. The way I see it right now is that once I get a degree I wish to do a Masters in Aerospace engineering. My question is, what would be the best degree to get so...

Hey everyone, I am going to be starting my Junior year in Aerospace engineering this fall. I am hoping to focus on the space applications of Aero, more specificly propulsion systems. :biggrin: I enjoy most of the topics involved, but a part of me is still drawn to Computer science. My freshman...

Hi people I am going to do Master for Aerospace Engineering in the coming September and having a hard time to decide to go to which school and really like to hear some comment from you people. I have posted this content in the other discussion but seems like nobody read that discussion anymore...

Hi. I plan to major in aerospace engineering after high school. My question in, does it matter where I go for my undergraduate degree in aerospace engineering? The in-state public university has an AE program, but isn't accredited by ABET. I was wondering whether I should stay in state...

hey everyone, i m an international student and i got admission from 5 very gud US universities and two institutes in europe for the same MS in aerospace engineering in france with gud schlorship and now i m unable to decide where i should proceed with. one place can offer gud jobs in companies...

Hey, I will be a freshman in college next year and I am wondering about the possible benefits of this double major. I am very interested in physics, but would like to probably pursue a career in aerospace engineering. However, I have heard from several people studying engineering in college...

Hello, I am a recent admit to the Aerospace Engineering program at Texas A&M, I have just completed the prerequisite classes to get into upper level AERO. Not sure if other universities have this same requirement. Anyways, I am taking my first AERO class next fall, Intro to aero mechanics. This...

Hey guys, i would like to know which universities in the world are best for aerospace engineering as i want to do a master's program. Please Suggest THank you

I'm currently in 2nd bachelor in engineering (major mechanics and minor electrical engineering). My university offers a master in engineering with the option Aviation and Space Travel, but I can also switch to another university (in a different country) and do a master in Aerospace Engineering...

Hi, I'm currently a student in high school, and I found this forum. I want to go into aerospace engineering, due to two things - I love creating things, and I love aircraft and spacecraft , so it's a great fit, right? What I'm concerned about right now is the colleges/universities I should...

Urgent Advice! Hey guys and gals, I have recently been accepted into the University of Melbourne in their new generation science course and finished enrolment yesterday... only now i can't decide what i want to do with it and i need to decide pretty quicksmart. I've started threads along...

hey, i m a international student i was in a puzzle about going to erau / sdsu/ iit,chicago etc... till now i have acceptance from these and some scholarship and waiting from some schools to tell . please help decide which will be better grad school for aerospace engineering embry riddle...

Hello! I am having trouble deciding which graduate school to go to. I want to work for NASA and I would like to go to the best school possible. Does anyone know the main differences between Purdue and Georgia Tech. I am primarily interested in spacecraft design and space systems. Thanks! What...

Hello. Maybe this sort of question has been answered before so excuse my laziness. At the moment I'm doing my 2nd year in aerospace engineering and my grades won't go much higher than 14. Still, I'd like to get your opinion about my odds if I follow a theoretical physics career or if that's...

Hi, I am chemical engineer from India, and working as a process engr from last 15 months. I want to build my career in aerospace field. But I am not getting the right path, like job or further education etc. Suggestions needed. Ketan Sakharkar

I have pretty much chosen that when I go to University in the very near future, I want to study Aerospace Engineering. I have a few questions for the "Been there, done that" guys. First, I am in Canada just for the record, so I will most likely be attending University here, rather than abroad...

Hi. I am becoming very interested in taking an Aerospace Engineering course at University in a couple of years. I am wondering if to be Knowledgeable and Successful in Aero-Eng, is a degree in, or at least some knowledge in Mechanical Engineering required or reccommended at least? I ask because...

Hi, I was just wondering if it is possible to jump straight into a Masters Degree in Physics by taking the GRE and not completing all of the required and elective undergraduate courses. I am currently a sophomore in college and am majoring in Aerospace Engineering. A field of Aerospace...