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Q: I write from India; currently I am in my last year of pre-university schooling. I am very interested in engineering, and especially automobile engineering. I am really interested in designing automobiles. What are the top engineering schools in the world where I could pursue these interests?
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Q: I am about to select a major in engineering and would like to know the best major to select in order to excel in Nanotechnology. I hear that Nanotechnology holds enormous promise and can be helpful in areas from cleansing the air to treating bacterial infections. What schools, domestic and international, would you recommend?
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Q: What are the opportunities in industry for holders of a Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) degree in Electronics and Telecommunications (E&TC) Engineering or Electronics (EC) Engineering?
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Q: What the kind of courses are you taking?
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Q: Is it usually really hard to find a job once you've completed engineering studies in a college?
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Q: I am an undergraduate student studying toward a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in electrical engineering.
(1) What kind of a pay should I expect from an internship at my second year?
(2) What kind of a pay should I expect to get from a job after I have completed my studies?
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Q: I have a B.E. degree in Electronics and Communication Engineering from an Indian institute. At present I am working In New Delhi, India as a VLSI front-end design engineer. I wish to pursue MS degree in the USA in the area of Automated Intelligent control Systems, Telerobotics, and Avionics.
Could you please suggest some universities in the USA which have a strong research in these areas?
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Q: I am from India, currently enrolled in the final year of an undergraduate engineering program. I would like to pursue studies toward a Master of Science degree in the United States. How would I go about it? Should I take the GRE? When should I take the exam? When does the typical academic year start there?
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Q: I live in the State of Maharashtra (Pune city) in India, and am currently enrolled in a high school there. When I graduate from high school I will have completed my HSC (12th Grade exam).
I have two questions:
(1) Do you know what the minimum requirements are from each Indian State or high school affiliation for university admission in Computer Science or Computer Engineering? If so, what is the minimum cutoff for a person who has completed his/her HSC exam in Pune, Maharashtra?
(2) What are the minimum academic, as well as non-academic, requirements for a graduate of a high school in India to be admitted to a US university for undergraduate studies in Computer Science or Computer Engineering?
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Q: I plan to be working with embedded systems in the future. What course of studies should I choose � computer engineering or electronics engineering? I reside in Mumbai, India.
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Q: I write from Bangalore, India. I study toward a diploma in Mechanical Engineering and wish to join later a part time Bachelor of Engineering program. Can this be done in either one of the following locations; Bangalore, Chennai, and Ajmer?
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Q: I write from the state of Maharashtra in India. I have a choice of studying for a Bachelor of Engineering degree in Electronics and Telecommunication in one of two colleges. The first is located 5 minutes away from my house. The second is Sardar Patel College of Engineering (SPCE), one of the best in Mumbai. However, if I go to SPCE, I will need one hour daily to commute there.
Once I earn the B.E. degree I want to do graduate-level work in aerospace engineering or work in the aerospace industry (either in India or in North America).
Which of the two colleges should I choose?
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Q: Let me please know the potential of Nanotechnology education, and the list of universities offering Masters and Doctoral degree in Nanotechnology.
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Q: I consider several undergraduate programs available in my country with the intent of doing research (and possibly some graduate work) later in the area of nanotechnology in Japan.
I have two questions:
(1) Would it be better for me to study chemical engineering or electrical engineering as an undergraduate?
(2) What are some of the institutions that do nanotechnology research in Japan?
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Q: I am an electrical engineering student who have genuinely enjoyed math courses throughout high school and the first two years of college.
What fields within electrical engineering would you recommend I focus on?
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Q: I am an undergraduate neuroscience major and I recently became interested in engineering.
I think that I have the science skills necessary to go into the field, but I wonder if it is possible to pursue engineering after graduation or if it is much too late to begin graduate school study.
I completed pre-med courses, but realized that medicine is not for me and that I like the creativity that the field of engineering offers.
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Q: I hear that it's tough for a woman to make it in engineering is this so?
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Q: Is Aeronautical Engineering a good field for women?
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Q: Am I able to obtain financial support from anyone for the study of engineering?
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Q: I am in my final year of undergraduate studies in Electrical Engineering and looking for a good idea of a final-year project, preferably in Electronics.
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Q: I am a student of engineering studying my third year
information technology. Could you please provide advice for interviewing and how to present my skills/knowledge during a career fair?
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Q: How many years of college did it take you to become what you are now?
I'm 13 years old, how can I start preparing for college?
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Q: I am unable to decide between a degree in electrical engineering, computer engineering, and computer science. Please describe the differences?
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Q: What is the difference between electronics & telecommunication engineering and simple electronics engineering? Which one leads to a good salary?
