What are Engineering and Biomedicine?

Engineering is the art of applying science to commerce and industry.  Mechanical, civil, chemical, electrical, design, sales, manufacturing, and research are some of the many categories engineers fit into, but they all share the objective of applying creativity and technology to improve our lives. Engineers create a great variety of things, including cell phones, computers, highways, skyscrapers, bridges, and airplanes.

Biomedicine involves taking biology and physiology from the research laboratory to the operating table. It applies science to clinical practices of physicians, nurses and technicians.  Opportunities in this field are growing because of the rapid advances in technology, the need to provide culturally appropriate healthcare and education to the public.

Career Focus:

Chemical Engineer

Chemical Engineers work with problems of chemical, biochemical, and physical changes in the composition of matter. They design chemical plant equipment and devise processes for use in the manufacture of chemicals; related products such as gasoline, synthetic rubber, plastics, composite materials, detergents, cement, paper; and other manufactured goods which may utilize these products. They may also conduct tests throughout the production process to determine the degree of control over variables such as density, temperature, specific gravity, and pressure. They also may conduct research to develope new and improved chemical manufacturing processes, for a range of products from plastics to make-up.

Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics

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