Coffee-cubicle/work-dinner-bed: Repeat x 5Pfff….try again! There is so much more to Eng life than working. Newsflash! Engineers are people too, they like things and stuff and things and stuff just like everyone else!
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What’s one thing you wish you knew about engineering back when you were in high school? Back when I was in high school I definitely expected all of the math, physics, and science to be included in my undergraduate Aerospace Engineering program. However, one thing I didn’t expect was the amount of collaboration, leadership, and […]
What’s one thing you wish you knew about engineering back when you were in high school? When I was in high school I had no idea that I would be working in technology let alone enter in to the engineering world. This field is so diverse that the opportunities are endless. I guess I would […]
Eat breakfast everyday: This may seem obvious but a healthy diet and a good breakfast in the morning is essential to starting the day right and having enough fuel to get yourself through those tough math problems! Procrastinate less: The quicker you get your homework done, then the more time you have to recharge! Resting […]
Perfect your time management skills so you study effectively, make time for self-care and spend time with your friends and family.” Sheila (4th-year Industrial Engineering) Take breaks and study in groups so that you don’t completely isolate yourself.” Jeffrey (3rd-year aerospace engineering) Everyone learns differently, so try different ways of studying and find what’s most […]
We know December has passed, but the snow just means it’s a perfect time to stay indoors, grab a hot chocolate and craft! Tinkering Trees The Tinkering Trees activity is simple, fun, AND festive! Supplies: 4 washers per tree, decreasing in size Multiple 5/8″ diameter bolts in different lengths for different sized trees (one per […]
Decisions, Decisions. If you think back to your days in high school, having to figure out your future in your last year can be daunting. Even if you’re somewhat sure of what you want to study, how do you know for sure? How do you go forward feeling confident and ready to take on new […]
1. Mouse Trap To win this game you take turns to build the trap and then try to spring it on your opponent’s mouse without yours getting caught! Problem solving and innovation is the key to being an engineer, and this will test your strengths in both! 2. Jenga Jenga is a game of careful […]
Jin Yan is a postdoctoral scholar in FSU and a product development engineer in General Capacitor Int. LLC. She is also a recipient of the Amelia Earhart Fellowship from Zonta International, a fellowship that gives financial aid to women studying aerospace science. She knows the value of studying science and the importance of women being […]
Finishing high school and trying to figure out what you want to do with your future can be a scary task. It may be that you already know what you want to do so the decision is easy, maybe you have a parent who is an engineer and inspires you, or maybe you have had […]