21 Things Every Future Engineer Should Know: A Practical Guide for Students and Parents

Short Description

  • Author : Pat Remick
  • Author : Frank Cook
  • Binding : Paperback
  • DeweyDecimalNumber : 371
  • EAN : 9781419535482
  • Edition : Original
  • ISBN : 141953548X
  • Label : Kaplan AEC Education
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  • Manufacturer : Kaplan AEC Education
  • NumberOfItems : 1
  • NumberOfPages : 224
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  • ProductGroup : Book
  • ProductTypeName : ABIS_BOOK
  • PublicationDate : 2006-11-01
  • Publisher : Kaplan AEC Education
  • ReleaseDate : 2006-11-01
  • Studio : Kaplan AEC Education
  • Title : 21 Things Every Future Engineer Should Know : A Practical Guide for Students and Parents

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Imagine being part of that long line of innovators stretching back to the beginning of time-the ones who brought civilization forward by looking at some human task and finding a way to do it better. Imagine standing among those who built the pyramids, designed the space shuttle, planned the aqueducts of Rome, and constructed the Panama Canal. Membership in this prestigious society is open-and you are invited to join. Welcome to the world of engineering. 21 Things Every Future Engineer Should Know is an indispensable tool for students considering engineering or already studying it-and the parents, teachers, and advisors who guide them.


2 Reviews

  1. Portsmouth Knitter says:
    Posted January 27, 2007 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    This book is an overview of the engineering profession like I’ve never seen before. Although it seems primarily written for high school and college students (and their parents), it also contains important tips for middle-school and elementary students. It belongs in every middle school, high school and college library and guidance office. Although it quotes some of the nation’s top engineers and teachers, as well as engineering students, it isn’t stodgy at all. Instead, it offers entertaining and easy-to-read advice on preparing for college and succeeding on campus and in the workplace, and also looks at salaries, employment trends, and fun things to do in the many engineering disciplines. It’s a must-read for any student thinking about engineering as a career.

  2. Always Cookin' says:
    Posted November 28, 2006 at 12:00 am | Permalink

    There’s a critical shortage of engineers these days–and especially a shortage of women engineers–and this is a great guide for kids who might be considering the field or wondering exactly what being an engineer means. I got this for my daughter and several of her friends, and donated it to the career office at their school. The book includes descriptions of different engineering fields, the type of work you’d be doing, the salary you can expect–plus suggestions on which high school classes and extracurricular activities would be good to get a student ready to study engineering in college. The authors interviewed many engineers for realistic details and included info on innovative career paths, including Engineers Without Borders. Best of all–the book is easy to read and interesting.

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