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Students who have an interest in solving problems and
finding out how things work are encouraged to consider a career in electrical and
computer engineering. Most of the modern gadgets that excite young people, such as
compact disc players, video games, televisions, personal computers, and telecommunications
equipment are designed by electrical and computer engineers. Electrical and computer
engineers enjoy status, monetary rewards, and the stimulation of participating in
a rapidly changing field that provides opportunities for dynamic young men and women
with new ideas.
Electrical engineers solve problems
through the skillful application of mathematics and science. They design useful products
such as cellular telephones, high definition TVs that show lifelike pictures, and
imaging systems that allow physicians to look inside the human body without performing
surgery. Electrical engineers also design systems for the generation and distribution
of power that lights our homes, operates our factories, and runs our household appliances.
Working in teams, electrical engineers fabricate complex, tiny components that are
used in computers, sensors, stereo systems, weather satellites, automobiles, modern
appliances, and automated factories.
Computer engineers design and build
computers and digital systems of all sizes: large ones that predict the weather, simulate
physical systems and environments (e.g., virtual reality), and handle banking and
airline reservations; tiny computers that are inside automobiles, appliances, CD players
and cellular phones; and personal computers used in offices and homes everywhere.
Computer engineers also design and develop the programs that control the operation
of these computers and enable them to perform an endless variety of useful tasks.
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