Do you have a future in engineering or computer science? Gary Martin Assistant Dean School of Engineering and Computer Science
Minimum Engineering and Computer Science Requirements Strong math abilities Above average English abilities Potential personal interests in some aspect of applied science Believe it or not, that’s all you really need! But keep reading!!
Out of your element?? Mechanical, electrical, or building-inclined Software/HTML buff Academically-giftedCreative Strong “people” and “communication” skills You only need ONE of the following personal attributes to be able to find a fulfilling “niche” in the Engineering and Computer Science world
Mechanically- or electronically inclined Industrial or mechanical settings Construction sites Testing sites Meet John Paoluccio and Wilmer Awayan
Software/HTML Buff Loves software and computers!! Teaches him/herself lots Reads computer magazines Knows all kinds of tools, tricks, resources, etc. Meet Dan Bystrom
Academically-gifted Top of the class in math and science Minimum gpa of 3.5 Theoretical kind of a person Probably wants an advanced degree Meet Andy Nonaka
Creative Tinkers with everything a little bit Probably artistic Maybe more of a follower Probably humorous Meet Roland Rutland and Catherine Ellis
“People”/“Communication” Skills Initiative Tends to be a leader Active in lots of clubs Tempted to major in business Meet Lani Dodge
“Career Options” Matrix Creativity People Skills Written Comm. Skills Oral Comm Skills Graduate Degree Technical Ability Astronaut Design Engineer Engineering Project Manager Entrepreneur High School Teacher Lawyer Medical Doctor Professor Research Sales/Marketing Engineer Test Engineer Engineering faculty scored each of the top attributes for their importance for the given potential career paths listed – Scale of 1-10 (10 = important)
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