webster defines...
science
noun
- The intellectual and practical activity encompassing the systematic study of the structure and behaviour of the physical and natural world through observation and experiment.
engineering
noun
- The branch of science and technology concerned with the design, building, and use of engines, machines, and structures.
so what does it all mean?
Science or Engineering?
Simply put, engineering is not science. Engineers generally don’t “do” science. Science is about discovering the natural. Engineering is about creating the artificial.
The Stealth Profession!
Engineering has been called the “invisible” or “stealth” profession. Everything around you and that you use everyday has been engineered in some way yet you may not see the engineers behind the scenes or know much about engineering.
let's break it down..
You have math and science classes and both are basic to engineering. However, engineers take math and science from paper and the lab to to invent, design, and build things that matter. They are team players in a stealth profession with independent minds who ask, “How can we develop a better recycling system to protect the environment? How can we design a school that can withstand an earthquake, or create cutting-edge special effects for the movies?” By dreaming up creative and practical solutions, engineers are changing the world all the time.