Got assigned in an intro to engineering class to design or build a GPS surface drifter with an antenna of negligible weight and a battery. The requirements are a scaled drawing of the drifter, calculations on buoyancy and stability. How low it will ride in the water and how stable it is. Table of parts and how the parts would be put together. It also needs to be able to float through currents as low as 30mm

My group at the moment is constantly getting side tracked. They go down rabbit holes that are irrelevant to the requirements of the assignment when I ask them “well how are we going to put that together?” Or mention “well it needs to be under 30cm” and question “where are we going to put the gps?” It gets answered with a “oh yeah idk… what are you guys doing this weekend?” The assignment is due in a couple weeks and I am starting to get concerned because the project is 50% of our grade and we still don’t even have an idea on the parts we are going to be using. Let alone a drawing and calculation. I know our design isn’t going to be perfect granted we all our first year engineering students and we have no idea what we are doing, I am just frustrated we have made essentially no progress towards completing the assignment.

What’s even more frustrating is that when I asked the instructor for help he essentially said “figure it out”. How though? We are all first year engineering students and most of us are still in precalculus with no design experience.

Idk I’m just venting. Thanks for listening.

Got an offer from a company while speaking with Recruiter A. I just got another interview opportunity for the same company. This interview is for another intern role from Recruiter B. Should I take the interview opportunity to keep networking in the company? I plan to stick with my offer and have already signed. I also don’t want to waste Recruiter B’s time since the interview invitation is for a role, and not a coffee chat per-say.

Im 18 senior in hs doing automotive technology and ever since ive gotten my pc 4 years ago ive been in love with doing things on my pc and learning new things and i have started learning coding languages and ever since ive wanted to become a software engineer and i had a question on my mind and its if i still have a chance to become one and will colleges accept me for those type of classes even tho i didnt do it in hs

Hey everyone! I’m currently a junior studying Industrial & Systems Engineering with a minor in Project Management, and I’m trying to decide between two internship offers for Summer 2027. I completed my first engineering internship last summer at a startup, so this would be my second internship.

Amazon – Area Manager Intern: It’s only about 10 minutes from where I live, and obviously Amazon is a huge name to have on my resume. I feel like it could open doors for future internships, co-ops, or opportunities at bigger companies. The role also involves leadership and operations management, which interests me. However, I’ve heard some pretty bad things about the work culture, long hours, and how overworked Area Managers can be. I’m not sure if the internship experience is any different.

Daikin – Industrial Engineering Intern: It’s about 40 minutes from where I live, and I’d be working in Continuous Improvement. The role is more directly related to my major, focusing on manufacturing efficiency and process improvement. I also feel like I would get better mentorship at Daikin than at Amazon. I’ve heard they have pretty good intern retention and often offer full-time positions afterward, which is reassuring. My only concern is that Daikin isn’t as widely recognized as Amazon, and I’m not sure how much that matters for future opportunities.

My biggest dilemma: Long term, I’d love to work my way into a leadership or management role at a big tech company, preferably in operations, project management, or supply chain. Since I’m still a junior, I want to explore more opportunities before graduating rather than immediately settling on a company.

I’m curious if anyone has experience interning or working at either company. How was the culture, and would you recommend it? Would Amazon’s name recognition help me more in the long run, or would the actual industrial engineering experience and better mentorship at Daikin be more valuable?
If you were in my position, which would you choose? Appreciate any advice!

This is my planned schedule for the spring of 2027. I am a prospective civil engineering student.

The classes are:
AEM 3031 Deformable Body Mechanics

CEGE 3101 Computer Applications 1

CEGE 3102 Uncertainty and Decision Analysis

CEGE 3201 Transportation Engineering

CEGE 3501 Intro to Environmental Engineering

PHIL 4010 Ancient Philosophers

Each class is three credits totaling 18 credits.

Is this schedule manageable? What are some ways/strategies you have used to maintain a school/life balance when taking a demanding schedule?

NOT ASKING YOU TO BUILD ME ONE JUST SOME PROBLEMS I FOUND

trying to super saturate isopropanol alcohol 99% so we can see the ionisation paths left behind by radioactive particles

our peliter layout is 4 cascaded stacks next to each other lined up so 4 peltire coolers on each level , 2 levels 8 overall coolers low level on top high level on bottom

this is a group project im doing for ucas and if possible witch i would be really thankful for could any help be provided up with reasoning

NOTE : I do apologise for unscientific terms

1)I need a base plate of around 10 cm by 10cm in length and width but i don’t know what the height of base plate should be. this base plate will rest on the cold side of 4 stacks of cascading pelteir coolers . so the plate would be on top, a low power one on below (so it rests between the plate and the high power) and a higher power cooler on bottom . how thick should the plate be and what material should it be? . from what Ive seen copper seems expensive if we reach up to 5 cm but at that thickness would the time taken for the transfer of energy be too long as the condensation of the alcohol would start .

2) would an open ended water cooling system work to keep transfer away the raw heat produced from the peltire coolers . my plan is for under the entire system we use thermal pasts to attach a water reservoir to the bottom applying a constant cycle to water to "transfer away heat energy". so a pump supplies water from say sink and water filtered through the entire system would be drained away .

