Engineers work to creatively apply scientific principles in design, analysis, and construction. Engineering involves combining math and science skills to solve "real world" problems. Your specialty within engineering will determine what aspect of the problem you are attempting to solve. Civil engineers, for example, may be involved with the design and construction of a new building, while environmental engineers determine how this building may impact the surrounding environment.  Below are resources to help you explore various fields within engineering and pursue your specific interests. 

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For all engineering fields

Try Engineering - Overviews engineering majors and fields, with profiles of engineers and undergraduate students, a list of engineering societies, and some internship/research opportunities for undergraduates and graduate students.

MentorNet - E-mentoring network particularly for women and others underrepresented in engineering, science and mathematics. Offers One-on-One Mentoring Programs, and résumé database among other resources.

National Society of Professional Engineers - Professional association for licensed Professional Engineers (PEs) and Engineer Interns (EIs).  Resources for licensure education, and career development, including a job board.

Science Careers - Online "Careers" section of the journal Science.  Job database, information on funding, and a discussion forum

My Perfect Gig - Industry-specific, skills-based matching of job seeker qualifications and employer requirements for engineering, information systems, and information technology jobs.

Society of Women Engineers - Jjob/internship search resources, information on SWE scholarships, competitions, and conferences.

Aerospace Engineering

Aerospace Career Questions - Educational information on subjects ranging from aviation to space travel to aerospace technology. FAQs on topics such as what work in the aerospace industry is like, salaries, how to find a job in the industry.

Aero Industry Jobs - Education and training opportunities, job listings, and information on career events.

Applied Math and Science

Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics - Information on careers in applied math and science, educational and career opportunities, competitions and conferences.

Biomedical Engineering

Biomedical Engineering Career Alliance - Search and apply for internships, co-ops, research opportunities, and jobs posted by companies and research institutions. Links to other resources available.

Biomedical Engineer - Search engine for biomedical engineering opportunities

Chemical Engineering

American Institute of Chemical Engineers - Technical and career resources, conference information, as well as information on student scholarships, awards, and competitions. 

Chemical Engineer - Search engine for chemical engineering opportunities

Civil Engineering

American Society of Civil Engineers - Resources for specialties within civil engineering, educational and career resources, and conference information.

Civil Engineer - Search engine for civil engineering opportunities

Computer Science/Computer Engineering

IEEE Computer Society - Career and educational resources, publications, conference information.  Scholarship and careers resources specifically for students available.

Association for Women in Computing - For programmers, system analysts, operators, technical writers, Internet specialists, trainers and consultants). Networking, continuing education, and mentoring opportunities.

Dice - Job search and career resources web site for technology professionals

Earth and Environmental Engineering

American Academy of Environmental Engineers - Information about environmental engineering careers, a job database, publications and other resources. 

Environmental Engineer - Search Engine for environmental engineering opportunities

Electrical Engineering

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers, Inc. (IEEE) -  Educational and career resources specifically for students, and a job database. 

Electrical Engineer - Search engine for electrical engineering opportunities

Industrial Engineering and Operations Research

Institute of Industrial Engineers - Technical and career information, a job database, conference information and publications.

International Council on Systems Engineering - Technical and career information, with sections specifically for students, conference information, and publications.

Industrial Engineer - Search engine for industrial engineering opportunities

Materials Science

ASM International -  Job database, educational resources, publications and other resources.

American Chemical Society - Materials Science - Introduction to careers in materials science.  Job database, career resources, internship and fellowship listings, other educational resources, publications and conference information.  

Materialsjobs.com - Search engine for materials science opportunities

Mechanical Engineering

American Society of Mechanical Engineers - Technical and career information, a job database, conference information, and publications.

Mechanical Engineer - Search engine for mechanical engineers