Staring at engine components of a car as well as holding a smartphone with almost unbelievable thickness fascinated me in many ways indirectly leaded me into getting to know more through different sources about machines ranging from transportation to communication devices. Two years of A-level preparation, further solidified my interest in this area as I found myself very fond of learning mathematics, physics and mechanics in particular. In addition, my curiosity in the operation and dynamics of objects naturally influences my choice of degree, leading me towards Engineering as it is a discipline which satisfy my own interest and most probably bring out the best of me.
Since an early age, I was exposed to quite a lot of stuffs related to engineering as my father works as an engineer. So, I already get the idea about the life of an engineer. I learnt that engineers work in a team and need to make tough decisions as they are dealing with problems in their job which makes me fully understand why they work for long hours. He always try to explain to me when I am curious a...
An engineer is someone who understands the world as it is, but works to make it better. They solve problems on both micro and macro scales and all sizes in between. While they endeavor to solve problems in such a way that the future isn’t compromised, this may not always be the case, thus providing employment for engineers in the future in order to solve the created problems. In this way, engineers display their obvious superior intelligence by ensuring employment for the future. At the end of the day, engineers are the on...
When reading “An Engineering Career: Only a Young Person’s Game?” by Robert N. Charette, we are able to grasp the meaning behind the half-life engineering knowledge and how it affects the general engineer in the workplace. Charette also provides other articles that will give tips on how to use lifelong learning to counter the effect of becoming obsolete in your knowledge.
Engineering is an occupation that deals with the building and designing of new or improved products. To succeed in the field you have to skills in science, math and technology. You must also be able to look at problems from a creative perspective to solve them. The unique challenge this poses is what draws me to the field.
Landis, Raymond B. Studying Engineering: A Road Map to a Rewarding Career. Los Angeles, CA: Discovery, 2013. Print.
The courses during my undergraduate studies taught me the basic engineering concepts in theory and practice. I chose an assortment of courses which enabled me to find out the various elements of a multitude of Systems, its theory & design. I have learnt Finite-element-Analysis using ANSYS, modeling of mechanisms in Robotics. I particularly enjoyed modeling of feedback control systems to electrical, mechanical and electro-mechanical systems due to its cross-disciplinary approach. I have learned to use MATLAB thoroughly, using it in computing solutions and for Robotic programming. With the experience in coursework, I have become proficient in applying various tools like AUTOCAD, CATIA and Pro-Engineer from Engineering Graphics.
To live a good life, as a person and as a professional, engineers must find the perfect balance between living and working both independently and proactively, while maintaining interdependent personal and professional relationships. Furthermore, engineers should continuously seek opportunities for them to use their knowledge and expertise in ways that benefit mankind. This balance in an engineer's personal and professional lifestyle grants a level of self-actualization that will propel him to a happy and fulfilling life. Continuous self-improvement, empowering those around you and the giving of yourself to worthy causes are the keys that will help you achieve the good life.
As of right now I have little to no knowledge of what engineering is. In order for me to understand the essence of engineering I need to be a problem solver, have hands on experience, and research engineering. I can improve upon this by actively reading engineering reports on www.ihs.com so I know what current engineering projects are going on. Also, since I need hands on experience I can volunteer for research projects and actively pursue opportunities where I can improve upon my engineering
Possessing the basic knowledge in the field of physical sciences and the intuition in them made me to pick up Mathematics, Physics and Chemistry as my majors for the Higher Secondary Education. After the completion of my secondary education, I felt that engineering was the only field which can transform and transfer my dreams in the field of sciences into a real one and also it would give me an opportunity to learn and explore how the fundamentals of science are appl...
When I began my undergraduate career, I had the opportunity to be exposed to the full range of engineering courses, all of which tended to reinforce and solidify my intense interest in engineering. I've also had the opportunity to study a number of subjects in the humanities and they have been both enjoyable and enlightening, providing me with a new and different perspective on the world in which we live.
For many years, in the masses of people there has been made a stereotype of the working engineer. This is a person who spends ten hours straight in front of his computer, making some strange graphs and calculations. He is afraid of sunlight and spends his free time inventing the time machine. When people try to start a conversation he says that he has a lot of work to do and tries to run away as fast as possible. This picture may be a little exaggerated, but it is how media and television draw it. But today, engineers need communication and writing skills even more than actual engineering.
Engineering has been a key interest of mine since childhood. While still in grade school I enjoyed listening to my father, an electrical engineer, teach me about advances in technology, and was always eager to hear more. I was introduced to my first computer at the age of five, and have loved interacting with them ever since. My decision to study engineering as a career was no surprise to those who knew me.
Have you ever thought about how many precautions engineers have to take when designing new structures? Engineers have to take into account many “what ifs” about the new structure that is going to be made. They are in charge of the design, construction, and the maintenance of the physically and naturally built environment. The most important aspect engineers face is the safety for the community. Everything has to be perfect because the margin of error is really small. They also face tough decisions everyday especially when it comes to construction. They are usually present when construction has begun and are there to supervise the operation. If anything goes wrong the engineer is there to decide what is going to occur. These decisions are what make their job tough. Not everybody is suited to become a great decision maker. Engineering takes a lot of time and patience to become a great decision maker. It has been an aspect of life since the beginnings of human existence and is still a great part today. Making decisions in engineering has many factors and takes many different views. Decision making for engineers is very tough. It takes a lot of time and patience to make the right decision because of the many dangerous possibilities. Engineers have to be responsible when making decisions so they must interact with other decision-makers to come to an agreement.
While I was in high school, not only was I an active volunteer in several activities such as food drives and helping those in need, in addition to community work, but also I became invested in engineering sciences due to my perceptions regarding the importance of electrical engineering to an emerging industrial country such as mine. Therefore, as I was to graduate soon, I decided to specialize in this science as a student and future professional. Fortunately, through my undergraduate studies, not only did I found the science to be highly intriguing and vast giving way access to endless disciplines, but I have also found that it is very much correlated to numerous other sciences. This observation prompted me to further delve in my studies to become one day a well-informed engineer.
I have always believed that curiosity for knowing the facts and the reasons behind them has been the most important aspect for increasing knowledge sphere. I believe to have this curiosity and thirst for knowledge in me. I strongly conceive this throughout my undergraduate course in Mechanical Engineering and always have tried to scrutinize the horizons of Mechanical Engineering which exponentially increased my zeal to analyze the subject in deep. I have a strong penchant for learning and creativity and as I stand on the threshold of my professional career I am ambitiously looking forward to a Master’s study that can become one of the foundation pillars to convert my Imagination into reality and contribute to the field.
According to Queen Elizabeth II, “At its heart, engineering is about using science to find creative, practical solutions. It is a noble profession.” Engineers use math and science to solve the world’s problems. They also use their knowledge to innovate new types of ideas that people did not know they needed to make their lives better. Different types of engineers use their skills to solve different, select types of problems. For example, biomedical engineers use their knowledge in math, biology, and the medical field to create new inventions that help problems in those fields. Engineers are important to society because they solve important problems in the world with math and science and their technology is used to save lives and make them easier.