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The Broad Field of Engineering — Interview w/ Jesse Burton

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I decided after my freshman year to transfer to a dual degree program in Physics and Electrical Engineering with Butler University and Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) to expand my options. As a young engineer, I had plenty of time to pursue different subfields, and it is how I ended up with a job I love.

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Decoding STEM: What Does the E in STEM Stand For?

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STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering , and Mathematics, emerged as a response to the growing need for a skilled workforce in these fields. This led to an increased focus on science and mathematics education in schools. It involves designing, building, and improving structures, machines, systems, and processes.

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Career Exploration: Engineering

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Intertwined with Science, Technology, Arts and Mathematics engineers utilize their understanding of each discipline to design and build works of art. In Part 4 of our STEAM Career Exploration Series, we're showing students how they can apply their knowledge and skills in Science, Technology, Arts and Mathematics just like Engineers do!

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Quantum Computing

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Quantum computers can resolve the laws of quantum theory and other problems involving elementary particles and microscopic physics. Security systems that store important data rely on complex mathematics that would take classical computers years to break, but using quantum computers, they can be broken quickly.