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Only nine percent of engineers in the US are women, while in the UK it is just over eight percent.
Only nine percent of engineers in the US are women, while in the UK it is just over eight percent.
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Engineers are not considered as talented individuals who make our lives easier.
Engineers are not considered as talented individuals who make our lives easier.
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The word 'engineer' originates from the word 'engine'.
The word 'engineer' originates from the word 'engine'.
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Scientists build to learn, while engineers learn to build.
Scientists build to learn, while engineers learn to build.
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Engineers focus on understanding why a problem occurs, similar to scientists.
Engineers focus on understanding why a problem occurs, similar to scientists.
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Engineers do not play a role in controlling and preventing pollution.
Engineers do not play a role in controlling and preventing pollution.
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Women are recognized as the best problem solvers according to research mentioned in the text.
Women are recognized as the best problem solvers according to research mentioned in the text.
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Engineering and science are completely disconnected fields with no similarities.
Engineering and science are completely disconnected fields with no similarities.
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Study Notes
The Misconception of Engineers
- The common stereotype of an engineer is someone who is male, boring, and dirty, but this is not the case.
- Only 9% of US engineers are women, and in the UK, it's just over 8%.
The Role of Engineers
- Engineers make our everyday lives easier by finding solutions to important problems that affect society.
- They control and prevent pollution, develop new medicines, create advanced technologies, and help explore new worlds.
- They make the world a cleaner, safer, and healthier place by inventing, building, and improving everything from microchips to household appliances, from skyscrapers to spacecraft.
The Origin of the Word "Engineer"
- The word "engineer" does not come from the word "engine", but from the Latin word "ingeniosus", meaning skilled.
- An engineer is a clever, practical problem solver.
The Difference between Engineers and Scientists
- While a scientist asks why a problem occurs or happens, an engineer wants to know how to solve the problem.
- Scientists build in order to learn, whereas engineers learn in order to build.
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Challenge your assumptions about engineers with this quiz that discusses gender stereotypes and the importance of diversity in the field. Learn about the talents and problem-solving skills that engineers, especially women, bring to the table.
