I’m a student who enjoys and excels at math and science. I love biology and chemistry. I’m taking physics for the first time this year (I’m a senior) so I’m not sure how I’ll like it. I’m guessing I’ll like it, but I won’t want to be a major that is primarily physics. Because I like science and math, I’m strongly considering a STEM major. Also, I’m passionate about helping the environment; I’m interested in doing something like reducing waste, or air and water pollution. I’ve been considering engineering (biological engineering, environmental engineering, and chemical engineering) because I like how it involves science and math and how the whole purpose of it is to solve problems. However, I don’t think I fit the “engineer profile”; I’m not a “tinker” and I’m not super hands on. I can imagine myself in a lab doing research, but I can’t imagine myself in a factory with large machinery. What different STEM majors do you think are right for me?
I have 2 STEM kids - But I am not sure how either decided on that! But these links might help - Good Luck!
Try this link: http://www.purdue.edu/STEM/
Also this link: http://www.mccormick.northwestern.edu/academics/undergraduate/core-curriculum/engineering-first.html
Not all engineering is factory/machine based.
Have you considered civil engineering? (That’s building bridges, dams, roads, etc.) Have a look at this interview with a female civil engineer: http://www.theatlantic.com/business/archive/2016/08/civil-engineer/497744/
Engineering is a very large field. Factories and large machinery are just one part of it. I would begin listing the different things engineers do, but the list is so large that it encompasses virtually everything, so instead I’m just going to tell you to do some research on the different fields of engineering and all the possible industries/areas served by them.
Check out ISP at Northwestern
http://www.isp.northwestern.edu/
Thank you, ISP is probably something my son should look at too. If we want to SuperMatch similar program/majors, what would be the right search “key” to use pls? Is “undeclared to School of Science” a gd compromise?
At most schools, science departments are in “school of arts and sciences”. Undeclared can be done anywhere so that’s not gonna help.
As far as I know, ISP is pretty unique and more advanced than typical undergrad curriculum.
You really have the absolutely WRONG idea about what engineering is about. It’s about problem solving. Most of the time is spent in front of a computer screen crunching Excel spreadsheets-- that’s why investment banks are snapping them up.