So You Want to Be an Engineer?: What to Learn, What to Expect

This introduction to the engineering profession reflects on many personal experiences of engineers in laboratory, manufacturing, and other environments.  For the beginning engineering student, it helps to give a perspective on the real-world day-to-day life of a practicing engineer, including specialty areas, product development and testing, engineering tools, and soft skills needed for success.  This text provides highly practical advice for students entering the field and the workforce while also fulfilling our desire to help students succeed both academically and in their pursuit of employment.