1. What is engineering? According to Webster's dictionary, engineering is “the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and energy sources in nature are made useful to people” (http://www.webster.com). Engineers apply mathematics to help design and make products. (http://www.popsci.com)2. What have you learned about engineering that you weren't aware of before? Make a list of your insights. After taking the previous semester's Engineering Design and Graphics course, I learned that engineers mean a lot for all companies to modernize. Engineers design and invent many products used by ordinary people, from the common glass of wine to a complex space station. (http://www.popularmechanics.com) I also wasn't aware of the opportunity to pursue an engineering certification that wasn't related to school. (http://www.ihs.com/index.html)3. What new questions or uncertainties have emerged? I don't have any new engineering questions because I think I know everything I should know for now. However, I am not sure if I will keep my mechanical engineering major in a different engineering or alternative major due to the difficulty of science classes. The degree of difficulty of my lessons places me behind in average grades compared to students of equal ability.4. On the back of this sheet, list and then describe the reasons why you want to become an engineer. Put your reasons in order starting with the most important. • Interests: Ever since my father bought my first K'nex set, a type of model making that uses sticks and gears, I have enjoyed using my creativity towards engineering. I also like mathematics, which greatly influences specialization. • Money: Many upperclassmen told me that if they had the chance to change majors, they should become engineers.