Engineering

by Susan E. Hamen

Overview

This title examines the positions of chemical, environmental, and computer engineer, as well as that of video game developer. The duties and responsibilities of the professional in each of these occupations are examined. Through profiles of Jason Trask, George Beatty, Jourdan Bennett, and Brian Colin, readers will get the sense of an engineer's life. Readers will learn about daily life in the engineering field, average salaries, and educational requirements and steps to securing one of these positions. Readers will learn what characteristics and interests make for a successful career in engineering, and a short self-evaluation analyses the prospective engineer's potential for success in the field. Also included are evaluations of each profession's potential market, and how to find work. Inside the Industry is a series in Essential Library, an imprint of ABDO Publishing Company.

Product Details

ISBN-13:	9781617147982
Publisher:	ABDO Publishing Company
Publication date:	01/28/2011
Series:	Inside the Industry Series
Pages:	112
Product dimensions:	6.20(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.50(d)
Lexile:	1130L (what's this?)
Age Range:	12 - 15 Years

Table of Contents

Chapter 1 Is an Engineering Job for You? 6

Chapter 2 What Is a Chemical Engineer? 14

Chapter 3 Would You Make a Good Chemical Engineer? 26

Chapter 4 What Is an Environmental Engineer? 34

Chapter 5 Would You Make a Good Environmental Engineer? 44

Chapter 6 What Is a Computer Engineer? 54

Chapter 7 Would You Make a Good Computer Engineer? 66

Chapter 8 What Is a Video Game Developer? 76

Chapter 9 Would You Make a Good Video Game Developer? 88

Get Your Foot in the Door 96

Professional Organizations 98

Market Facts 100

Glossary 102

Additional Resources 104

Source Notes 106

Index 110

About the Author 112