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Engineers, as practitioners of engineering, are professionals who invent, design, analyze, build and test machines, complex systems, structures, gadgets and materials to fulfill functional objectives and requirements while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety and cost. The word engineer (Latin ingeniator) is derived from the Latin words ingeniare ("to create, generate, contrive, devise") and ingenium ("cleverness"). The foundational qualifications of an engineer typically include a four-year bachelor's degree in an engineering discipline, or in some jurisdictions, a master's degree in an engineering discipline plus four to six years of peer-reviewed professional practice (culminating in a project report or thesis) and passage of engineering board examinations.
The work of engineers forms the link between scientific discoveries and their subsequent applications to human and business needs and quality of life.

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  1. A

    Aerospace Engineer: A Typical Day

    I know there's a similar thread on mechanical engineers, but what's a typical day in the life of an aerospace engineer like?
  2. S

    Can Engineers with PhDs Effectively Teach Math at the University Level?

    An engineer teaching Math! I was just wondering how decent would it be for a person who has a PhD in Engineering to teach Math at a University? In other words does an engineering degree really prepares one to teach Math courses at a University level? Or, what courses would it be all right for...
  3. M

    Mechanical Engineer Interview Q&A

    Hello, I need to conduct an interview for a research paper i am writing on mechanical engineering, and i was wondering if you guys could answer a few questions about mechanical engineering? 1) What High School/College classes would you suggest taking to become a mechanical engineer? 2)...
  4. X

    The average day of a mechanical engineer

    I'm a freshman in college and I'm just wondering what I'm getting myself into... I was hoping all you mechanical engineers can give me examples of the day to day life in the field, whatever field of ME you might be in.
  5. R

    The electronic engineer have the question)

    hi all. I am from Russia. I want to ask a question as called my specialty. I am going to work in Canada. My speciality in Russia called designer radio electronic equipment. Now my responsibilities at work are: the choice of future device design, spatial layout comprising elements modeling hull...
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    How does someone become an Engineer?

    Hi, I believe I might be getting false info. As much as I love Math, Engineering might be right for me. I said let me post on a Ham Radio forum. Yes Ham Radio not Physics forums, not Math forums, no College forums but a Radio forum. Here is the reply I have. I believe I don't need to be a...
  7. M

    Programs Can a law degree greatly help an Engineer?

    Hypothetically speaking, why would engineering graduates want to pursue a law degree? I am in my senior year of Mech. Eng. and I am planning to do a Masters in the same field and then work toward the requirements for professional licensure. I would hope to have an exciting career in engineering...
  8. N

    BA or BS in physics for future engineer?

    Whats the big difference between BA/BS?? Right now I am doing the BS in physics in my sophomore year. Here at my school you are required to have an "emphasis" area in the physics programs. I am hoping to do some type of engineering (Mechanical is prefered, though i hear the only one that works...
  9. D

    Preparing for a Career as an F1 Engineer: Tips and Advice

    Hi everyone, I am interested to become a Formula One Racing Car Engineering. Especially in its Engine Design. I am an undergraduate student of Mechanical Engineering myself. Should I taking any extra education such as training etc? If I should, can anyone recommend me the right...
  10. S

    Are You an Engineer? A few questions

    Are You an Engineer? A few questions... Hello everybody, I'm a current student going into electrical engineer and as a first task I'm being told to interview a skilled engineer., and I'm hoping I can find one here :) I just got a some questions that would help me greatly with this project and...
  11. K

    How Long Does it Take for a Chemical Engineer to Find a Job?

    So I just graduated as chemical engineer. I'm in Belgium, chinese, 65%, Leuven university in 5 years. I'm thinking to go process engineering in a chemical plant, but have also tried to get into banks like Fortis, ING. I have tried pharmaceuticals, refinery, food industry. But I've been doing...
  12. DaveC426913

    Math is Hard - the Aerospace Engineer

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    How hard is it to freelance as a Mechanical Engineer?

    I'm almost 25 years old and I've finally started going to college, for a bachelors in mechanical engineering. I feel like it's the perfect major for me: I love math and physics, and I love creating things. My only problem is that I'm not wild about the idea of having a 9-5 job, working 5 days...
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    Admissions Engineer, Energy: Entry-Level Employment Abroad

    I am a US citizen and I love to travel. I am also a second year graduate student, earning my MS in Mechanical Engineering - concentrating in 'fluid mechanics, thermal sciences and energy'. I will be graduating in May 2008 and have some questions regarding subsequent aspirations of mine. My...
  15. P

    Solve Engineering Problem: Air Flow Speed in Duct for 3x4.5x6m Room

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  16. P

    How High is the Arrow at 150 Meters Downrange?

