When you are a kid, your imagination goes non-stop! Who says that has to stop when you become a grown-up?
We read about a child who wanted nothing more to create, build, and bring her imagination to life. Remember Rosie Revere? Listen to Rosie's story again, here, read from OUTER SPACE:
We discussed what an engineer was in class, but maybe you need a reminder--that's okay! Check out this video review that answers the question, "What is an engineer?"
Now, what do engineers do? Well, it depends on what type of engineer we are talking about. There are many different categories within engineering, including these:
Let's look at a few of the options for those interested in becoming engineers. You could become a/an...
Aerospace Engineer: Designs aircraft and tests prototypes to make sure they function as designed | Earns about $115,200 each year
Agricultural Engineer: Solves problems related to agriculture
Biomedical Engineer: Designs prosthetic limbs and artificial organs, as well as the material used to manufacture them| Earns about $88,550 each year
Chemical Engineer: Solves problems that involve the production or use of chemicals
Civil Engineer: Design, builds, and supervises construction projects and systems| Earns about $86,640 each year
Electrical and Electronics Engineer: Designs and tests electrical equipment and systems| Earns about $99,070 each year
Environmental Engineer: Solves problems in the environment | Earns about $87,620 each year
Mechanical Engineer: design machines and other tools to help improve and expedite human life
Engineers must complete high school and college, receiving at least a four-year Bachelor's degree. More importantly, engineers must have the right attitudes and character traits to do the best job they can:
The types of engineers above are just a few of the kinds of engineers that help our world function. I encourage you to research these other types of engineers on Brain Pop and Epic Books!
Interested in learning more about careers in STEM? Check out these resources:
"Ada Twist, Scientist" Read-Aloud FROM SPACE: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q7TLqqct42M
"Iggy Peck, Architect" Read-Aloud: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=18B8WMJdTCQ
See the steps you need to take to become an engineer: https://www.thebalancecareers.com/how-to-become-an-engineer-525606
Read articles about the work of engineers on Newsela: https://newsela.com/subject/other/2000256831?utm_source=remind&utm_campaign=share&utm_medium=web