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Q: I am a senior in high school and I am seriously thinking about majoring in Biomedical Engineering. I wanted to know how much money biomedical engineers make. I also want to know if biomedical engineers do research for cancer because I would really like to be able to do research on diseases and ways to fight/cure them. Where could you get a job in biomedical engineering in Pennsylvania?
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Q: What do you like about environmental engineering?
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Q: I am sixteen years old. I would like to be an engineer in the telecommunication field. Please let me know about its scope and what it is all about.
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Q: I have completed my Bachelors in biomedical engineering from India with distinction. I want to pursue a Masters degree in this same biomedical engineering field in the United States. I see myself as an entrepreneur rather as a researcher/analyst/scientist. What is the future for a biomedical engineer in industry?
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Q: What is a good strategy for building a strong weight-withstanding card house?
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Q: What book(s) would you recommend for my 8 year old grandson who has declared that he wants to be an engineer.
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Q: I would be grateful if you could help me find activities that I could use to teach children about engineering.
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Q: I am looking for a few websites that provide up to date information on new/newer electronic technologies.
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Q: I was wondering what types of mathematics an engineer uses on a day to day basis. For example, do they use calculus concepts daily?
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Q: What is the best method for studying to get the best grades? Is there a specific pattern for studying? How much time should be given to each subject, especially math and science.
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Q: Would it possible to start a consulting business upon graduating from a university's mechanical engineering program with a bachelors (B.S.) degree? Or, is further study and/or work experience recommended?
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Q: I'm a current college student in my second year. I thought I wanted to major in Industrial Design but I wasn't happy with that major. Even though I was not a fan of math or science in high school, I believe they are important, and as a result, I have decided to jump into engineering. I have read many books, including, Algebra II, Physics, Calculus, and Trigonometry For Dummies Editions, and now I am about to transfer to an Engineering school. Do you think I have a chance of success if I apply myself and study like there is no tomorrow?
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Q: I am a first year software engineering student. What are the job prospects for graduates of this field of study?
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Q: I am a student at Red Mountain High School and we would like to have an engineer come and tell us more about engineering fields. How can we arrange that?
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Q: I am applying to a university and would like to get a part-time job so that I can work while I am in school? How would I maintain a good GPA while working?
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Q: I am currently doing a school project in which I am being interviewed as if ten years from now I am an electrical engineering being interviewed for a job. I would like to know what the requirements for obtaining a career as an electrical engineering. I would like to know what steps I need to take for that specific field. What kind of majors, certificates, etc., should I pursue?
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Q: I was wondering if it is hard to become an engineer? Even if it is hard, is it worth it? I am really getting interested in this field. I am 14 years old and hope to one day work as an engineer.
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Q: I am an electronics and communications student and I am interested in learning more about communication systems of the future.
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Q: What courses should I take in high school to prepare for college? I want to be an aeronautical engineer.
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Q: I'm planning on majoring in transportation engineering in college, but I'm a little unsure about what duties and responsibilities this type of engineer performs on their job. Could you offer me, for example, a scenario or example of a typical day as a transportation engineer? I would appreciate this very much. Thank you.
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Q: I am in search of books appropriate for elementary school children who are expressing interest in engineering in general...nothing I've found thus far fits the bill...any ideas?
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Q: What does a Computer Software Engineer do? Could you give me a description of the field?
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Q: I am a 3rd year student in a Computer Science and Engineering program leading to a B. Tech degree. How do I prepare for job interviews with recruiters of various companies?
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Q: What is the difference between Computer Engineering and Computer Science? How does one decide which one to choose?
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Q: Did you decide which engineering discipline to study during your first year in college? Or later?
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Q: What study habits or skills would I need in order to do well in computer programming?
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Q: Why did you decide to study engineering, and do you find the coursework allows much hands-on work?
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Q: When I enter college, do I have to know what specific type of engineer I want to be, or can I take general courses and decide after college which type of engineer I want to be??
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Q: How much do electrical engineers make (approximately)?
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Q: I am a community college student and I am trying to decide if I should transfer to a university that has both Engineering and Engineering Technology programs. However, I can't find the difference between Engineering and Engineering Technology. Could someone please explain the difference?
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Q: How did you choose the school you went to for your degree? I'm having a hard time deciding…help!
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Q: I am a junior in high school and all my life I have enjoyed building things, solving problems and drawing plans for various devices. After doing a little bit of construction with an engineer on a mission trip with church, I am pretty sure I want to go into engineering. My only problem is that when I understand math I love it, but there are times when I don’t understand it and then I can’t stand it. I am in Trig Analysis / Pre-calculus this year and I like solving the problems, but I still have mixed feelings. Do you or any students that you work with have the same problem and do you think it would be a big hindrance to me if I want to succeed in Civil Engineering?