    Hi, I have an problem that I can not get the answer, any help would be greatly appreciated. An archer shoots an arrow with a velocity of 45m/s at an angle of 50 degrees with the horizontal. What is the height of the arrow at a point 150 meters downrange?
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    Pursuing a Computer Hardware Engineer Career in CA or AZ: Pay & Security

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  18. R

    Computer Engineer to Astrophyscist?

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  19. J

    What is a Sales Engineer and What Do They Do?

    Sales Engineer?? What is a Sales Engineer and what are his principal activities?? :confused:
  20. S

    Courses Can/Should I take graduate physics course if I'm a Aeronautic Engineer.

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  21. R

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    Programs Does having a degree in Engineering mean you are a Engineer

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  23. benzun_1999

    Electronics and Communication Engineer

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  24. G

    Freshman Electric Engineer Explores Meaning of F=ma

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  25. O

    Engineer -> Experimental Physicist -> Theoretical Physicist

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  26. S

    Architect verses Civil Engineer

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  27. E

    Am I good enough to become an engineer?

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  28. Cyrus

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    Engineering Career choice for Electronic and Computer Engineer Graduate

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  31. Pythagorean

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  32. K

    Why did you become a chemical engineer

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  33. R

    Senior (Project) Electrical Engineer at Brunel Energy Europe B.V.

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    Route in becoming a charted engineer

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    Im a physics student and was told that a mechanical engineer

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  36. S

    Nuclear Engineering: Top 10 Schools, Pay, Jobs & More

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  37. S

    Aeronautical Engineer or Physics?

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  38. E

    Software Engineer or Digital Systems?

    Which has a higher demand in computer engineering today? And why? i am stuck in choosing what it would be... i just can't get what these two mean... so it would be better if u please provide explanation for these two courses? And sorry if this is already been posted before... please give a link
  39. N

    What engineer would be involed in this?

    Well first off this is my first post and I'm a first year engineering student. I've always loved boating and stuff like that and was wondering as to what kind of engineer would be involved in the desin of the hull and the boat as a whole. Not so much the materials but like the shape and maybe...
  40. N

    Structural Engineering for 16-Year-Old in NZ - Nick

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  41. Loren Booda

    What to get an engineer for his birthday tomorrow?

    My girlfriend's engineer cousin has his birthday tomorrow, her mother on the 13th, and her sister-in-law shortly thereafter. Do you have any suggestions for gifts in the $20-$40 range?
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    Exploring Career Opportunities: Physicists and Engineers

    Physicists and engineers study the same topics. ELectrodynamics and nuclear physics are both parts of the larger field of Physiccs. Therefore would it be possible for a physicist to get a job that a nuclear engineer or electrical engineer has. Physicists also study motions and...
  43. J

    What Questions Should You Ask in an Engineer Interview for a School Project?

    i need to interview an engineer for a school project could sombody answer my questions? 1. How many years of schooling did you have to go through to become an engineer? 2. What kind of things do you do on a daily basis while on the job? 3. What was the hardest thing you’ve had to...
  44. K

    Mechanical engineer who want to work for Biomedical field

    Can a mechanical student easily apply his knowledge of mechanical engineering in Biomedical field? Can a mechanical student easily enter Biomedical field by the time he finish his study?
  45. M

    Is Engineering More Office-Based or Hands-On?

    I know its hard to answer with so many different fields in engineering, (andmaybe its a noob question) but is engineering office or outdoor/hands on working? and a question to engineers out there... what do u actually do at work each day? im interested in maths and science and not sure...
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    Knowledge needed to be an engineer?

    Hi, I am currently taken Pre Cal and it seems to be really easy to me (I have a 101 average right now =0 ) and I was wondering what is the highest math that you need to become an engineer that like makes highways, bridges, buildings, and stuff like that. Also, is Calculas AB and BC just as...
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    Is It Difficult to Secure Engineering Jobs After Graduation?

    Hello there! I have a question to anyone who has an engineering degree, was it hard to find a job after you graduated? Some of my dad's friends at work have an engineering degree but they couldn't find a job so they're working on the assembly line as labourers. Thanks.
  48. J

    Good and bad design to be an engineer

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  49. J

    Engineer wants to be Physicist, whats my next step?

    Engineer wants to be Physicist, what's my next step?? I have a BS in mech eng and am working full time in the semiconductor/data storage industry. I've been exposed to physics here and i find myself stopping to listen to discussions in the lab among the physicists and asking questions. I've...
  50. A

    Reverse engineer a one-wire bus

    I built a computer in my car, mainly for navigation and mp3 purposes. I would like to display song/artist information to the OEM LCD screen. There is a one wire bus in a wiring harness that carries data (track name, artist name, XM channel) from the XM tuner to the LCD in the dash. I'm...
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