I'm having a hard time deciding what to study in university. I really want to be able to work in space industry. I've been thinking about aerospace engineering for a while now, but I'm not sure if it is the best way to go. I don’t have much time and I’m really confused and the more I think about it the worse it gets. So can anyone help!? Please!?!?
2006-08-30 05:03:23 · 4 answers · asked by M.R.K 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Engineering
There is a guy by the name of AresIV on Yahoo Answers that should be able to give you a good answer. Check out his profile from the question below (he has the contact email option turned on). The answer above looks good as well, but he could give you the perspective from someone that has worked in the industry.
From my perspective in electrical eng, I say aerospace has one big perk to it: you can impress people by saying you are studying rocket science, hehe.
2006-08-30 05:35:39 · answer #1 · answered by Ubi 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have been working as an aerospace engineer for 2 years now. I have a BS in physics and a MS in mech. engr. The good thing about aerospace engineering is that there are aerospace engineers who are electrical, structural, chemical, mechanical (i.e. mechanism design), materials scientists, systems engineers, etc. The nice thing about aerospace engineering is that you can sort of focus on whatever area of engineering you like. The downside is that you will basically end up living in CA, CO, FL, WA or a few other little southern states since the aerospace industry is pretty concentrated. Also, if you find that you do not like math and physics as much, a lot of people end up going into the business or policy end of things.
2006-08-30 09:42:44 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm an aerospace engineering major at Virginia Tech.
Are you really, really good at math? If not, then you have to be willing to work extremely hard to be an aerspace engineer. Also, if you choose to go into this field, have a strong physics/science background as well.
Being a math genious and phsyics expert is not essential to being an AS engineer, but believe me, you will have a very tough time without those skills.
2006-08-30 05:16:41 · answer #3 · answered by Dave 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
One of the first thang u must do is to evaluate your talents ,do u read well and remember ,how about math. or computers. It gets very confusing where one starts and the next begins.
After u get your evaluation and u have some weak points, young people will try to get by even though they don't do good in math. But face up if u have problems You are the one to solve the problem. That is what N.A.S.A. wants that even if u are weak in math,or what u are the one that must solve the problem .
U can make it ,be brad with your studies later u can focus more.
2006-08-30 09:01:52 · answer #4 · answered by JOHNNIE B 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