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Mechanical Engineers should focus on:

Computer and Applied Mathematics
Breadth and emphasis on fundamentals
Research skills
Analytical skills
Nuclear, Plasma, and Radiological Engineering
should focus on:
Planning, designing, and developing nuclear equipment
Communication skills
Research skills
Critical thinking
Decision making skills
Managerial skills
Interest in environment
Concern for health and safety of others
Agricultural Engineering focus on:
Machine design and development
Interest in biological sciences
Communication skills
Research skills
Critical thinking
Detail-oriented

Material Science Engineering focus on:

Physics and Chemistry
Computer expertise
Interdisciplinary background
Research skills
Problem-solving ability
Industrial Engineering focus on:
Design, plan, and control production and
service systems
Logistics and supply chain management
Technological background
Interpersonal skills
Research skills
Problem-solving ability
Computer skills
General Engineering focus on:
Technical expertise
Understanding of commercial feasibility
Critical problem solving skills
Strong communication skills
Ability to work in teams

Electrical & Computer Engineering focus on:

Design, development, and implementation
of products and services
Chemical Engineering focus on:
Management of operations and equipment
Technical and computer expertise
maintenance
Problem-solving skills
Trouble-shoot operations
Written and oral communication skills
Research and development
Research skills
Problem-solving ability
Computer skills
Civil Engineering focus on:
Visualize, design, and plan projects
Technical and computer expertise
Bioengineering focus on:
Interdisciplinary background
Communication skills
Research, design and fabricate instru Research skills
ments
Problem-solving ability
Ability to work in teams
Leadership and management of self and
Analytical skills
others
Problem-solving skills
Communication skills
Aerospace Engineering focus on:
Technical and computer expertise
Written and oral communication skills
Research skills
Problem- solving skills

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