"Scientist investigates that which already is; Engineers create that which has never been". This was quoted by famous scientist Albert Einstein. The engineers have a dominant role is the development of technology. It is quite noticeable that during the past decade the technology has developed over a wide range for user products. The big sized CRT displays were replaced by High Definition displays. The mobile phone size was reduced to almost half the size of the hand. These advancements wouldn't have been possible without the Engineers.
In the past engineers who graduated were sought after by technology firms and construction firms. Today this trend has changed to a situation where engineers are wanted by a wide variety of fields including the Banking, Commerce, Finance and Logistic institutions. This is due to the skills they have in systematic thinking and logical reasoning. These qualities enable them to excel in almost any fields they are in.
The art of systematic thinking and logical reasoning was attained by the new development in the educational system. The universities are not only focussing on the core modules required for engineering. They have started to train engineers with some extra out of core modules which can help them to acquire skills in many other fields.
The way an engineer deals with the problems are different from the way a non-engineer thinks. They analyze the complex problems in a logical manner and come to a solution in an orderly way. During this process of solving a problem they also redefine the problem and make the solution perfect and advanced. This way of approaching a complex problem is due to the versatility of engineering education.
As a matter of fact the demand for engineers is never going to cease. With the days passing by fast the engineers are being involved in many conventional non-engineering fields. Our educational system is ready produce engineering graduates for tomorrow’s challenges.
I strongly agree that the way an engineer deals with the problems are different from the way a non-engineer thinks. I used to work part-time in DBS during my polytechnic days and my DBS bank manager encourage me to be a part of the team due to my engineering background.My bank manager said that they prefer hiring those with engineering background due to our analytical way of thinking. The way we analyze and approach problems are very systematic and detailed.
ReplyDeleteYes, I agree with you that engineers in the past were concentrating only on the engineering fields but now due to their systematic analysis and thinking, they can be seen in wide range of fields.
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