<p>I'm a junior in HS and I'm interested in studying BME, possibly prostheses (so I'd probably be required to know more about EE/ME). I know a little about BME, but I'd like to know more about the actual field and the kinds of things I would be required to do--not only to ensure that it's something I'd want to major in, but possibly put myself at an advantage with understanding certain subjects in college. Can anyone recommend some things I could do to gain more experience in the field or do something on my own to learn more about it? Maybe read certain books/papers and research particular subjects on my own? I'm sorry if my question is too vague...I just don't know where to even start. Any help would be appreciated! (:</p>
<p>DS recently took a job that has prosthetics as their main product goal. He has a BS in ME and an MS in CS (applications/HCI). He has some experience in the “monkey arm” as an undergrad, however, this experience is based on applications of basic ME engineering . He has not taken either robotics or any bio courses. Based upon his experience, I think it would be wise to learn about mechanical and electrical/CS basics.</p>
<p>oh, okay. So courses and readings in electrical/mechanical engineering then…Just wondering, is there anything specific discipline or subject in ME/EE that you would recommend that I research or read up on?
Thank you for your help!</p>
<p>Just worry about graduating high school and leave the college stuff for when you enter college.</p>
<p>raechelli, in college there is something called cooperative education where you alternate school and work terms in your specific field. That’s how you can gain work experience in your field before entering the work force.</p>
<p>The problem and advantage of technology is that what you learn today is obsolete tomorrow.</p>