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re: Are LSU Mechanical Engineering degrees respected?
Posted on 9/18/24 at 8:20 am to Koach K
Posted on 9/18/24 at 8:20 am to Koach K
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We don’t value engineering in this country so good or bad doesn’t matter. Our economy is based on finance.
I've had this debate with Wall Street finance types who only see the world from their narrow perspective.
Get back to me when you've discarded all your technology and built your own computers, servers, and various OS systems to run it all. Cellular and internet networks for comms? Give it a go.
Using a bicycle to commute to and from work requires very little engineering expertise to build, after you find the manufacturer to produce the components.
Financial engineering did not build our country, but it's come close to temporarily destroying it on occasion.
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Posted on 9/18/24 at 8:26 am to Riverside
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From reading the OP, you would greatly benefit from a remedial writing course. Might want to master the basics before charting a course for the stars.
Nice rage bait lol.
This post was edited on 9/18/24 at 8:33 am
Posted on 9/18/24 at 8:43 am to aprice024
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but my goals are to work for NASA or other space companies.
My nephew has an Electrical Engineering BS from Vanderbilt, he got hired by Space X right after graduation and is doing very well for himself.
Posted on 9/18/24 at 8:44 am to aprice024
alot of people are going to tell you to go into aerospace but if you talk to people at nasa or at spacex( i have done both) they will tell you 100% get mechanical as it gives you a broader base. intern and if you really want to be in aeronautical, get a masters in it.
but yes, LSU is a very respected engineering school but nobody will give a frick after your first job. either you have the personality and drive to be good or you dont.
but yes, LSU is a very respected engineering school but nobody will give a frick after your first job. either you have the personality and drive to be good or you dont.
Posted on 9/18/24 at 8:51 am to lsu777
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alot of people are going to tell you to go into aerospace but if you talk to people at nasa or at spacex( i have done both) they will tell you 100% get mechanical
Same, my cousin working at the Alabama site has a BSME and a MSME
Posted on 9/18/24 at 8:52 am to HeadSlash
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My nephew has an Electrical Engineering BS from Vanderbilt, he got hired by Space X right after graduation and is doing very well for himself.
That's awesome
Posted on 9/18/24 at 8:58 am to lsu777
It’s kind of sad that the kids these days want to be part of a tax dollar black hole like “space” instead of actually benefiting society working at the plant or the patch
Posted on 9/18/24 at 9:03 am to aprice024
I work for a major in Houston and all LSU engineering degrees are well thought of although ChE, PE and EE will get a nod before ME and ME will get in before CiE but that's oil and gas. They also hire a good many CM degrees. The degree priority depends on the job. My company hires mostly from TAM, LSU, OU and Colorado SoM.
This post was edited on 9/18/24 at 9:04 am
Posted on 9/18/24 at 9:05 am to aprice024
Most of the SEC engineering degrees are respected - especially those that haven’t succumbed to the grade inflation virus.
Posted on 9/18/24 at 9:25 am to aprice024
Have you watched the new Apollo 13 documentary? It was fascinating watching those engineers try and figure out space problems from Houston in real time. Smart dudes.
Posted on 9/18/24 at 9:36 am to Jimbeaux
IEs are Spreadsheet Engineers, it's the lowest level engineer you can be. People who hire IEs are looking to fill a role that has to be an engineer, but don't want to pay engineer salary.
ME is better, but it's also the largest group of engineers. Chem E is best.
ME is better, but it's also the largest group of engineers. Chem E is best.
Posted on 9/18/24 at 9:53 am to TigerSprings
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This post was edited on 3/31/25 at 11:13 am
Posted on 9/18/24 at 9:57 am to aprice024
Any LSU degree is respected across the country compared to a ton of other schools. The degree is just a piece of the whole pie though.
There are so many more things that decide whether someone will have a successful career or not.
There are so many more things that decide whether someone will have a successful career or not.
This post was edited on 9/18/24 at 9:57 am
Posted on 9/18/24 at 10:13 am to FortunateSon
Well Done! Posted on 9/18/24 at 10:28 am to FortunateSon
I like how yall squabble over who has the best engineering degree but none of yall are even really engineers. When’s the last time any of yall drove a train?
Posted on 9/18/24 at 10:51 am to aprice024
very much so
Posted on 9/18/24 at 12:18 pm to el Gaucho
Can't - most train engineers are boomers and they won't retire /sarc
Posted on 9/18/24 at 12:38 pm to Koach K
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We don’t value engineering in this country so good or bad doesn’t matter. Our economy is based on finance.
I know, just ask Boeing.
Posted on 9/18/24 at 12:38 pm to Koach K
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We don’t value engineering in this country
quote:stick to basketball
Koach K
Posted on 9/18/24 at 12:47 pm to FortunateSon
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Industrial Engineering
Not real engineers sorry.
Congrats on that job though, we’re all proud of you.
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