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ENGINEERING CAREER GUIDE
table of contents
WHAT’S ENGINEERING?
4 Find out how engineers are involved in the
coolest innovations and newest technologies.
FEATURES
10 Saving the World
14 No Soil, No Sun, No Problem
16 Become an A.I. Wizard
18 Behind the Scenes
20 Military Advances
22 A Marvel of Engineering Ingenuity
24 Cyber Warriors Urgently Needed
26 Special FX Innovators
28 A Closer Look at Mars
30 Healthier Urban Living
32 Hands-On Engineering
34 Going Global
COVER ILLUSTRATION BY HUAN TRAN
STRATEGIES
36 Planning ahead pays off.
OPTIONS, OPTIONS
38 Pick a major.
TEAMWORK
42 Hands-on projects at school.
SUPPORT
44 Schools are eager for diversity.
ENTREPRENEURSHIP
46 Many engineers start their own business.
SCHOOLS AND DATA
48 Schools with top number of graduates per field.
JOBS AND SALARIES
50 Companies hiring engineers, and salary info.