Organizations Rally Together to Attract Women to Engineering Careers. In the United States, the field of engineering has long been dominated by men. This year, more and more schools and professionals organizations are enticing women to study engineering in order to remain globally competitive. See what attempts are being made in this article.
Engineering School Rankings. Everyone asks if school rankings are an important thing to consider when selecting a school or program. Here you can learn what rankings are, how they are compiled, and how to make comparisons from one source to another.
Guide to an Online Education in Engineering. If you are looking for flexibility in obtaining a degree or furthering your education in engineering, the an internet-based program may be what you need. In this article you can learn about the possiblities of earning your engineering degree online plus more.
James Mourra, Professional Engineer. After graduating from a top-notch engineering school, James Mourra has worked his way into sucessful engineering positions. He gives his take on his education and career in this interview.
Craig Janus, Electrical Engineer. A love of schooling (a bachelor' and master's in engineering and an MBA on the way) has led Craig Janus to an interesting engineering career with Boeing-McDonnell Douglas. Check out this interview to learn what his education was like and see what he hopes to do in the future.
Promod Vohra, University Dean. A dedication to education and engineering has led Promod Vohra to a career as the Dean of Northern Illinois University's College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
Reflected in nearly every structure and machine is the work of an engineer. From buildings to automobiles to power plants and hand tools, without the careful planning and design of an engineer, these elements would cease to exist. Engineers have been a vital part of society since ancient times. 5,000 years ago in Ancient Egypt, the construction of the Great Pyramid at Giza was quite a feat for the team of engineers. The Great Pyramid at Giza and the Great Wall of China are considered to be the largest human construction projects of ancient times.
Today, engineers are responsible for designing solutions to problems. Using computer aided drafting software (CAD), engineers develop tools, toys, communication devices, furniture, buildings, vehicles, roads, bridges, and medical equipment. They might also work to improve water systems, food processing, fuel efficiency, recycling plants, power sources, and mass transit systems.
In 2002, 1.5 million engineers worked in the United States, covering disciplines of aerospace, agriculture, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer hardware, electrical, environmental, industrial, marine, materials, mechanical, mining/geology, nuclear, and petroleum engineering, as well as many others. Engineering is the country's second largest profession.
Engineers are required to have at least a bachelor's degree, while engineering technologists often are only required to have an associate's degree. All states require public engineers to become licensed. The licensure process involves engineers passing two exams - the first taken after graduation to become an Engineer in Training, and the second taken after four years of work experience, to become a Professional Engineer.