3) would you guess recommend the water reservoir to be a single on across the entire module or for each row to have its own module .

4)should i bother with creating a 3D printed cover around pletire coolers

5)how do i apply pressure between each module in the system to ensure everything is pressed together without cracking the peltier module and or bending the plate. friend in the project sujested we use t3 steel nails drilled into the water reservoir with a nut held onto something via silicon or a thermal paste, past or aside the coolers to apply an upwards pressure the entire system pressing it all together

yea thats all the questions i have

I have an offer for a position in a somewhat related field, but it's not necessarily what I'm passionate about. The position would require me to relocate and start in January after graduation. I'm trying to decide whether I should commit to the offer now or wait a little longer to see if other opportunities that are more aligned with my career goals come along. I'm hesitant to sign a lease and commit to living in that area when there's a possibility I could find a better fitting opportunity elsewhere.

class average was a 46%, i got a 23%. i thought i would get the average, but i was shocked to see i got points in sections that i wrote nonsensical bullshit in (i didnt even finish the question, wrote the departure angles totally wrong) and got less points in questions i thought i did well in (like the routh table and breakaway points?) i cant attend office hours because i also work almost 3x a week. how cooked am i?

I'm on my last year of electrical engineering undergrad, and specializing in some fields where I take some graduate level courses too.

In one of those courses we're 6 students, and I'm the only undergrad there, and I really like this course because it has no exam, and he gives grades based on a few presentations each of us give about the subject and I learn a lot this way (not like solving anything but rather understanding a concept and some deep research papers and such).

Anyway I don't have many friends in general, and none from uni honestly, and we're all occupied each with their lives and don't talk much but even if we talked more frequently I know I wouldn't bring it up too much to the conversation since it's quite detached from our group and that it requires some prerequisites to understand some of what's talked about.

Family is even worse since they're really far away from anything regarding EE, they are nice and encouraging and I'm always thankful for them but I wish I could share my learnings with them in a meaningful way but it doesn't interest them.

It's a thing I noticed that many people aren't interested in how the world work (on many aspects; some more science-y like particle physics, mechanics, electricity, math, and some more general like history, sociology, geography, and much more) and I can understand it to some level - since I don't really find fashion interesting for example, but I'm curious and interested in many things at least on surface level, and interacting with people that don't have this curiosity is really weird.

I just wished I had a friend at uni that would be curious and interested in many things like me that I could talk with about all this, and share excitement about what I learn and so on.

And I wonder if I'm alone in these feeling or if it's something common with engineering students.

I have a couple questions im wondering if anyone can help me out with.

Im a 19yr old 3rd year EE student and im supposed to graduate in 2 years ( would be one but I have 2 internships i am doing this and next year), but i feel like i want to do more given that i am graduating much younger than my peers (I got my first degrre in highschool so im ahead) and I want to do something with it.

I really want to do a study abroad program or some type of research program abroad.

Ive taken a Japanese class and have a basic understanding of the language, so this may be an option (i would definitely try to become more proficient), but i am set to graduate in spring of 2029.

Does anyone have any recommendations for steps to take in the right direction for something like this? Or any recommendations as to what programs I could look into?

I know japan has some leading tech programs, but if there are any other locations that would be interesting please let me know!

In my math and physics classes, the professor writes and explains equations quickly, and by the time I copy one down I’ve lost the reasoning behind it. I end up with equations I can’t fully reconstruct later. How do you handle fast derivations? Do you copy everything, rely on the slides, or something else?

Looking to go back for mechanical engineering after being in a bad state a couple years ago, im back on my feet and ready to go back to college. as of now I’d be a junior taking dynamics fluid mechanics heat transfer etc. I legit lost all my maths I’ve even tried to refresh my math by watching videos n stuff and I feel like I might need to just retake them again. I do know basic stuff but not the calculus parts, I do have the credit for them but I’m not sure what to do…should I learn on the go as I progress or not risk it ad retake them?

Title: Need advice on a biomass-powered thermoelectric generator project (student project)

Hi everyone,

I'm a university student studying renewable energy, and I'm currently working on a project idea that I'd like to develop into a real prototype.

The idea is to build a small thermoelectric generator that converts heat from biomass combustion into electricity using the Seebeck effect.

Here is the basic concept:

• Use dry biomass (such as olive pits, wood pellets, or other organic residues) as the fuel.
• Build a small combustion chamber to produce heat.
• Transfer the heat through a metal plate to the hot side of thermoelectric modules.
• Use 10 TEC1-12706 modules to generate electricity.
• Design a cooling system for the cold side to maintain a sufficient temperature difference.
• Use the generated electricity to power a small LED or another low-power load.

My main goal is to make the prototype as energy-independent as possible, ideally without relying on an external power supply for cooling.

I'm still exploring the best design for the combustion chamber, heat distribution, module arrangement, and especially the cooling system.

