Physical engineers come up with solutions to contemporary problems in the physical and life sciences by applying fundamental principles.
Invention: The first engineer known by name and achievement is Imhotep, builder of the Step Pyramid in Egypt.
Principles: Ideas, rules, and/or concepts need to be kept in mind when solving problems.
Taking it into a career:
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Explore the science behind flight and the dynamics of airplanes. Compete in a paper plane competition and fly a drone through an obstacle course. We...
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Explore the science behind flight and the dynamics of airplanes. Compete in a paper plane competition and fly a drone through an obstacle course. We...
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In-person
Design and build contraptions that are wild, crazy and defy logic using 3D pens, legos and other objects, construct roller coasters, car rockets and m...
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In-person
Every day is a new Hot Wheels adventure! Campers will design their own cars and tracks, and explore the physics and engineering behind test runs.
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Every day is a new Hot Wheels adventure! Campers will design their own cars and tracks, and explore the physics and engineering behind test runs.
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A Master's degree
Average Salary
115K-118K
They focus on the use of physics when analyzing and evaluating engineering problems. They are key players with computational physics, superconductivity, applied thermodynamics, how materials react in high and low temperature, and space science research.
Education Requirements
A Bachelor's degree, some have a Master's degree
Average Salary
100K-102K
They research, develop, and design new materials, devices, sensors, and processes for a diverse range of applications.
Career salary data provided by: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics Occupational Outlook handbook and O*NET OnLine.
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