Ever thought about making your own video game? Or programmed your calculator to do the quadratic formula on its own in between math class and lunchtime? If you want to learn more about these things and more, just ask Aaron below!
Hey peeps.So, now that you know who I am, you’re probably ready to find out what electrical engineering and computer science is if you don’t already know.Electrical engineering is the practice of creating electrical devices and systems which aid human kind.Computer Science is the study and development of computer software, or programs.You can see how these are intertwined.Electrical engineers make the hardware for which computer scientists or software engineers create programs.I have posted a game that I made.You should check it out.EECS is more than video games though.It is used to make technical devices such as computers, cellular phones, calculators, and much more.Stay tuned for more projects on EECS and why it is important.
If you’ve heard someone say “Mech E” in passing, they were probably referring to mechanically engineering. At MIT, Mechanical Engineers put Newtonian physics (also known as classical mechanics) to the test and apply them towards building robots or even sterling engines! Parhys and Michael talk a little bit more on what MechE mean:
Have you ever been on a bicycle before? How about a train? An airplane? A car? All modes of transportation were designed and created by mechanical engineers. Now, don’t confuse ‘mechanical engineer’ with ‘mechanic’. While it is true that both involve work on automobiles, a mechanical engineer can do so much more. The computer you are using to read this blog right now was designed and built by a mechanical engineer. Everything from cell phones to robots to space telescopes is created by mechanical engineers. Mechanical engineering uses a combination of higher level math and physics (the study of matter and how it moves) to create a large variety of devices essential to our everyday lives. Without mechanical engineers, the world around us would be harder to live in and a lot less interesting – there would be no way to play video games or watch television!
Ever curious as to who makes soap, laundry detergent, or deodorant? Why not ask Rachel, our in-house expert?
Hey guys! I just wanted to explain a little bit about what Chemical-Biological engineering actually is. Chemical-biological engineering is a branch of chemical engineering. Chemical engineering is changing raw materials and chemicals into products.
You guys are familiar with many of these products because you use them everyday. Most of the soaps, deodorants, and even toothpastes you use are made by chemical engineers. They also make and develop fuels and other sources of energy. In fact, many are involved in developing new methods of fuel and energy production since oil is becoming scarcer. There will always be more puzzles for chemical engineers to solve which makes it a really cool field to study.
Chemical-biological engineering focuses more on applying chemical engineering to biological systems. The biological system I am interested in is the human body. So, I want to use chemical engineering to develop the medicines and treatments for people who are sick. That includes medicines like the ones you take when you’re sick to medicines for people who are really sick in hospitals. Since I love biology but want to be able to apply it to develop medicines, chemical-biological engineering seems to be a good match for me. Well that’s my intro to chemical engineering.
Feel free to ask me any questions you may have. I look forward to hearing from you!
If you’re not entirely sure what Biological Engineering consists of, click below for more information from your expert Insite bloggers Brenda and Macdaleine.
Biological Engineering is a major that encompasses both the life sciences and engineering. It applies engineering principles to biological systems such as; the human body, plants or animals. At MIT this is a fairly new major and because of that there are still some bugs being worked out.A degree in biological engineering leaves you with many options for further study. You can attend medical school which is a common practice among undergrads. But your degree does not restrict you to this future. Lots of people go into consulting, study law or computer science or do research in an area that piques their interest. It is up to you. You degree is more than just a piece of paper. It’s about the relationships and bonds while learning valuable knowledge. It is those connections that will determine your future.
Hello. I’m Rachael Holmes, and I will be your link to chemical-biological engineering through the tentatively named Insite Bloggers Project. I hope to spark your interest in engineering and MIT. Stay tuned for future videos with me and other Insite bloggers learning about and having fun with engineering.
Hello. I’m Macdaleine St. Remy. I will be your link to biological engineering through the tentatively named insite blogging project. I hope to spark your interest in engineeing and MIT. So stay tuned for more video posts… and check out other bloggers’ posts for different types of engineering.
Hello. I’m Aaron Rucker, and I will be your link to electrical engineering and computer science through the tentatively named Insite Bloggers Project. I hope to spark your interest in engineering and MIT. Stay tuned for future videos with me and other Insite bloggers learning about and having fun with engineering.
Hello. I’m Michael Fraser, and I will be your link to mechanical engineering through the tentatively named Insite Bloggers Project. I hope to spark your interest in engineering and MIT. Stay tuned for future videos with me and other Insite bloggers learning about and having fun with engineering.
Hey there! My name is Parhys Napier. I will be your link to the mechanical engineering portion of MIT Insite! along with another blogger. This video here shows a little about me before I head off to class. This is my first post of many on MIT Insite! More will be coming soon.
