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February 21, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR SHEILA ENGLAND
IN PA
Who writes the articles for scientific journals and for computer
magazines?
I think if you simultaneously prepare for any engineering
field in
combination with journalism, there will be opportunity for
you to use both.
In large companies, there is usually a communications department
that
prepares customer brochures and advertising materials. This
is also true
for science, engineering and technology companies.
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February 20, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR JACQUELYN JURGA
IN MA
Hi Karrot - You may want to look into becoming a patent attorney.
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February 18, 2003
A: FROM MENTOR MOLLY WILLIAMS
IN MI
The closest connection I can think of is within industrial
engineering, in which human performance and organizational
culture
are studied. The IE field focuses on efficient use of resources
(people, materials, money, space, etc.) to perform a task
such as
manufacturing or delivering a service. Part of this discipline
explores what people are able to do safely and effectively,
so there
is a need to examine effectiveness of organizations and
communication among the workforce. Being able to speak and
write
clearly is a needed skill for people working in this field,
so an
interest in journalism and communication would support a career
in
industrial engineering or engineering management.
As an alternative to engineering, another field you might
look at
is business with a focus on marketing or management and a
minor in
engineering or supply chain management. These fields require
a lot
of communication with supporting technical courses in science
and
engineering.
One of the things that has made Microsoft successful has been
their ability
to market to the masses which would require the kind of skills
you are
looking to develop.
Good luck! I think this is a great combination. Many SET professionals
do
not enjoy writing.
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