Picking Electives for a Career in NASA: Physics vs Maths

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For a career at NASA focused on building or designing robots, spaceships, satellites, or rockets, selecting electives in systems theory is recommended over hardcore mathematics. Systems theory is deemed more applicable to aerospace and mechanical engineering roles. While a course in electronics can be beneficial, microelectronics may not provide as much value for this career path. The emphasis should be on practical applications relevant to aerospace engineering. Ultimately, prioritizing systems theory will better align with career goals at NASA.
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I will get to pick some non ME electives corresponding to a semesters coursework, and my interests lies in these fields. Which will be more useful? I know the former is more physics focused and the other is more hardcore maths. I want to work for NASA after college, building or designing robots/spaceships/satellites/rockets.
 
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For what you're interested in, and I'm basing this off of what you mentioned in your other thread, systems theory will be more useful for you as an AE/ME. It won't hurt to have a course in electronics, but I don't think taking courses in microelectronics is going to have more benefit than systems theory if you want to be an Aerospace/Mechanical engineer at NASA.
 

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