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Q: We live near Cleveland, Ohio and our 11th grade son is interested in automotive design. There are good options nearby for BA programs in industrial/automotive design but I think he will have more flexibility and be more employable with a Bachelor of Science in engineering. He gets very good grades in science and mathematics, and loves building things. He is good at drawing (cars) and computer graphics.
I am told that most engineering involves some design, and I have seen CAD and graphics courses in some engineering major coursework, but isn't there some "crossover" Bachelor of Science degree that encompasses both engineering and design?
We strongly prefer a smaller university.
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Q: I am currently a sophmore engineering student. I am still trying to decide what type of engineer I want to be. Do you have any suggestions on how I may make this decision?
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Q: (1) What is the average salary for an Aerospace engineer?
(2) When you were becoming an Aerospace engineer, how much Chemistry did you have to take? Was it more Physics or more Chemistry?
(3) Most importantly, do you enjoy being an Aerospace engineer?
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Q: I have just received my Bachelor of Engineering in electronics and communication). I have great interest in Nanotechnology/MEMS. Should I concentrate on MEMS or on Nanotechnology for my Master-level studies? How are job prospects in these areas?
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Q: Can I work on a Master of Science degree in Nanotechnology after getting a Bachelor of Science or Bachelor of Engineering degree in chemical engineering?
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Q: Which engineering field should I select for undergraduate studies in order to be able to work later on a Master of Science degree in Nanotechnology?
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Q: I plan to do a bachelor of engineering in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. Please inform me what are the post graduation courses (Masters) that I will be able to do abroad. (I am in India)
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Q: I am a mechanical engineering student toward the B. Tech. (Bachelor of Technology) degree, writing from Rajasthan State, India. My university is in the “Deemed University” category. It is recognized by UGC but not approved by AICTE. My grade point average is 75.
Upon graduation and further studies, I am interested in becoming a Lecturer in a reputable state university such as Mumbai University (Diploma as well as Degree College). Is this a realistic plan?
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Q: I am a third year student in a Bachelor of Technology program in India. I want to devote my career to the betterment of my country, India. What is the most useful path for a student like me to take in order to advance this cause?
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Q: I am a student enrolled in Bachelor of Engineering (B.E.) Degree Program in India. I would like to get a great job in the future. However, my 12th standard (grade) percentage marks/grades are not very good. What should I do?
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Q: I am a senior in high school and have been taking a class called Project Lead the Way: Principles of Engineering. In this class, we cover the basics of what engineers do and what we need to do to increase our chances of becoming engineers in the future.
One of the ways we are supposed to achieve this goal is by interviewing an engineer. I was hoping you could help me.
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Q: This is an interview with a civil/environmental engineer who works in the United States. The engineer answered a list of questions submitted by a student who participates in Project Lead the Way."
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Q: My friends tell me that it's better to find a roommate who is also studying engineering if I go into engineering — do you find this is true?
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Q: How did you choose the school you went to for your degree? I'm having a hard time deciding…help!
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Q: Which area of engineering has the best salary potential?
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Q: I'm a high school student who is reasonably good in math, but it is not my favorite subject — is engineering still for me?
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Q: I am a senior attending a small rural high school in the United States. I am very interested in majoring in Biological Systems Engineering in college. I would like to get some information on:
1. the criteria you used in choosing an engineering college;
2. the high school requirements that you had to fulfill in order to qualify;
3. what is the most interesting impact that you feel that engineering brings to the world around us?
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Q: What academic and personality qualities or attributes must an industrial engineer possess?
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Q: I plan on becoming an aerospace engineer or a mechanical engineer. I was wondering - what is the difference between engineers and mechanics? Also, do engineers build things or just plan them?
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Q: I would like to know more about Applied Electronics and Instrumentation. What kind of work does an instrumentation engineer do? What are the future prospects of this field?
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Q: I have completed my undergraduate studies in electronics and communications engineering and intend to pursue a career in networking. Do I have the right background or should I consider concentrating on telecommunications?
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Q: Hello! I'm from Brazil and...I just love cars, especially sports cars. My intentions are to work as an automotive engineer in areas related to performance of sports cars (not their style). I am also a little aged: 22, and still waiting for admission. What should I study? Simply Mechanical Engineering? And where will I find work after graduation? Japan?
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Q: I do not stay at a dorm at school; I commute everyday. Is it harder to find a club or activity to join if you are a commuter?
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Q: I am a freshman in college and my major is Computer Engineering. I am taking an Introduction to Electrical Engineering class. Is it bad that I do not understand the topics discussed in class? We just started class and it seems like the other students all know what the teacher is talking about, but all the things I am interested in like computers, the hardware and how it operates are never discussed in this class.
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Q: what does it take for somebody to become an Electrical or Electronics Engineer?
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Q: What is an engineering standard? What are the advantages and disadvantages of using standards in engineering?
