In Reply to: College help......in a possible bind....(long), nick [Profile/Gallery] , Sat, 17 Apr 2004 00:29:07

the aerospace industry. As with various posts, degrees in mechanical, electrical, material science, and even civil engineering (structure mechanics), are options to consider.

Depending what area of aerospace industry you are interested in, you maybe better off with a simple physics degree, with electives in various engineering disciplines.

Do you want to do fluid mechanics type of aerospace or avionics type or system control type ? In fact, courses in optics would be another option if you are into that kind things.

You really don't want to box yourself in as an "aerospace" major. However, you DO want to be good with the basics, i.e. physics, math, and some engineering course, such as fluid mechanics, some knowledge of compressible flow, thermodynamics.

Talk to students and faculties in other engineering departments at RPI and find out more about their programs. Aerospace major hasn't been a hit since the Moon shot days. I would look more into mechanical and electrical and open yourself up for more options, such as the auto industry and the bigger defence industry. You want to sell yourself as a well rounded technical person, as engineering systems these days cross all technical disciplines.

You are still early on in the game, take a bit of time and think about various options, and best of luck.

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• College help......in a possible bind....(long), nick , Sat, 17 Apr 2004 00:29:07
  • University of Maryland, Posidon, Sun, 18 Apr 2004 08:08:12
  • Basic training vs practical training...., TKC, Sun, 18 Apr 2004 07:17:36
  • Sounds like you're doing fine and on the right track, EricHOU, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 23:29:04
  • Re: College help......in a possible bind....(long), pat, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:35:32
  • Re: College help......in a possible bind....(long), Dan , Sat, 17 Apr 2004 13:57:16
    • Re: College help......in a possible bind....(long), Spiros Trianta, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 20:28:35
  • Re: College help...., BobS, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 10:11:04
    • second that...I'd trade experience for school smarts, FrozenSaab, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:44:49
  • You don't need an Aerospace degree to work in ...., TKC, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 07:38:01 <-- Viewing This Message
  • Re: College help......in a possible bind....(long), LesH, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 07:25:44
    • Do/Did you go to UND?, EricHOU, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 11:53:10
      • No, just wish I did, LesH, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 17:43:33
  • Boston U, MIT, WPI, Brian in MA, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 04:31:55
    • Re: Boston U, MIT, WPI, jp, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 15:57:04
    • thanks guys..., nick , Sat, 17 Apr 2004 08:37:21
  • Re: College help......in a possible bind....(long), Ray L, Sat, 17 Apr 2004 01:39:18

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