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Engineering Career Information
The Bureau of Labor Statistics has excellent summaries of what different kinds of engineers do on a daily basis, what their work environment is like, what kind of salary they make, and more:
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What's the difference between civil and mechanical engineering?
Here's a great post comparing the similarities and differences between civil and mechanical engineering.
This paragraph provides a nice summary:
"Mechanical engineering is the field of engineering that deals with objects and systems in motion. Students aiming for a mechanical engineering degree are taught to build, design, fix, and maintain contraptions, machines, and other mechanical systems. ... Civil engineering has to do with building environments or structures, such as bridges, roads, and other infrastructures that benefit the community. Railroads, subway systems, airports were all designed by civil engineers."
Engineering Professional Societies
Why should students consider joining professional organizations?
Education – Many professional associations provide opportunities for their members to educate themselves on the best practices in their industry through training, workshops, seminars, and online courses. These are often given by industry leaders who have years of experience, and can aid in your job application process post-graduation.
Exclusive Online Resources – With a membership in a professional association, you may gain access to journals, articles, webinars, infographics, and message boards to aid your professional growth and development. They may even provide access to databases of internship and job openings in your desired field.
Networking Opportunities – Professional associations provide networking opportunities with people who are specifically in your industry. Whether you are looking to pursue employment opportunities, connect with other industry professionals, or even looking for a mentor within your profession, the networking opportunities are invaluable.
Conferences – Events and conferences are a great way to get to know your fellow members and connect with some of the brightest minds in your industry. The more involved with an association you are, the more it will benefit your professional growth. Expand your leadership skills with executive roles within your association and include the position in your resume.
Please note this is not an exhaustive list.
Aerospace Engineering
The American Astronautical Society (AAS) is the premier independent scientific and technical group in the United States exclusively dedicated to the advancement of space science and exploration.
The IEEE Aerospace & Electronic Systems Society (AESS) society focuses on the organization, systems engineering, design, development, integration, and operation of complex systems for space, air, ocean, or ground environments.
American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics (AIAA) is the world’s largest technical society dedicated to the global aerospace profession.
Architectural Engineering
The Architectural Engineering Institute (AEI) provides its members timely technical information, professional advocacy, continuing education, and opportunities to excel in their careers. AEI also supports the development of the Architectural Engineering Professional Engineering Exam. Note that student membership is open only to students currently enrolled in an ABET/EAC or NAAB accredited program in architecture, engineering, or other related fields with an interest in the Institute's focus.
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) represents more than 140,000 members of the civil engineering profession worldwide and is America's oldest national engineering society. Student memberships are free.
The US Green Building Council provides information on LEED certification, green building conferences, seminars, and accreditation. (Here is information about the Central Texas Region of the USGBC.). Full-time students are eligible for very discounted memberships.
Biomedical Engineering
American Society of Biomechanics works to encourage and foster the exchange of information and ideas among biomechanists working in different disciplines and fields of application, biological sciences, exercise and sports science, health sciences, ergonomics and human factors, and engineering and applied science, and to facilitate the development of biomechanics as a basic and applied science.
Biomedical Engineering Society (BMES) is the professional society for students, faculty, researcher and industry working in the broad area of biomedical engineering. BMES is the leading biomedical engineering society in the United States and was founded on February 1, 1968 "to promote the increase of biomedical engineering knowledge and its utilization."
Chemical Engineering
The American Institute of Chemical Engineers (AIChE) is the world’s leading organization for chemical engineering professionals. They offer a free student membership.
Civil Engineering
The American Society of Civil Engineers (ASCE) is a professional body founded in 1852 to represent members of the civil engineering profession worldwide. The ASCE represents more than 150,000 members of the civil engineering profession in 177 countries. Through the expertise of its active membership, ASCE is a leading provider of technical and professional conferences and continuing education, the world’s largest publisher of civil engineering content, and an authoritative source for codes and standards that protect the public.
Computer/Computing Engineering
The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) is an international learned society for computing. It was founded in 1947, and is the world's largest scientific and educational computing society. The ACM is a non-profit professional membership group, with more than 100,000 members as of 2011.
The Computing Research Association (CRA) is a non-profit association of North American academic departments of computer science, computer engineering, and related fields; laboratories and centers in industry, government, and academia engaging in basic computing research; and affiliated professional societies.