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Q: I am in my 2nd year of electronics and telecommunication engineering and wanted to know about specializations. I am interested in electronics, robotics and automation and don't have a clear view about the courses offered related to my major and interests.
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Q: I am a student in an engineering university in China. What are the qualities of a great electrical engineer?
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Q: I have a BSEET degree (Bachelor of Science in Electrical Engineering Technology), and have been working as a mechanical designer/drafter for three years now. I want to use more of my degree, cross over into electrical design and go back to college to earn a MENG degree. Am I better off going this route or trying to get a BSEE degree? I will have a senior electrical engineering mentoring me throughout this process.
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Q: I will be attending the University of Florida in the fall as an undergraduate with the prospect of majoring in a field of engineering. With all the different disciplines available, which type of engineering would be the best for me? This can be considered by salary, area of work, and job demand.
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Q: I am currently studying toward the Bachelor of Engineering in Electrical and Electronics degree in an Indian university. This year I will be applying for graduate studies toward a Master degree.
(1) I do not know the various specializations within electrical and electronics engineering. Can you explain in detail the various aspects?
(2) Since childhood my interest was in Aviation. Can I choose a graduate program in Aviation-related fields? If I can, what are they? Which universities are offering relevant programs in the USA and Australia?
(3) Which is the best country (the US or Australia) to select with respect to research and job opportunities after I get a Master of Science degree?
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Q: I am a Lebanese woman with a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Computer and Communication Engineering (CCE). I would like to continue my studies in a US university for a Master of Science degree in Telecommunication Engineering. Do you have any suggestions?
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Q: What is the reason why a logic gate cannot be made by using only n-channel MOSFETs (nMOSFETs) or p-channel MOSFETs (pMOSFETs)?
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Q: Why do primary winding in the transformer are wound first and only then the secondary winding?
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Q: I would like to make a brushless motor, and need to know:
(1) How to make it generate the power (in Watts) that I want?
(2) How to make it works with the voltage I want?
(3) How to make it accelerate and decelerate?
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Q: What is the difference between Robotics and Mechatronics? Also, how does Mechanical and Automation Engineering differ from Mechanical Engineering?
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Q: I am interested in all fields of science and math, but I particularly excel in physics and problem solving. In the future, I would love to "solve the world's problems" and work on advanced energy sources such as fusion power. Knowing that fusion requires knowledge and experience with plasma physics, what type of engineer should I aim to become? Would I be better off in selecting physics as a major?
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Q: I am in the tenth grade in Dubai – UAE and I am interested in the electronics field.
I regret the time that I wasted in school. In the last two years I changed a lot, but I still feel that I can not recover from the times that I was not serious about my education.
I think part of my problem is my lack of imagination and creativity. I think I have a weak imagination and I feel that I have a problem of being creative when I write essays. Sometime I just write what I have heard and learned and I cannot write anything original.
I love mathematics but sometimes I find it difficult.
I have noticed that you have emphasized a lot of hard work to become an engineer. I am trying very hard to make that one of my habits.
I would be very happy if you could give me advice and tell me how can I improve my skills and recover those years I wasted.
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Q: I have a baccalaureate degree in Mechanical Engineering from an Indian university. I have applied to four (4) universities in Australia for a Master of Engineering program in Mechanical Engineering.
The universities are:
1. University of Wollongong;
2. University of Technology, Sydney;
3. Curtin University of Technology; and
4. The University of Sydney.
How do I go about selecting one of these universities if they all accept me?
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Q: I am studying surveying and geoinformatics for my first degree, but want to major in aeronautical engineering for a Master degree. I dream, think and feel aeronautics all the time.
Which US university should I apply to?
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Q: I graduated in Aircraft Systems Technology from a defense university in Ethiopia with an advanced diploma, and I would like to get my Master degree in a related field. How should I proceed?
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Q: What is the difference between an electrical and an electronics engineer relating to the type of job these engineers may get? What is the scope of electronics engineering in the near future? I am confused whether to opt for electrical or electronics engineering.
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Q: I am pursuing a Master of Science degree in Electrical Engineering at a university in New England. I am a bit confused as to which specialties to choose for my courses. My inclination is toward computer hardware and digital image processing, two subjects I like. However, I do not know what the job prospects in these fields are, and whether I may have better choices.
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Q: I am a student in the third year of Electrical and Electronics Engineering studies. I plan to continue my studies in the area of power systems, but I am not able to confine myself to any particular area within this field. Can you please help me in listing out some specific areas under which power systems are studied these days?
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Q: I am an undergraduate student of Mechatronics Engineering, and I developed an interest in the broadcasting field after being an intern.
I wish to continue for Master of Science studies in this field. Can you recommend a university in the United States, Australia, or Japan?
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Q: I am a student preparing to proceed into the electrical/electronic engineering field and I want to know what courses will I have to take to prepare me to be an engineer at Disney World.
