Is There An Engineer Inside You?: A Comprehensive Guide to Career Decisions in Engineering - Softcover

Baine, Celeste

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1591260205 ISBN 13: 9781591260202

Publisher: Professional Publications, Inc., 2004

Synopsis

The perfect book for students considering a career in engineering! Is There An Engineer Inside You? provides a detailed description of the engineering profession and many engineering specialties. The book includes guidance on planning for an engineering career ? from selecting the right college to preparing career groundwork. Salary statistics and addresses of engineering societies are included. The book also provides insightful and inspirational information on various engineers and engineering feats. The book includes:

• Why a career as an engineer might be right for you
• Tips on choosing the right college and what to expect once you're there
• Alternatives to traditional engineering
• Salary information
• Recommended reading lists
• And much more!

"...an excellent resource for a high school career counselor or any student interested in becoming an engineer." -- The Science Teacher

"...provides a realistic look at the skills and training necessary to succeed in engineering..." -- Parent Press Magazine.

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About this title

About the Author

Celeste Baine received a degree in Electronic Engineering Technology from Heald Institute of Technology, her Bachelor of Science in Biomedical Engineering from Louisiana Tech University and her Masters of Education from the University of Phoenix. She has received the 2004 Engineering Dean's Council Award for the Promotion of Engineering Education and Careers, the National Collegiate Medical Professions Award, and won the National Collegiate Engineering Professions Award three years running. Ms. Baine is an avid lecturer and has spoken at NASA-SHARP, the Department of Defense, the Girl Scouts of America, the California Science Teacher's Association, the Association for Science and Technology Centers, and the Science Factory. Ms. Baine has also spoken to thousands of potential engineers in high schools, colleges and career centers throughout the United States and Canada.

Edition details

• Publisher: Professional Publications, Inc.
• Publication date: 2004
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1591260205
• ISBN 13: 9781591260202
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 2
• Number of pages: 193