Information for a beginner in mechanical engineering

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The discussion revolves around the experiences and inquiries of a new mechanical engineering student at IIT Bombay. The participant seeks insights into the mechanical engineering department, potential career paths in electrical power generation and astronomy, and current high-demand fields within mechanical engineering.

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  • Exploratory
  • Conceptual clarification
  • Debate/contested

Main Points Raised

  • The original poster expresses interest in pursuing a career in electrical power generation despite studying mechanical engineering, questioning the feasibility of this transition.
  • There is a mention of a strong interest in astronomical sciences and a desire to understand how a mechanical engineering background could lead to opportunities in that field.
  • One participant suggests that renewable energy sectors, specifically solar and geothermal energy, are currently in high demand within mechanical engineering.
  • Another participant highlights the diversity of mechanical engineering, mentioning marine engineering as a specialization and the potential for further research in various fields.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants have not reached a consensus on the best career paths or fields within mechanical engineering, and multiple views on the potential for cross-disciplinary opportunities remain present.

Contextual Notes

The discussion includes assumptions about the applicability of mechanical engineering skills to other fields and lacks specific details on how to transition into electrical power generation or astronomy.

Who May Find This Useful

New students in mechanical engineering, individuals interested in interdisciplinary applications of engineering, and those exploring career options in renewable energy and astronomy.

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Hi everyone!
This is my first post on these forums. I have successfully passed and secured an all India rank of 396 in IITJEE this year. I am going to study mechanical engineering in IIT Bombay. Hence i need some kind of an insight in this department.
My actual interest was in both, electrical and mechanical. But since i won't be getting electrical in IIT Bombay ( due to the usual high cutoffs ) , i will be getting mechanical there. What i actually want to ask is, being a mechanical engineer, can i think of any future in electrical power generation ?
Also, i am deeply interested in astronomical sciences,so being a mechanical engineer, how can i think of a future in astronomical field?
I am asking about future in other streams for an engineer of another stream, only to satisfy my interests in these fields. Also, which field in mechanical engineering right now is in high demand ? or highly regarded?
Thanks :)
 
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which field in mechanical engineering right now is in high demand ?

-Renewable Energy:
*Solar energy
*Geothermal energy
 
thanks for the help.
Please answer my other queries also ! thanks
 
Mech engi is a great and varied field to study...
There r a lot of fields where u could become specialist, and do further rsrch..
I am doing marine engi, which is also an extension of mech..
 

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