IGED Resources
Learn more about engineering here. If you are looking for information on our upcoming IGED events, click the links below!
Engineering Showcase
Aerospace Engineering
Overview: field of engineering concerned with the development of aircraft and spacecraft
Applications/jobs: plane design, spaceships, military technologies, NASA
Architectural Engineering
Overview: application of engineering principles and technology to building design and construction, including structural, mechanical, electrical, acoustics, and fire protection systems
Applications/jobs: buildings, structures
Biomedical Engineering
Overview: application of engineering principles and design concepts to medicine and biology for healthcare purposes
Applications/jobs: researcher, prosthetics, drug delivery systems, pharmaceuticals
Civil Engineering
Overview: discipline that deals with the design, construction, and maintenance of the physical and naturally built environment
Applications/jobs: roads, bridges, canals, dams, airports, sewerage systems, pipelines, structural components of buildings, and railways
Chemical Engineering
Overview: use of chemistry, physics, and math with engineering tools to solve problems relating to the production and use of chemicals
Applications/jobs: chemical manufacturing, electronics production, food processing, oil refining, cosmetics production
Computer Science/Engineering
Overview: discipline that designs, builds, and improves hardware, software, theory, or electronics
Applications/jobs: computers, computer programs, smartphone apps, programming
Electrical Engineering
Overview: discipline that generally deals with the study and application of electricity, electronics, and electromagnetism
Applications/jobs: electronics, digital computers, computer engineering, power engineering, telecommunications, control systems, radio-frequency engineering, signal processing, microelectronics
Explosives Engineering
Overview: discipline that uses science and engineering principles to safely extract minerals and provide raw materials for industrial processes.
Applications/jobs: fireworks, mining, ground control, critical minerals
Industrial Engineering
Overview: focuses on studying systems to make things better: more efficient, more cost effective, and safer
Applications/jobs: manufacturing, logistics, health care, management
Materials Engineering
Overview: discipline that designs materials processes and creates creates new materials
Applications/jobs: manufacturing, ceramics, metals, polymers (plastics), and pretty much every other industry
Mechanical Engineering
Overview: discipline that applies engineering, physics, engineering mathematics, and materials science principles to design, analyze, manufacture, and maintain mechanical systems
Applications/jobs: consumer products, sensors, machines, motors, 3D printers, cars
Nuclear Engineering
Overview: discipline that uses science and engineering principles to safely operate with nuclear materials and power
Applications/jobs: nuclear power plants, waste disposal, weapons
SWENext is a way for students through the age of 18 to become part of the SWE engineering and technology community. Although our program focuses on girls, all students are welcome. SWENExt is free to join and provides students access to programs, mentors, and resources designed to develop leadership skills and self-confidence to #BeThatEngineer.
SWENEXT Mission
- Empower students to prepare for careers in engineering and technology.
- Provide programming for students to develop leadership skills and self-confidence to succeed in careers in engineering and technology.
- Expand the image of the engineering and technology professions as a positive force in improving the quality of life.
- Provide programming to empower students to become advocates for peers and younger girls.
- Demonstrate the value of diversity, equity, and inclusion.
- Provide opportunities to learn and network with peers, role models, and engineering professionals.
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