On Becoming an Engineer

by J. David Irwin

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0780311957
• ISBN13: 9780780311954
• Release Date: January 1997
• Publisher: Institute of Electrical & Electronics Enginee
• Length: 160 Pages
• Weight: 0.50 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 6.0" x 8.9"

Customer Reviews

Very Helpful; A Must-Read Book for Potential Engineers

This book is very informative. Irwin walks the reader through the steps of becoming an engineer from junior high school course recommendations to professional engineering issues. He summarizes the major engineering disciplines and briefly outlines specialty areas. Students at all stages of study can benefit from this book. He discusses issues for the college student, such as study habits and professional honor societies. High school students considering an engineering major in college need to read this book. Irwin gives examples of day-to-day engineering jobs in each discipline. He also explains accreditation and discusses post-graduate training. He also deals with financial aid questions and other pertinent information. Even junior high school students should read this book. Irwin outlines recommended high school courses, which can help the junior high reader plan his educational strategy. I am a high school senior, planning on majoring in mechanical engineering in the fall. I have benefitted greatly from reading this book. Irwin has clarified several vague issues, and has given me a realistic view of my chosen major. To me, that alone is indispensible.