Lorri asked Monique Frize, Carleton University and University of Ottawa Added 3 days AGO How can I get back into engineering? Good evening - I am a 50 year old woman and haven't used my engineering degree. I want to use my degree. I realise I need to update my skills. What do I need to do to get back to engineering? Related to Engineering Skills, Environmental, Mechanical, Self Doubt, Unique Challenges Answers 0
EngineerGirl Team Added 11 days AGO What happens when something goes really wrong? People say that failure is part of engineering and that you’re supposed to learn from it and everything. But that mostly sounds like school projects or designs that don’t work right away. Real failure can be a lot bigger. What if a car you design catches on fire and hurts someone? Or what if you make something and find out too late ... Answers 11 Linda Schadler, University of Vermont Answered 11 days AGO This is a fantastic question. In a really good engineering culture, instead of placing blame, there is a study into what went wrong. Was it a materials failure? A process failure? A systems failure? Careful work is done to determine what led to the ... Kim Linder, Honeywell FM&T Answered 11 days AGO Engineers will always work in teams, and have many reviews, perform simulations, and perform testing, to ensure the end product works as it should. The reviews will bring people from other projects and/or disciplines. They bring a fresh set of eyes to ... Kate Fay, Verizon Answered 11 days AGO This is a great question! Most engineers do the best they can to avoid any major issues like you listed. My company has a program called prepare, pause and confirm, where we enforce the need to prepare for any work that is occurring, pause if something ...
Yashika asked Karen Panetta, Tufts University Added 12 days AGO Can I become a cloud computing specialist if I'm bad at math? I am in eighth grade and very bad at math but I want to become a cloud computing specialist and get an IT engineering degree when I grow up. Can I do it? Related to Choosing a Degree, Computer, Difficult Classes, Math & Science, Preparation for College, Self Doubt, Software Answers 0
Evangel asked Nance Dicciani, RTM Vital Signs, LLC Added Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at 2:41 PM What do you think you've done that influenced engineering today? Or what something you think that is influential in engineering? This may be a very broad question but I am researching the Influence of engineering, whether it was you (no matter what size) or just an opinion of somebody else's influence in the engineering category I guess I would call it. Related to Engineering Branches, Engineering Skills Answers 0
Royalty asked Priya Singha, University of Georgia Added Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 11:41 AM What is your job like? Do you like it? Do you ever want to quit? Related to Work Environment, Working with People Answers 0
Royalty asked Stacy Anderson, Verizon Added Friday, January 16, 2026 at 6:53 PM What is the best thing that you made or fixed? Or your favorite thing you made or fixed. Related to Engineering Skills Answers 0
Carter asked Charlene Borja, Eastern Western Connection Added Friday, January 9, 2026 at 3:01 PM Did you finish your thesis on microplastics? Did you finish your thesis on microplastics? (I saw it was in your goals) Related to Climate Change, Medicine, Sustainable Development Answers 0
Grace asked Fei Xia, University of California, Irvine Added Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 6:43 PM What is the hardest part of being an engineer? I'm curious whether it's something you expected going in, or something that surprised you. Related to Engineering Skills, Work Environment, Working with People Answers 0
Liam asked Amy Elliott, Oak Ridge National Laboratory Added Wednesday, January 7, 2026 at 8:56 AM Math and mechanical engineering If I'm not good at certain types of math can I still be a mechanical engineer? Related to Choosing a Degree, Difficult Classes, Machines, Math & Science, Mechanical, Unique Challenges Answers 0
Ellie asked Tara Astigarraga, IBM Added Friday, January 2, 2026 at 4:28 PM What is your favorite problem you solved and how did you solve it? I'm especially curious about what made the problem interesting or challenging, and whether your solution changed along the way. Related to Computer, Machines, Unique Challenges Answers 0
Emma asked Kristen Young, Verizon Added Thursday, January 1, 2026 at 10:41 AM Trouble with Math How come I can do math by myself but when we do it as a class I can't do it? It is like I don't understand the math. Related to Difficult Classes, Math & Science, Self Doubt, Working with People Answers 0
Maggie Added Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at 1:23 AM What classes do you have to take to do what you do What classes do you have to take to be an aerospace engineer? What are some specific aerospace classes? Related to Aeronautical/Aerospace , Engineering Branches, Space Answers 1 Janelle Wellons, ispace Answered Thursday, January 15, 2026 at 5:55 AM Hello Maggie, I actually created a blog post on my website that answers this exact question! I had to take a diverse set of classes to graduate with a bachelor’s degree in Aerospace Engineering. I took everything from Biology to Control Systems and even ...
Diya Added Monday, December 29, 2025 at 12:15 PM What can I do to spark engineering interest at a young age? I am 13, and always trying out new things. I want to know if I am passionate about engineering soon, so I can start preparing for it and have no regrets. I am interested in space, and I am talented at math. I LOVE learning and understanding new things; it feels like a refreshing fulfillment. I think coding is cool, and I dabble in a little (tiny bit of HTML and Python). If there is anything I can read, do, or email, please let me know so I can find my passion. Related to Aeronautical/Aerospace , Civil, Environmental, Preparation for College, Space, Sustainable Development Answers 0