High School Engineering/Nature of Engineering

This chapter explores the nature of engineering. As you read this chapter, you will discover: what engineers do; some of the skills needed to be an engineer; various types of engineering careers and specializations; the educational requirements to be an engineer; licensure of engineers; the impact engineering has had on society; and some possible scenarios for the future of engineering.

Learning Objectives
After working through this chapter, you should be able to
 * describe what engineers do,
 * describe the education and skills necessary for engineering,
 * describe the impact of engineering on society.

Lessons

 * ../Discovering Engineering/
 * ../What Makes an Engineer?/
 * ../Global and Societal Impact of Engineering/