Have you ever solved a problem? Maybe you have solved a homework problem in math or science. But what about a problem like how to do your chores faster or how to reach something on a tall shelf? Engineers solve society’s problems, and their work is all around you!

Engineering Is All Around You

Engineers solve problems you see in everyday life. Here’s how:

Getting Around

Engineers develop lighter and stronger materials for athletic shoes. Compare the design features of a running shoe, a basketball shoe, and a soccer cleat and see what’s different.

Staying Well

Engineers design the medical imaging equipment doctors use to see inside the body, along with electronic thermometers, hearing aids, and even surgical robots.

Food & Packaging

Engineers design the equipment that makes our food, figure out how to use ingredients efficiently, and design the packaging that keeps food fresh and safe.

Chemical Innovation

Engineers create the adhesives in your favorite stickers, the absorbent material in diapers, and the solar cells that turn sunlight into electricity.

Technology

Engineers design video game consoles, controllers, and the software that runs them.

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