What is electrical engineering?
Electrical engineering is the study and application of things electrical. This may sound vague however it summarizes the field about as precisely as can be done. Electrical engineering is very broad and continues to grow with technology. As with all engineering fields it is based on applying science for the advancement and betterment of humankind. Engineering fields are usually seen as problem-solvers. So the question is, what problems do electrical engineers solve? Supplying energy to homes, maintaining electrical systems, creating more powerful circuitry, developing pace makers and everything in between. As the world becomes more dependent on electronics the role of the electrical engineer will continue to grow.
With so many variations in their work it is hard to describe the role of the average electrical engineer. What the engineer is interested in will change which the discipline he or she decides to pursue. Some may prefer medical applications while others will work with supplying energy. While their projects may set them apart most electrical engineers can be compared by a few aspects of their work. In general, electrical engineers work as a team. A good team of engineers will point out the flaws in each others' ideas and work together to produce the best solution. In electrical engineering the slightest slip in detail can cause a project to fail. This is why teams are such a common aspect of an engineer's career. Another comparison is an engineer's reason for pursuing the field. This is where problem-solving really becomes key. I have heard the term "an engineer's mind" many times and I think electrical engineers for the most part share a type of thought. It is not based on asking why something works but instead on how to make something work. This of course isn't true for every individual but it does say something about the field as a whole. Electrical engineers work to change the world around them.
So what is the purpose of this field? Why is it relevant to everyone? Modern society is built on technology. Electrical engineers are not the only ones using the things they work on. Almost everyone depends on electrical engineering to keep today's world running properly. As the world advances electrical engineers become more and more vital. The demand for a better power supply, better medical equipment, more powerful systems, and also the latest and greatest gadgetry continues to grow. Electrical engineers collaborate with dozens of other fields to meet these demands to the benefit of both suppliers and the consumers.
Very well put together, but in the first paragraph when answering what problems electrical engineers solve it seems more like you are stating what they do not the problems they solve.
ReplyDeleteI agree with Derek-only because it is more of a fragment than a sentence. It is good writing overall, but a bit dry. I would have like to see it relate more to me. I would have also liked specific examples when things have gone wrong, so I really understand the importance of a electrical engineer.
ReplyDeleteI like your post over all, it was very interesting. However, I feel the design could be changed up to be more appealing for the reader. I would like to see the paragraphs broken down into smaller more direct paragraphs and headings above each of those paragraphs.
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