4 major disciplines of engineering
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Other discipline
aerospace engineering
Aerospace engineers work with things such as airplanes, boats, trains, and those alike. It's an extension of civil engineering in a way. Aerospace engineering helps solve the problem of transportation in communities.
OTHER QUESTIONS
What is it about “engineering” that is common to all disciplines of engineering? That is, what makes an “engineer” an “engineer” regardless of the work one does?
What makes an engineer and engineer is that they all are trying to solve a problem in an innovative way. Any engineer's goal is to find a new and improved way of doing something.
Why do you think engineering has been called the stealth profession?
Because not many people actually see engineers at work. People don't normally use everyday things, and think about how it was made.
How is an engineer different from a scientist?
The difference between the two is that scientists create the theories on how something could work while engineers are the ones who bring it to life.
What interpersonal characteristics do you think are important to the success of an engineer of any discipline?
Patience, being able to take constructive criticism, and being able to get your point across to others.