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What Do Electrical Engineers
Do?
Current
as of
10/25/2006
Electrical Engineers
have exciting careers designing anything and everything that uses electricity.
They design power systems that bring electricity to our homes, and they
also design all of our communications systems, electronic devices, electrical
appliances, computers, and medical equipment. They also work with medical
doctors; they work in the space program; and they work with many other
kinds of engineers and professionals. Many of them also have exciting jobs
as scientists, inventing new kinds of electronic technology and devices
that help humankind. Electrical engineers are very respected and admired
for their profession.
Unlike the technical degree, which prepares
you for a service-related career (repairing, installing, servicing) the
electrical engineering degree prepares you for a professional career in
design
and research and development (R&D).
Would you like to become an electrical
engineer? Any one with the desire and motivation can! You need to first
study hard in school, especially in mathematics and science. Math and science
are the basic "tools" that electrical engineers use in their work. You
should also get as much computer experience as possible—word processing,
spread sheets, PowerPoint presentations, PageMaker, Windows and the Internet.
Engineers and scientists also need to write and speak effectively so work
extra hard in your English courses, too! Don’t overlook your interests
in art, music and foreign language—we need engineers and scientists who
have these creative attributes to provide new inventions and developments.
Once in high school, you might want to
come to South Dakota State University, like many other students, to learn
how to get your college degree and start an exciting career as an electrical
engineer. We will be waiting for you and look forward to helping you start
your career.
The faculty and staff of SDSU’s Electrical Engineering
program
can also assist you with your school science fair projects or personal
hobby projects. These arrangements should be made through your school’s math/science
teacher or principal. Why not arrange for a personal visit and tour of
our facilities? We encourage you to also come with your family, spouse
and interested friends. You may contact us by
phone, e-mail or in person.
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Department
of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science
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South
Dakota State University
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201
Harding Hall, P.O. Box 2220
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Brookings,
SD 57007
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(605)
688-4526