Engineering in Society

By: Cameron B.

            Engineering is very well known in society, but most people don't understand the huge impact that engineers make on the public. Almost anything made or manufactures had to be engineered. From roads and bridges to t-shirts and gaming devices, engineers make life easier and more enjoyable. The laptop, computer, or cell phone you are reading this on, was engineered to make your life easier and more enjoyable. Also, that bridge you drove over today, was engineered to get you where you wanted to go safely and in less time. Engineers are very much underrated, and by that I mean they aren't always given the respect or credit they deserve. They work hard everyday to make the public have an easier life, but not everyone thanks them or gives them credit for it. My point is people really take engineers for granted, and without some of the things engineers have made possible, life would be much tougher and much less enjoyable. That's exactly one of the reasons I would like to become an engineer, I get the opportunity to help out others without always being recognized. It feels good to help so many people out, even if you are not recognized. You know deep down that you have done well, and you have made yourself proud to show off the work that you have done and know that even if you never get thanked by anyone, that you did the best you could and made life easier for many people. I think this is one of the best parts of being an engineer.