As technology advances, the role of engineers in society and the demand for engineers grows. From civil to aerospace and everything in between, engineering is incredibly broad, and the demand for them is constantly growing.
Difference between engineers and scientists
A scientist explores the natural world to learn about its basic laws; an engineer uses these laws to design products that serve society’s needs. An engineer uses his/her skills and knowledge to create economically sound and socially acceptable solutions.
Engineers work with materials, tools, machines, systems, and processes to invent or improve things that make life better, more accessible, efficient, comfortable, and safer. They may use scientific principles to solve problems, develop new technologies, or apply existing ones to create functional devices.
A brief history of the role of engineers in society
The role of engineers in society is well documented, and they have always played a vital role in our lives. Without them, we would not live in the modern age where science has advanced.
Even back then, when Rome was still an empire, the Roman army couldn’t have crossed the Rhine without the help of engineers who built the bridges for them.
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