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Q: Can you provide a website where I can download a MATLAB windkessel model?
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Q: I bought a 555 timer but I cannot read how the circuit works. Can you help?
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Q: I want know about retinal recognition technology or retinal scan indetity technology.
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Q: Could you list current topics under Grid Computing that can be presented as a paper?
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Q: I like the field of Electronics and have already signed up at a community college in order to become an electronic engineer. However, I am a bit skeptical, since I do not see electronics listed among the major engineering fields.
If I could get more information about the field such as salaries, jobs, and education, I would be very glad. Thanks
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Q: How can I find if a university's graduate program is accredited by IEEE?
Are MS studies in Electrical Engineering at the Southern Illinois University Edwardsville accredited by IEEE?
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Q: I am a second year student in electrical engineering. I have been assigned to write on "the scope of electrical engineering in the 21st century".
Would you please provide me with some guidance?
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Q: What are the current trends in power system stability?
I am interest in doing my project in that field.
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Q: If I want to convert 25 millivolts to volts I just move the point three places to the left, so it will look like this: 0.025 Volts.
How do I convert 45 kilovolts to volts?
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Q: I need information about wireless transmission of power.
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Q: I am an electrical engineering student. How do I find a project that uses the 'RENEWABLE ENERGY' concept?
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Q: BACKGROUND: We live in Sierra Vista, AZ, about 70 miles SE of Tucson. My 17 year old son is a high school senior and wants to become an engineer, but is still undecided which engineering sub-category he wants to specialize in. He is interested in robotics and maybe nanotechnology. He has taken Advanced Placement classes in English, Mathematics and Physics. He already has earned some college credit by signing up for Dual-Credit classes. We are split over 2 options: 1) having him attend for the first 2 years a community college which has a 2-year Pre-Engineering Program, and then have him attend a traditional university for the last 2 years of college; or 2) having him start as a freshman in a traditional 4-year institution.
QUESTIONS:
What, if any, are the pros and cons of both options? Is there an industry bias out there when it comes to hiring an applicant who either completed a 4 year program right away or first did a 2 year program and then finished up a 4 year program?
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Q: Are there any professional examinations available in the electronics and telecommunications engineering field? Where do I get the listings of these examinations, and how do I apply for them? Who is eligible to write such examinations?
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Q: What kind of salary range should a electrical engineer in the United States with a Master of Science degree in software engineering expect with 9 years of experience?
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Q: How does the career outlook for Computer Engineering versus Electrical Engineering look? What are the differences in the degrees?
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Q: My 17 year old son likes small schools, and is at the Early College at Guilford College (North Carolina, US)- as a high school junior he is taking all college courses including physics and calculus right now. He might want to be an engineer, but is thinking about staying at Guilford College and doing a physics degree, then maybe doing a master's in engineering. His main interest is aerospace engineering. What are the pros and cons of this strategy? He really likes small schools, and I can't find small engineering schools in the southeast.
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Q: How much do engineers usually get as salary?
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Q: I am a junior Electrical Engineering major and I have been contemplating changing my major in light of the current difficulty I have been having in several of my classes. I don't want to give up because I have a genuine interest in engineering but I wonder if I will be able to achieve success not only in future classes but in the working world as well, given my performance so far. I was wondering if there was ever a point in your studies where you felt so frustrated and doubtful of yourself that you felt like giving up on engineering. If so, what motivated you to continue and what advice can you give to someone who, like me, is thinking about quitting?
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Q: I am a freshman attending a community college in the US, currently working toward the degree "Associate of Science in Electrical Engineering." I have recently acquired a taste for business as well, and am wondering if it is plausible to study both business and electrical engineering. Are there any career paths that integrate the two, and if so, would it be better to study them at the same time or one before the other?
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Q: I wanted to know how good the life of an engineer is....if a person is a computer engineer or a civil engineer would he (or she) be able to live life to the fullest and earn good money for himself and his family ? Also I want to know how a person in the given fields spends his/her day.
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Q: I want to work in designing entertainment systems (lights, control, FX, communication, etc.) Do firms in this industry hire Electrical, Electronic, or Computer Science Engineers? (Do they prefer one kind of engineering degree over another or is it all the same?) Also – can you refer me to resources within this highly specialized field of work?
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Q: My question is about computer networks and communications. How does the Ethernet work at the MAC layer? Where can I find an explanation of the way a packet is converted into a frame and sent into a network?
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Q: I write from New South Wales, Australia. My marks in the High School Certificate (HSC) are a bit low, and I am concerned about admissions to university studies in electrical engineering. Do you have any pertinent advice? If a student gets low percentage on the HSC, does that mean that the student is not suitable for engineering? Do HSC marks affect the future course of the student?
