Biomedical Engineering for Undergrad
My son is trying to decide between Purdue, Upitt and Case Western for Biomedical Engineering. Cost wise it is the same. Can someone provide some pointers to help us decide which one to commit to? We...
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Im trying to weigh the +’s and -‘s of these schools to decide which is best. Ive read that the engineer SAT score is typically a bit higher than the schools entrance so ive made this list accordingly....
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I am in the process of researching different engineering that best suits me. I love chemistry, physics, astronomy, and space exploration. I have also played the game Outlast: Whistleblower, where the...
View ArticleAstrophysics and aerospace engineering
My question is, is it possible to get a bachelor's and master's in aerospace engineering, and then get a PhD in astrophysics? Or will I need to start undergraduate again to get a firm understanding in...
View ArticleColleges for Mechanical Engineering
My HS junior son wants to study mechanical engineering. He is thinking of applying to Purdue, University of IL, University of WI-M, VA Tech, NC State and Georgia Tech would be his first choice but not...
View ArticleMasters of Chemical Engineering
I am currently a Chemistry BS major but I am interested in chemical engineering. I am unsure if I want to pursue a Ph.D in ChemE/Chem so instead I was looking at terminal ChemE masters degrees. What...
View ArticleMechanical vs. Aerospace
Apologies if this isn't the right forum, but welcoming any thoughts/guidance/suggestions. My son was accepted FYE and considering between a school that doesn't have Aerospace (UW-Madison) and focus on...
View ArticleBiomedical Engineering?
Hi I wanted some advice on picking biomedical engineering as an undergraduate major. I read varying reports. It seems to be a jack of all trades engineering major according to many. Job prospects seem...
View ArticleShould I get a second BS or go for MS?
Hey. I'm 31 and already have a BS in Justice studies from JMU. They didn't have an engineering program when I was there and I went a completely different route. After school I ended up running...
View ArticleLarge State School vs Small Tech School for female engineer?
Hi all, My daughter is still waiting on a few RD schools, but has already been accepted to some large and small schools for aerospace engineering or first/general engineering. Taking costs out of the...
View ArticleAutomotive Engineering Technology (AET)
On the ABET site, there are four accredited programs: Indiana State, Ferris State, UMN Mankato and Austin Peay. Does anyone have any experience with any of these programs, good or bad, or any...
View ArticleEngineering undergrad versus grad school
Seeking info about engineering in college, as an undergrad major versus graduate program. I have heard of ABET accreditation for undergrad programs. Does this exist at the grad level? Is it unusual for...
View ArticleComputer Engineering and a worried parent...
FYI I looked in the Parent Forum and couldn't find anything that would help so i thought I would post here. My son is graduating in May. He wants to major in Computer Engineering. He applied to only...
View ArticleUConn vs Rutgers for BME
Which school is better for biomedical engineering? They both cost about the same for me. Thnx!
View ArticleCalPoly SLO, Purdue, Virginia Tech, WPI... How to choose!
Someone suggested I place this in this forum area. My DS was accepted at CalPoly SLO, V Tech, Purdue, SDSU, UCR and WPI. He's still waiting to hear from the rest of the UCs but I think only Berkeley...
View ArticleME with interest in biology - which classes to take?
DS is a freshman ME major who also likes biology. He is not interested in medical school and, at this time, doesn't think he'll pursue graduate school right after his 4 year degree. He does not have a...
View ArticleMajoring in Physics or Engineering?
I am currently a freshman majored in physics and am interested in this area. But considering the practicality of the major, I plan to pursue mechanical/aerospace engineering in graduate study. So can I...
View ArticleBiomedical Engineering (no desire to become a doctor)
One of my daughters plans to study Biomedical Engineering. She has no desire to go to any medical school later. What are the career prospects and earnings potentials? Is graduate school necessary or...
View ArticleFuture UIUC Student Interested in Elec. Engineering
Hello, I am a future undergraduate attending UIUC in the Fall as an Electrical Engineering student. I was just curious about anyones experience as an EE major or an engineering major in general. I am a...
View ArticleSoftware Engineering Program Where You Can Still Have A Balanced Life (and...
Hello -- After researching a number of first hand accounts from current students in top tier comp sci programs outlining how they are not enjoying their college experience, have sacrificed their entire...
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