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Decoding Engineering Jargon: Making Sense of Complex Projects

by wemadeit

Sometimes, when reading about different engineering projects, the words they use can make it feel like they’re speaking a completely different language! Have no fear, we’re here to break down some of these terms 👊:

⚙️ STEM: You’ve probably heard this one before, but maybe you don’t know what it stands for! STEM is an acronym that means science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.

⚙️ Sustainability: With climate change being a big concern for engineers, this term gets used a lot! It refers to using the Earth and its natural resources in a way that won’t compromise our planet, or negatively impact humans years down the road.

⚙️ Artificial Intelligence: Also known as AI, this refers to a computer or computer controlled robot that is able to carry out tasks that require some kind of thinking — meaning it normally would have to be done by humans!

⚙️ Machine Learning: This refers to technology that, through the use of AI, is able to learn and improve its systems and processes without being programmed — or from any help from humans. It’s able to do this by observing and studying patterns and data!

Sources:

Image Source: https://www.pexels.com/photo/young-annoyed-female-freelancer-using-laptop-at-home-3808008/

Sources: https://www.mcgill.ca/sustainability/files/sustainability/what-is-sustainability.pdf

https://www.britannica.com/technology/artificial-intelligence

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