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Originally Posted by Cory
...and personally, I would be VERY scared if I knew a building, car, or airplane had been designed by an "engineer" who possesses no degree, or has ever had formal training, and was "self taught".
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Cory
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So, I have to pull out the white rabbit from this hat.
Would you trust your life to the heart dialisys machine Dean invented when he was about 20?
He has had no formal degree - (Dropped out of WPI remember), other than honorary ones. I know that is a stretch, but there are exeptions to every rule.
I mean no disrespect towards Dean either by mentioning that he has no degree, but you can be an engineer with no degree.
edit:I have to ask the question now. Do you consider Dean an Engineer or a spokesperson for engineering related fields?
Unfortunately in this world, if you are to work for a company and not become an independently wealthy individul from your abilities like Dean has, they do care about that piece of paper from your college...
I do agree with Paul that if you are in HS or your first years of college then you are not considered an engineer..
I mean I have been going to college for 7 years on and off now for an engineering related degree, and while I am very proficient in my skills as a CAD Draftsperson I am not by any means an engineer. I suck at math, and sometimes wonder why I am in the engineering field, but I do great things with CAD so that's what keeps my hope alive.
Ok, anyways.. I'm done ranting now.
For all of those HS students that plan on going into some sort of Engineering field, I wish you luck and hope that you achieve that goal and can be called an Engineer someday and have the respect and admiration that comes with that wonderful profession.