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Q: What type of academic degrees are offered in engineering, and how long does it take to study for them?
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Q: What programs or classes does one need to take in order to be successful in automotive engineering? Can you provide samples of listing courses in automotive engineering from an established university or college?
What job prospects you get or need in this field?
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Q: I have heard the term "Financial Engineering". Is this an engineering field? How does it differ from financial analysis or stock analysis? Where can I study it?
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Q: What activities and coursework would you recommend to a high school student interested in civil engineering?
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Q: I am a second year business technology student. I am pursuing an undergraduate degree in electronics and communications. Can you provide insight on which (electronics or communications) has more diversified job opportunities and higher salaries?
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Q: What is the latest news in the area of mobile communications?
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Q: Which does engineering require more of, physics or math? If I am quite proficient in mathematics; can I handle an engineering course?
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Q: I am a final year Mechanical Engineering student struggling to find a topic for my Senior project. Do you have ideas or resources where I can find potential projects?
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Q: I have a Bachelor’s degree in electrical engineering and now working on Master of Engineering in power systems and automation. I concentrate on large scale systems. Can you suggest some good books on the subject?
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Q: I would like to ask some questions about an engineering career for a school project related to my applied engineering class.
1)What is your typical day like?
2)What are you current responsibilities?
3)What/Who influence your career choice?
4)What are the most/least rewarding things about being and engineer?
5)What qualities do you feel defined a successful engineer?
6)Is writing involved in your work, if so what kind?
7)What courses were the most useful in preparing you for you job?
8)What would you change about your education if you could?
9)What advice do you have for potential engineers?
We have sent your question to an engineer who has graduated with a B.Sc. in Computer Engineering in 2003 and now works for a large aerospace contractor in the United States.
More relevant information is available on this site under “Life of An Engineer.”
1) What is your typical day like?
I show up at work between 7:00 and 7:30AM (I am an early riser) and stay until about 4:00PM. I usually do technical project work between 7:30 and noon or 1PM – namely, read technical material, work on design and programming, perform testing, and collect data. I try to isolate myself from other matters during these hours.
In the afternoon I read e-mail (never before 1PM! It can be very distracting). I answer only the most urgent e-mail and telephone calls that were made in the morning. I ignore a lot of less-than-urgent mail because e-mail is a huge time sink. I review postal mail (most of it is “junk mail”).
I usually spend the afternoon in meetings –with my management, research and development collaborators, and technicians and co-op students who work for me. I try not to take too much work home but sometimes I do. This is particularly true when we work on a big proposal.
I am away from the main plant where my office is about 45 working days a year. I meet clients and sponsors of our work, fly to work meetings with colleagues in other plants, and go to technical conferences.
2) What are you current responsibilities?
I am a design engineer with a large aerospace company that does work mostly for the US government.
3) What/Who influence your career choice?
My father. He introduced me early to the beauty and creativity of the engineering process, and instilled in me the realization that engineering is a useful and in fact noble profession.
4) What are the most/least rewarding things about being and engineer?
My designs are used by many people. Some of the work that I did has been incorporated in early warning and communication systems that are being used by military personnel. Other designs are part of commercial devices that my company sells. I feel very good that people in tens of thousands, if not hundreds of thousands, are using the output of my creative thinking. I believe their life is a bit easier and more efficient due to my work.
5) What qualities do you feel defined a successful engineer?
A. Solid technical knowledge and the desire and ability to continue learning all the time.
B. Strong self discipline and the ability to self manage.
C. Good organizational skills, clear thinking, “keeping your eyes on the prize” at all times.
D. Good communication skills.
E. Flexibility.
F. Good reading of the technical scene, our customers, our competitors and our own management.
G. Patience and resilience. Grace under pressure.
6) Is writing involved in your work, if so what kind?
I write memoranda to my management, the people who work for me, and colleagues and collaborators. I write parts of proposals, technical manuals and literature that accompanies our products. Sometimes I prepare formal presentations and – more rarely – public addresses and speeches. About half of my time is spent on writing.
7) What courses were the most useful in preparing you for you job?
None, really. The ability to be a successful engineer does not come from this or that course. It comes from getting into the habit of learning and from developing the ability to absorb, filter and organize useful material from many classes and from reading. There are of course some classes I liked more than other, but the technical knowledge I need for my work was acquired mostly after I graduated, and though it was based on what I learned at the university, it was not directly drawing from it.
8) What would you change about your education if you could?
I would take more courses that complement my technical “menu” – such as classes in economy, business, and law.
9) What advice do you have for potential engineers?
Go for it. Engineering is one of the most vibrant, exciting and interesting ways to make a living while contributing to society and conducting a satisfying and intellectually-rich career.
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Q: Can you provide a few references and links to sites where I can learn about better communication skills?
