Areas that Combine Chemistry and Mech Engr?

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Discussion Overview

The discussion centers around identifying fields of study or specific job opportunities that integrate chemistry and mechanical engineering. Participants explore various interdisciplinary areas that leverage knowledge from both disciplines.

Discussion Character

  • Exploratory, Technical explanation

Main Points Raised

  • One participant mentions being a dual degree student in chemistry and mechanical engineering, seeking to narrow down potential career paths that utilize both fields.
  • Another participant suggests combustion as an obvious area that combines aspects of mechanical engineering and chemistry.
  • Materials science is proposed by multiple participants as a relevant field, highlighting its focus on molecular interactions and their effects on material properties.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on materials science as a significant area of intersection, while combustion is also mentioned but with less consensus on its relevance.

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The discussion does not delve into specific job roles or detailed applications within the suggested fields, leaving those aspects open for further exploration.

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I'm dual degreeing in chemistry and ME since I didn't have a specific area of interest. I'm now a junior and am just trying to narrow down what I want to do. It would be nice to find something that utilizes what I've been learning from both majors. What are some areas (fields of study or specific jobs) that combine chemistry and ME? Much appreciated!
 
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I am a MechE and I don't know anything about chemistry but the obvious answer to me is combustion.
 
Materials science.
 
+1 on materials science. The field involves how molecules interact and react (chemistry) while also observing how those interactions affect to overall material properties (mechanical).
 

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