Electrical Engineering
The Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) is a professional association whose scope of interest covers many related fields. As of 2018, it is the world's largest association of technical professionals with more than 423,000 members in over 160 countries around the world. Its objectives are the educational and technical advancement of electrical and electronic engineering, telecommunications, computer engineering and allied disciplines. The IEEE has an inexpensive student membership; here is a page that lists some of the benefits.
Mechanical Engineering
The American Society of Mechanical Engineers (ASME) is a professional association that promotes the art, science, and practice of multidisciplinary engineering and allied sciences around the globe via continuing education, training and professional development, codes and standards, research, conferences and publications, government relations, and other forms of outreach.
Industrial Engineering
The Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers (IISE) is an international, nonprofit association that provides leadership for the application, education, training, research, and development of industrial and systems engineering. The IISE has a student membership for $44 per year. They also have some interesting resources in their Student Center.
Environmental Engineering
The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists® (AAEES) is a not-for-profit 501(c)(6) organization serving the Environmental Engineering and Environmental Science professions by providing Board Certification to those who qualify through experience and testing. The Academy also provides training through workshops and seminars, participates in accrediting universities, publishes a periodical and other reference material, interacts with students and young professionals, sponsors a university lecture series, and rewards outstanding achievements through its international awards program.
The Association of Environmental & Engineering Geologists (AEG) contributes to its members’ professional success and the public welfare by providing leadership, advocacy, and applied research in environmental and engineering geology. AEG is the acknowledged international leader in environmental and engineering geology, and is greatly respected for its stewardship of the profession. AEG offers information on environmental and engineering geology useful to practitioners, scientists, students, and the public.
Association of Environmental Engineering and Science Professors (AEESP) is made up of professors in academic programs throughout the world who provide education in the sciences and technologies of environmental protection. AEESP members include faculty, students, and affiliates in the fields of environmental engineering and environmental engineering science. The Association assists its members in improving education and research programs, encourages undergraduate and graduate education, and serves the profession by providing information to government agencies and the public. Direct services provided to members include publication of the journal, Environmental Engineering Science, hosting biennial research and education conferences, coordinating recognition of excellence in research, teaching, and service, and providing a forum for the exchange of information relevant to the field including newsletters, online media, workshops, and lectures.
Petroleum Engineering
The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) provides shared expertise, resources, and life-long learning opportunities to fuel the success of their members and the future of the industry.
Founded in 1871 by 22 mining engineers in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania, American Institute of Mining, Metallurgical, and Petroleum Engineers (AIME) was one of the first national engineering societies established in the United States, and, along with ASCE (civil), ASME (mechanical), IEEE (electrical), and AIChE (chemical), it is known as an Engineering Founder Society. Together, the engineering Founder Societies form the United Engineering Foundation (UEF).
Identity-Based Organizations
The Society of Hispanic Professional Engineers (SHPE) empowers the Hispanic community to realize its fullest potential and to impact the world through STEM awareness, access, support, and development. SHIPE values include "Familia" (collective strength), service, education, and resilience. SHIPE includes >11K members, >9K annual events, >200 student & professional chapters, and >200 Sponsors and partners.
For more than six decades, Society of Women Engineers (SWE) has given women engineers a unique place and voice within the engineering industry. SWE strives to stimulate women to achieve full potential in careers as engineers and leaders, expand the image of the engineering profession as a positive force in improving the quality of life, and demonstrate the value of diversity.
The National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE) mission is "to increase the number of culturally responsible Black Engineers who excel academically, succeed professionally and positively impact the community." The society provides a wide range of activities which include high school/junior high outreach programs, technical seminars and workshops, a national communications network (NSBENET), two national magazines (NSBE Magazine and NSBE Bridge), an internal newsletter, a professional newsletter (Career Engineer, a supplement in NSBE Magazine), resume books, career fairs, awards, banquets and an annual national convention.
IEEE's Women In Engineering focuses on connecting, supporting, and inspiring females worldwide, and facilitating their recruitment and retention in STEM fields.
The National Organization for the Professional Advancement of Black Chemists and Chemical Engineers (NOBCChE) is a non-profit professional organization dedicated to assisting black and other minority students and professionals in fully realizing their potential in academic, professional, and entrepreneurial pursuits in chemistry, chemical engineering, and allied fields.