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Pathways in Engineering & Computers
Students that pursue engineering find themselves immersed in creativity, science, technology, and problem-solving. Engineering demands a solid foundation in science, math, engineering technology, and computing. Prospective engineers can foresee themselves inventing, designing, analyzing, building and testing machines (or computational structures), complex systems, algorithms and data structures, structures and materials to fulfill functional objectives and requirements while considering the limitations imposed by practicality, regulation, safety and cost.
AT A GLANCE / MATH & COMPUTERS
Is this you?
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I would like to explore and create with new technology.
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I want to understand how the universe works.
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I like to solve problems using math or science.
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I appreciate advanced technology and engineering.
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I enjoy developing theories or hypothesis.
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I like to study, conduct research, or work in a lab.
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I like complicated problems and intellectual challenges.
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I am innovative and creative.
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I like working with my hands.
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I like contributing to my community through my work.
PIONEERING NEW DISCOVERIES
MODELING AND PROCESSING DATA
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CONDUCTING RESEARCH
THE GPA DIFFERENCE
How will GPA support my pursuit for this pathway?
These growth industries are essential to our global futures. We now stand at the precipice of many next-generation innovations, from making self-driving cars safer on the roads, to using AI to detect Alzheimer’s and other disorders, to developing systems for more sustainable farming. We work with students to create projects that are innovative and solvent.
COLLEGES & PROGRAMS
Where should I study?
GPA alumni earned acceptance to Vagelos Integrated Program in Energy Research at UPenn, Viterbi at USC, and Computational Media at Georgia Tech. First, everyone should know these are the most competitive programs in higher education, so you must be fully prepared to even apply. Second, we work with each student have them compete with the students from private boarding schools.
University of Pennsylvania, home to several top 10 engineering programs in the country.
Explore the possibilities
Check out the different pathways within this interest cluster, which include information regarding specific careers! If you are looking to see what a student does in one of these paths, keep scrolling!
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Aerospace, Aeronautical and Space
This ever-growing field features the design and operation of air and spacecraft, including the intricacies of how flight works.
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Architectural Engineering
The application of engineering principles to building construction and design. Students learn how to develop the systems that allow people to live and work in these structures.
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Biomedical Engineering
Apply engineering principles and technology to the field of medicine, creating new and improved medical treatments for patients. Tissue engineering, while also considered a specialization within biotechnology, is one such example of biomedical engineering in action.
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Ceramic Engineering
Designing and creating objects from inorganic, non-metallic materials. The process generally includes the purification of raw materials, the production of compounds, their formation into components, and the study of their composition, properties and structure.
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Civil Engineering
Deals primarily with the design, construction and maintenance of bridges, roads, canals, and the like. As a point of interest, this engineering discipline was enshrined to distinguish itself from military engineering. It is considered the second-oldest discipline, after military.
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Computer Engineer
For the student that seeks a dynamic and entrepreneurial working environment in order to have a revolutionary impact on the economy and society. Potential careers include: Network Systems, Information Support and Service, Web and Digital Communications, Programming and Software Development, Computer Science, Computer Systems Analysis
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Computer Engineering
Combines computer science and electronic engineering. Computer engineers design both computer software and computer hardware, in addition to developing solutions for the integration of the two.
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Data Processing and Technology
For the student who seeks to use of computers to perform defined operations on data. Potential careers include: Data Entry/ Microcomputer Applications, Data Modeling/Warehousing
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Electrical Engineering
The study and application of electromagnetism, electronics, and electricity. It's a broad-based discipline that encompasses the design and implementation of various electronic / electrical systems such as circuits, generators, motors, and transformers.
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Game + Interactive Tech Design
Students interested in exploring and expanding how people engage with computers and other immersive media technologies. Potential careers include: Video Game Design, Augmented Reality, Virtual Reality, Artificial Intelligence
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Industrial Engineering
Development and ongoing improvement of integrated systems. Industrial engineers seek to minimize waste and maximize efficiency by tweaking current production systems.
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Manufacturing Engineering
Deals almost exclusively with the design and maintenance of different manufacturing processes, tools, equipment and machines. Lean manufacturing principles are one such example of scientific manufacturing in action.
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Material Engineering
Concerned with the properties of matter and its application to science and technology. This generally refers to the study of the structure of materials at the molecular level, and includes elements of applied physics and chemistry. Nanotechnology is one such example of materials engineering in action.
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Mechanical Engineering
Primarily concerned with the design, production and use of tools and machines. Mechanical engineers are the inventors and builders of the machines that will shape our future.
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Web/Mobile App Development
For the student that immerses themselves in various program languages in order to develop usable applications.
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Alumni
Here's what GPA Alumni are doing to pursue this pathway in their postsecondary education. This provides a glimpse in what you could be doing as a result of pursuing one of these paths!