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Engineering is a vital aspect in life to keep a balance between what the problems are now and what we need to do about them. With the importance of engineering comes creating objects never thought of before while also it entails issues in ethics, and stereotypes.  

Ethics is a huge part about being an engineer. The products being designed are used in the public's daily lives, and many times, the product is keeping the user alive. For example, every time you are in a car, on a bridge or using any type of technology, you expect it to be built in a way where safety was the highest concern before cost. Unlike many fields including business, or law, safety is put before money. If you would like to read more about ethics in engineering refer to this post. Prompt Two: Defining Ethics

The stereotype that being an engineer is a man’s job is not only false, but sadly it is heavily influencing the amount of women currently holding engineering positions. This all goes back to what kids study in school. Many places are seeing declines in women participating in advanced level math and science courses, which is leading to them to not furthering their education into a science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, or a “STEM” field. An example where this is shown can be found in this Women and Minorities in Engineering

Since Engineering is a STEM major, high school students interested in engineering should take many STEM related classes during their time in high school.  These classes include advanced courses in mathematics, chemistry and physics.  These classes will make students more prepared for the coursework they will experience during their time at college.

In some countries, the number of high school students that are taking STEM classes is decreasing. This can lead to a shortage of STEM degrees in the future. Students, both boys and girls, should be taught about the importance of STEM majors at a very young age, and should be encouraged by their parents to take STEM classes in high school. Even though not everyone enjoys this field, it is important that students get the opportunity to experience engineering. Australia struggling to produce engineers

The world of engineering is forever going to keep changing and improving. As well as using that improved technology to make further changes to put us into the lead in the race for new technology.  In order for changes to be made in engineering, we have to look back at the history, making sure the mistakes that were made then, are not repeated here in the present and future which would ultimately set us backwards.

One of the main goals of engineering is to improve designs and create new materials so they are the best they can be, while also keeping costs low and efficiency high. The advantages of these kinds of improvements would be that a new product would have the same strength as other materials such as steel, for example, but with much less weight and production costs. Some products could eventually be made with less quantity of material while having the same performance. Finally, more ways could be found to produce the same product at a smaller cost, simpler manufacturing steps, and with less impact on the environment. A Steel Makeover

Some would say the future is now and the future of technology is a thing of the past.  Present day engineers have already worked ahead on futuristic technology, one example being artificial intelligence. Artificial intelligence is already being used to design products and complete tasks that humans can’t yet comprehend. The main goal for any engineer, when working with artificial intelligence is pretty much trying to create a mechanical brain that can use the data it receives to make decisions without any guidance from others.   Sooner or later, improvements in engineering will allow us to create an A.I. that can function as a separate human being and understand decisions on a human scale. Artificial Intelligence in Civil Engineering

The world issues in ethics, and stereotypes can be seen in engineering, especially with a lack of women filling jobs, but the field as a whole is battling this. Engineering is an exciting field full of futuristic productions while also being a part of history.  Engineering is a vital aspect in life to keep a balance between what the problems are now and what we need to do about them.