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A nephew of mine is going to be a senior in high school next year, and just got back from an introduction to engineering camp at the University of Missouri in Rolla. You pick four types of engineering that you want to learn more about, and do hands on activities for each one. His favorite, by quite a bit, was the metallurgy. They casted some paper weights from aluminum, did some stress tests on different types of steel, and some other stuff. From the sound of it, it does seem pretty interesting. His only concern is the job market. I did some reading, and i guess their metals program is extremely specific. Their students learn their metals front back and side to side, but thats about it (as opposed to "general materials engineering" degrees that other schools provide). While i'm sure there are companies in need of these people, i don't think he wants to have to run around the country to the few places that need these people.
comments and opinions would be greatly appreciated.
did anybody here, if not for metals, go to UMR?
thank you much.
-Jon
comments and opinions would be greatly appreciated.
did anybody here, if not for metals, go to UMR?
thank you much.
-Jon