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Q: Most of the levee failures in New Orleans were along sections of structures that contain long, narrow canals extending deep into the reach of the pump houses. This setup creates many additional miles of levees and thus additional flooding risk into in the heart of the city.
Since the canals are essentially enormous "open-face" drain pipes, couldn't large tunnels or pipelines carry water discharged from the pump houses out to the lake where pumps could lift the it over the higher (and better built) lakefront seawall?
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Q: I am a final year Electrical and Electronics Engineering student. Can you suggest some new and good final year projects related to aviation or avionics, control systems, and robotics and automation.
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Q: I applied and got admission to the MSc programs in Electrical Engineering at the University of Adelaide (Australia) and a US school (name withheld). The US school defines itself as "a premier metropolitan university" and offers BS and MS degrees (but not PhD
degrees) to its electrical engineering students.
Which school should I choose?
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Q: How does Automotive Engineering differ from Mechanical Engineering? Where can I study for an Automotive Engineering Degree?
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Q: Can you give advice and references on effective technical writing?
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Q: I am an Electric Power Engineer and I am looking for a Certificate Program in Protection and Relays for Electrical power Systems from an official institute or organization in North America.
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Q: What is a DSP dataflow unit? What does it actually contain?How do we control the components in the dataflow unit? How can we use this dataflow unit in the implementaion of FFT algorithms?
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Q: I am a first year engineering student. Could you please recommend some books that helped you when you were freshmen?
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Q: I am student for a baccalaureate degree - in the final year of an instrumentation and control program. I want to do graduate work in biomedical instrumentation, preferably in Canada. What are my options and what are the associated expenses?
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Q: I live in Karachi, Pakistan. I want to study for the Bachelor of Engineering degree in either Electrical Engineering or Electronics Engineering. Which one do you advise me to pursue considering that I plan to pursue graduate studies abroad?
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Q: How does a rocket lift up?
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Q: I just graduated with a Bachelor of Science in electrical engineering degree and am currently working in the Philadelphia area. I am trying to go back to school part time, for my Master of Science degree (and maybe my PhD eventually). I was wondering what the best route would be if I like control theory. Most of the programs I have talked to, in EE, are not oriented towards controls. Would it be better to head towards a mechanical or aeronautical degree?
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Q: I am a final year student pursuing a Bachelor of Science Degree in electrical engineering and majoring in electronics. I studied digital IC design, analog IC design, and semiconductor technology (these subjects are part of my electives). With this academic background, what is the best field for me to enter a real job environment? I also like to know what are the criteria and expectations people in the industry are using when they seek fresh graduates.
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Q: I am a student of electrical engineering, working on a spark generator. Can you provide some references?
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Q: I am a student of mechanical engineering, in my final year toward a baccalaureate degree. I recently developed interest in the field of chemical engineering. How should I proceed?
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Q: I am enrolled in a chemical engineering program. I would like to learn more about the job responsibilities of chemical engineers, and on the prospects of finding a rewarding and meaningful job in this field.
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Q: What are Variable Speed Drives?
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Q: I am an electrical engineer working for the government of Ethiopia. How can I learn about opportunities for graduate education abroad? How
about financial aid?
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Q: I am a student from Mumbai, India. I have to decide whether to do a Bachelor of Engineering in 1) Electrical Engineering; 2) Electronics Engineering; or 3) Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering. Which one will be the best, considering that I want to study later toward a Master of Science degree abroad? Also, will my choice affect my ability to pursue a Master of Science degree in Avionics?
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Q: Can you please tell me what the difference is between a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc) degree in Aeronautical Engineering and Bachelor of Engineering (B. Eng) degree in the same field? If I obtain a Bachelor of Science in Aeronautical Engineering, what are my post-graduation opportunities?
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Q: Please provide information on the role of science and technology in developing African countries
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Q: I am a senior in electrical engineering at the University of Texas in El Paso (UTEP), and am interested in a Co-op job for Summer 2007. Where do I look for such a job?
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Q: I have completed my B.E in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. What are my options with respect to studies toward a Master of Science or Master of Engineering in related fields?
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Q: I am interested in a career in electronic engineering when I am older. What should I do to prepare before college?
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Q: A previous question discussed aviation, and I would like to know more about it. What kind of engineers do developers of avionics employ? Do I have to go to an aeronautics program in order to work in aviation? Will a degree in electrical engineering alone do?
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Q: My uncle used to be an EMC engineer, and speaks highly of the discipline. What are current trends in this aspect of electrical engineering? With the proliferation of wireless systems, I seems to me that this could be a very interesting occupation.
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Q: Which software has the ability to simulate WiMax (IEEE 802.16)Technology?
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Q: I am a student of Electrical Engineering specializing in Power Engineering. What are the job opportunities available in this field?
