• Question: What is an engineer?

    Asked by niamh to Rory, Roma, Mark, Jaz, Cathy on 16 Jun 2014.
    • Photo: Roma Agrawal

      Roma Agrawal answered on 16 Jun 2014:

      An engineer is someone who creates and designs stuff!

    • Photo: Jaz Rabadia

      Jaz Rabadia answered on 16 Jun 2014:

      An engineer uses problem solving skills and creativity to provide a solution to any problem you may have. They make life simpler and easier

      Jaz

    • Photo: Rory Hadden

      Rory Hadden answered on 16 Jun 2014:

      An engineer applies the most up-to-date science and some creativity to solve problems.

      Rory

    • Photo: Cathy Fraser

      Cathy Fraser answered on 16 Jun 2014:

      Someone who uses maths, science, creativity and common sense to solve problems and puzzles in every part of life!

    • Photo: Mark Greaves

      Mark Greaves answered on 17 Jun 2014:

      This is what Wikipedia says:
      An engineer is a professional practitioner of engineering, concerned with applying scientific knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity to develop solutions for technical, societal and commercial problems. Engineers design materials, structures, and systems while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety, and cost. The word engineer is derived from the Latin roots ingeniare (“to contrive, devise”) and ingenium (“cleverness”).

      The work of engineers forms the link between scientific discoveries and their subsequent applications to human needs and quality of life.

      I couldn’t agree more!

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