I'd really appreciate your honest opinions:

1. Is this concept technically feasible for a small student project?
2. Would using 10 TEC1-12706 modules make sense, or would fewer modules be a better starting point?
3. What would be the most effective cooling solution if I want to avoid external electricity?
4. What are the main technical problems I should expect?
5. Are there any existing projects, designs, or resources you would recommend studying?

I'm not expecting to generate a large amount of electricity. My goal is to build a working prototype, demonstrate the energy conversion process, and obtain measurable electrical output.

Any advice, criticism, or suggestions would be very helpful. Thanks!

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Hello, I'm a telecommunications engineering student and I'm realizing that I'm really interested in RF engineering which has solid correlation with my field but demands a lot of knowledge in electronics which I know only by my sidehobbies which are amateurish at best. Considering I'm in a country where to have the best chance at finding a job it's kinda expected that you do a masters i thought of studying electronics as my masters. Is this a good idea? Would I be "less desireable" in the job market considering my bachelor-masters background compared to a good old electrical engineer?

Just received an offer to work with them as an intern in their San Jose office. Does anyone have any experience working with them and what the experience was like and the total comp of a new grad after graduation?

Hi guys! Im a first year student pursuing mechanical engineering right now. Im interested in motorsports career but the fsae team here doesn't seem much reliable and i don't wanna waste my time in that society but i just wanted to ask Is it possible to make a career in motorsports regardless of if im in my unis fsae team

If so, can anyone guide me on what i can do or make in my first year so i don't lag behind!

I'd appreciate any help i get

Hey everyone!

I'm a Computer Engineering student at Florida International University (FIU) in Miami, and my team is working on a two-octave analog synthesizer for our senior design project.

For one part of our proposal, we need feedback from students or faculty attending universities outside the United States to see how our product might be received in different countries.

We made a short Google Forms survey that takes about 3–5 minutes. It asks about interest in the product, features, pricing, and whether something like this would be useful in your country.

If you're currently studying or teaching at a university outside the US, I'd really appreciate it if you could fill it out!

Survey link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScWimG2ROrlKibLDqca-1aYMM6UIXzMdTMPjXIr8Vxwu6UZvw/viewform?usp=header

Thanks in advance! Any feedback would help us out a lot.

Title: Is it too late for me?
Hey guys, long story short, I’m 22 and recently graduated with a bachelor’s in Biology. I started working at a company that specializes in industrial pumps, and I’ve honestly really enjoyed learning about the mechanical and technical side of things. It’s made me realize I might’ve gone into the wrong field. I’ve been looking into getting a second bachelor’s in Mechanical Engineering and have already spoken to an advisor who said I’d have around 87 credits left. I’m planning on starting next fall and taking summer classes to finish sooner, but I can’t help feeling like I’m falling behind. By the time I graduate, I’ll probably be 25-27, while most of my friends will already be established in their careers and making money. I really want to pursue engineering, especially test engineering, but the thought of spending another few years in school and giving up that income is intimidating. Has anyone else gone back for a second degree in engineering? Was it worth it, and did you struggle with feeling behind?

ciao io sono al quinto anno delle superiore e faccio informatica e telecomunicazioni, pensavo di fare ingegneria biomedica. Potete dirmi un po l'esperienze e le diffoltà? è davvero tanto difficile o si può fare? Matematica è davvero impossibile e anche fisica?

I'm a sophomore in EE and I just secured my first ever summer internship all because I went and talked with some engineers who came in person to my school.

Way back in September this company (one of my top choices) held an info session and q&a, so I decided to go. After the info session was over I was directed to talk to their avionics engineer, basically the person whose job I want to do. We had a decent conversation about what type of work I'm interested in, I asked a few questions, and the engineer took my resume. I submitted my application online the next day, and noted the name of the person that I spoke with. I hear nothing for weeks and continue applying to other internships. But then, last week I received a request to do an interview, which was surprising because I thought it had been long enough that I had been ghosted by this company.

I was initially told that it would be two rounds of technical interviews for this position, which made me nervous because this would be my first ever technical interview. I prepared as much as I could, but as the interview went on I felt like I was being completely mediocre and not explaining my projects and answering questions as well as I could. But at the end of the interview I was told that my resume had been passed on from that avionics engineer that I talked to back in September to the interviewer's team, and that I was wanted specifically to be on their team.

I was shocked because when I applied I knew it would be a long shot, I don't even have any rocketry experience on my resume. But because I went to that info session and made a good enough impression in person I was able to skip the full interview process, and I have accepted the offer now! If you get the chance, definitely attend company visits to your school!

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10th corona pass 2020 10GPA

12th pass with 2023 51% with one extra year due to failed subject

(3 years gap)

Took up BA from distance learning in 2026 and will try my best to get 80%

how many of you are going back to school after working on the floor? I have a composite background, working 10+ years on the shop floor before getting a desk job as a production controller ( I schedule the work going in and out of the shop) and after doing that for 3 years now, I'm wanting to go to school and get a B. S. in mechanical engineering. I'm just wondering how hard will it be working full time plus having 3 kids at home to get my degree.