What kind of engineering would be good to study

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Discussion Overview

The discussion revolves around the decision-making process for selecting an engineering field of study, particularly focusing on electrical engineering, environmental engineering, biological engineering, and nanotechnology. Participants explore the balance between personal interest and societal importance in their choices.

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Main Points Raised

  • Some participants express a strong interest in electrical engineering, citing it as both enjoyable and crucial for modern society.
  • Others highlight the importance of environmental issues, biological engineering, and nanotechnology, suggesting these fields are critical for addressing pressing global challenges.
  • A participant emphasizes the need to follow one's passion, arguing that enjoyment in work is essential for long-term happiness.
  • There is mention of the potential overlap between electrical engineering and other fields, suggesting that one can integrate interests in environmental and biological applications within an electrical engineering framework.
  • Discussion includes the historical context of nanotechnology as an evolution of applying physics to smaller scales, particularly in electronics.
  • Environmental engineering is noted for its role in minimizing adverse impacts on the environment, with a focus on process engineering.
  • Another participant suggests that studying electrical engineering could lead to innovations that benefit environmental sustainability, such as recycling technologies at the nanoscale.
  • Software engineering is mentioned as a popular field, but the emphasis remains on pursuing what one feels best suited for.

Areas of Agreement / Disagreement

Participants generally agree on the importance of pursuing a field that aligns with personal interests, but there is no consensus on which engineering discipline is the best choice, as multiple competing views and considerations remain present.

Contextual Notes

Participants express various assumptions about the importance and enjoyment of different engineering fields, but these perspectives are not universally held, leading to an unresolved discussion about the best path forward.

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Double majoring is an option, but
Electrical engineering is the most interesting and of upmost importance and fun ,but areas such as nano technology, envionrmental issues and biological engineering really seem important in a concerning sort of way. As if they need to be studied also , biological things are important to know about for health reasons, and to be at the forefront of nano technology...
which to choose, what is fun (electrical) or what is important ( environmental science or engineering to save the Earth from pollution etc, biological engineering, or nano technology) ?
 
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The only bit of wisdom I can bestow upon you is to follow what you truly enjoy. It sounds like EE is your passion, but you're interested in being a socially conscious person (env. science, biomed, etc). That is all well and good but at the end of the day, if you don't truly enjoy what you do, you aren't going to be a happy person. Remember, you'll spend more waking time with your work (40+ hours/wk) than you probably will with your family/friends, so it needs to be of equal enjoyment and challenge to your non-work life. Also, remember that there is such a broad spectrum to EE that you will undoubtedly touch upon areas where you can overlap your knowledge with some of the others areas you mentioned.

Best of luck!
 
land_of_ice said:
Double majoring is an option, but
Electrical engineering is the most interesting and of upmost importance and fun ,but areas such as nano technology, environmental issues and biological engineering really seem important in a concerning sort of way. As if they need to be studied also , biological things are important to know about for health reasons, and to be at the forefront of nano technology...
which to choose, what is fun (electrical) or what is important ( environmental science or engineering to save the Earth from pollution etc, biological engineering, or nano technology) ?
They are all important and seem to be fun for those (or most) who practice.

Nano technology is just the latest in a long line of developments of applying physics to smaller scales. Electronics in particular has gone from large vacuum tubes to ever smaller diodes, transistors, and microcircuits.

Environmental engineering, particularly process engineering that is designed to minimize adverse impact on the environment is important.

Electrical engineering is important because most modern industrial societies are dependent on electronics and things electrical.
 
Astronuc said:
They are all important and seem to be fun for those (or most) who practice.

Nano technology is just the latest in a long line of developments of applying physics to smaller scales. Electronics in particular has gone from large vacuum tubes to ever smaller diodes, transistors, and microcircuits.

Environmental engineering, particularly process engineering that is designed to minimize adverse impact on the environment is important.

Electrical engineering is important because most modern industrial societies are dependent on electronics and things electrical.

Your post here is a good thing, clearly, studying EE could potentionally help the environment if some kind of technology could be developed for recycling purposes on a nano level or something along those lines.
 
Well you must go for the field you want to join or you really enjoy doing.Though Software engineering is very popular now a days but you should do what you think you will be best in.
 

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