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Q: What is a transformer? Can a transformer convert AC to DC? DC to AC? Change the voltage or current of DC? Change the AC supply frequency?
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Q: My daughter is a senior in high school, and wants to study Engineering. There are many fields of engineering and I do not know where to start. Do you recommend any Engineering major in particular, and which one has room for growth in the future with a good salary?
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Q: What is computer engineering all about?
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Q: I am an undergraduate student studying toward the Bachelor of Science
(BS) degree in electronics. Can you recommend good universities where
I can specialize in avionics?
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Q: I am about to take several exams - what is the best way to study?
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Q: As a design engineer, could I work for a firearms manufacturing company, designing weapons?
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Q: What is frequency domain analysis? what is the difference between time domain and frequency domain analysis ?
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Q: What is Tribology? Where can I find more information about the subject?
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Q: I have just finished my 12th grade and plan to enroll in an Electrical and Electronics Engineering program. I love working in airports. I wish to do jobs such as supervising flights before take-off rather than flight designing or that kind of work. My ambition is to become an Aeronautical engineer (which I plan to do for my Master's degree).
I would like to know whether it is possible to pursue Aeronautics after obtaining an Electrical Engineering baccalaureate degree. Should I take Mechanical Engineering or any other branch instead?
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Q: I am doing my undergraduate engineering studies in instrumentation and control. What are the directions available to me for post graduation (MS - Master of Science) studies?
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Q: What is the application of Geometry to Civil Engineering?
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Q: Can one implement Steganography in MATLAB?
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Q: Please give details of IEEE standards of stringing and tensioning of
high tension transmission lines.
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Q: I want to know more about Electrical Engineering as a course of study. Can you also supply a list of textbooks?
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Q: I am a third-year student of electronics engineering. I believe I
have an idea for a new method of generating electricity, but have not
done any testing and do not have any documentation. What should I do?
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Q: I am an undergraduate in Mechanical Engineering. I would like to know
how this discipline is practiced in the real world.
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Q: I am student from Sudan, who previously studied in a pre-university program in Malaysia. I am looking for opportunities for additional studies in engineering. Can you provide some advice?
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Q: How much homework do you have?
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Q: Hi, I'm a current engineering student (I have an A.A. in Pre-engineering) pursuing an electrical/computer engineering degree and would like to know what school supplies will be needed for a Junior engineering student. Also what type of computer would be recommended.
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Q: I am a holder of a B. Eng degree from a notable university in Nigeria.
I wish to further my education by applying for graduate studies in
Information Technology but I am not sure I can get admission to a
university in any country by September 2006. I will probably need a
scholarship or financial aid in order to be able to attend.
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Q: How hard are the courses…I hear it's really tough!
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Q: My question is about the accreditation process. In my university we
offer a Systems Engineering program, and we would like to know what
are the ABET criteria for this engineering program. Our program is
oriented to software and the integration of hardware and software to
solve problems in different organizations. I want to know if we can
get substantial equivalency for our Systems Engineering program from
ABET, and what criteria to meet.
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Q: I am a sophmore in College, I know that I want to study engineering, but can't determine from: Electrical or Mechanical. I am not sure what exactly an electrical or mechanical engineer does, so as an engineer would you provide me more information to so that I can steer myself into the right direction? Thank you, I appreciate your help.
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Q: What are the most frequently asked questions that you get from students? and counselors, if they are different for each please specify.
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Q: I'm doing my comp sciences engineering and I'm having a lot of trouble about deciding my career ahead. Can you please tell me what are the different aspects of computer science engineering....I mean apart from software do I have any other direction to lead my career?
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Q: Which areas of engineering are most in demand?
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Q: I'm really interested in the environment… as an engineer would I have a chance to work outside?
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Q: Most of the engineering projects I've done in high school have been working in teams….do you work in teams a lot, or more on your own?
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Q: Right now I am in my final year in electronics and communication engineering. I have great interest in R & D sector. I have already published around 20 papers in various conferences. But as far as a career in the R & D sector is concerned, I have not found any opportunities. I have been offered a well paying software job. What should I do? Should I take the software job?
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Q: Sir or Ma’am, I'm a first year engineering student willing to make some working models. I want to know how I can make a FM transmission set. Please let me know in a simple style so that I can make it on my own without involving any tedious circuits or so.
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Q: I am a student of Electrical Engineering in Pakistan. I have yet to decide amongst the 4 majors offered by my university: Communication and Electronics, Power and Software. I have aptitude in Communication and Power. The major deciding factors for me will be which one of these two fields has more demand and higher salary! Can you please guide me? Which one should I opt?
Thanking you in anticipation,
Umer.
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Q: If you had to do it all over again, would you be studying engineering?
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Q: How did you decide which university to attend? Did you apply to several?
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