What is Engineering?

Engineering explained - from mobile phones to the Burj Khalifa (the world's tallest building), computer games and toothpaste to the Sydney Harbour Bridge and aeroplanes.

The video is intended to attract high school students to the engineering profession, but should entertain anyone interested in engineering. It highlights the importance of maths and science and touches on chemical engineering, civil engineering, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, mechatronics engineering, mining engineering, and software engineering.

[jmes]

I watched this video about 8 years ago in Grade 5 Science class. I am now studying Civil Engineering at the University of Waterloo. To say this video inspired me would be an understatement.

[iorbit]

This cartoonist is great! Awesome presentation overall. :)

[UoNFEBE]

We're really glad you're loving this video! We agree that engineering is an amazing profession.

[Shonic]

you made it seem complicated, just wack something with a wrench and it'll be level 3 in no time

[nadilag]

PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE DO A VIDEO ABOUT ALL THE ENGINEERING BRANCHES. YOU ARE THE ONLY CHANNEL I TRUST TO THINGS LIKE THIS. PLEASE DO GRANT MY REQUEST :(( THANKS IN ADVANCE THOUGH

[BrotherCreamy]

Every bit of your plane has been touched by engineers: mechanical, mechatronic, chemical, mining, electrical and software engineers. In fact, almost every type of engineer except aeronautical.

[jasondads]

No mention of aero space engineer when talking planes?

[pwallington]

Can't thank you enough for making and posting this.Used it to sell engineering to a group of high quality 15/16 year old Physics students who were unsure about engineering and this totally sold it to them I would anticipate a significant uptake in engineering degrees from them. Thanks Philippa

[interstellarlapisthecccp]

'Engineer' is pretty much synonymous to 'design', though as a profession it also extends to the people who refine already existing designs and materials. This broad definition is why two Engineers can have very little in common when it comes to the work they do; one Engineer may design aircraft with expertise in physics while another can create new shampoo formulas with expertise in chemistry and biology. Really, an engineer can be anyone that works with materials or designs something... narrowing it down to pretty much any job in existence. Even a garbageman can be called a sanitation engineer.

[LorenAguilar]

Its a great job until the math and physics start to hurt, but anyone can succeed if they work hard and keep focus.

[UoNFEBE]

We're trying to demystify the engineering profession, particularly for young people. In Australia, and many other countries, we have a shortage of engineers and of people studying maths, science and technology subjects at senior levels. We're hoping this video will help inspire people to study these subjects and consider becoming engineers.

[UoNFEBE]

Hey Richard - we're glad you're inspired. What an awesome profession to aim for!

[William_Clinton_Muguai]

Engineering is the application of maths and sciences to create products that solve humanity's problems. Period!

[lefterismagkoutas]

I found my purpose in videos like these, thank you.

[UoNFEBE]

Hi MrVman321, Engineering is a really varied profession and your work-life balance will depend greatly on your career choices. Different employers have different employment conditions and work cultures. Also, it will depend on the type of engineering role you move in to - management, consulting, research, field work, public sector, private sector etc. But it's certainly possible to have a successful career in this profession and maintain a happy and healthy personal life.

[AbhishekSharma-tyvr]

This is outstandiing! Brilliant piece of work! I love my profession!

[neenoo]

First off, I love this Australian accent :')
And I had no idea that's how they built our Burj Khalifa, and yes, our temperature do reach 50 degrees x-x. And I love the way this video was presented, it looks amazing!! 

Now I'm a new freshman to study Sustainable and Renewable energy engineering..It's something that I believe in, but I'm not much of a practical problem solver, , nor am I that interested in computer programming.. does that matter? Any engineers out there to share their university experience and say what are the challenges, advantages, and any piece of advice? Should I even study engineering, or change my major to something else?

[allhailkingaslan]

2:47 back to the future reference! loved it!

[xxkillerdogxx]

I am a student Civil Engineer at NYU Poly and i appreciate this video.. Good work guys :)

[HollySackett]

This is so fabulous! I was looking for an introduction to what engineering is for my 7/8th grade science students tomorrow and this is perfect. Thank you!