Online Engineering Blog
Teaching relevant coursework is important for every graduate degree, but for online programs, Colin Drummond believes it offers an opportunity for a more flexible and valuable learning experience. Read on for a Q&A with Drummond.
You have a background in engineering, and you are considering your options for an advanced degree. Should you choose a Master of Engineering or a Master of Science in engineering program? Here, we cover the key differences when it comes to a Master of Engineering vs. Master of Science program, including curricula, competencies gained and career outcomes.
As all industries, including engineering, become more globalized, networked and responsive, employers are increasingly seeking flexible, collaborative engineers who can lead. Pursuing an engineering management degree is one way for engineers to set themselves up for success now and in the future. Read on for some of the benefits of earning an engineering management degree and reasons why you should consider studying online.
In 2020, COVID-19 sent America home from school. While some colleges and universities already had distance-learning programs in place, many more had to adapt rapidly to tools and systems that enable quality education while protecting students, faculty and support staff.
No matter what industry you’re in, making the jump to a leadership role can come with a number of challenges, especially in engineering fields where the skills that allow you to succeed as an engineer don’t necessarily translate into management. A good place to start is understanding the difference between titles. One of the most common questions: “What is the difference between a team lead and an engineering manager?” Without knowing the types of responsibilities for each position, it’s impossible to know whether they align with your own long-term career goals.
Would you trust your life to a robotic surgeon? How about your mental health? While some may be uncomfortable with the idea of a robot performing their surgery or comforting them in times of stress, it is becoming increasingly commonplace in the world of healthcare, where interest in (and funding for) medical robots within the field of biomedical engineering is rising.
By sharpening your engineering skill set, you can put yourself in a unique position to address some pervasive everyday problems. Which would you like to take on? For a little inspiration, take a look at some real-world everyday challenges, big and small, that have been alleviated by some rather innovative engineering solutions.
Engineers are critical to the advancement of society. They build the structures we inhabit, they create technologies that save lives and enable more efficient operations, they design convenient products and so much more.
Mechanical engineers are problem solvers who use technical expertise to create novel solutions that improve our lives. This broad statement, while true, is usually all that people really understand about the role of a mechanical engineer. Mechanical engineering is actually a specialization with considerably diverse career applications in a range of industries and roles.
When you think of St. Patrick’s Day, you probably think of crowds of jovial people wearing green, but did you know that St. Patrick is also considered the patron saint of engineers?