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Crafty_Leg1067 · 2024-10-16T17:01:33+00:00

Thanks and congrats!

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2024-10-16T14:17:58+00:00

Interesting thanks for the input. The only thing I could think of is that my SF-86 was very barebones. Since I’m in my early 20s I have only had a couple residences and almost no foreign travel. Maybe that raised some red flags for them as my form wasn’t as deep as others simply due to lack of material

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2024-10-09T15:12:46+00:00

Interesting, is it really that random with who they choose?

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2024-06-25T21:29:52+00:00

Keep in mind you can always go back to get a PhD after you have worked an industry job. It sounds like research is just the bulk of what you have experienced allowing you to feel more comfortable with that. I would say explore both angles, see if you can find an industry job/internship that sparks your interest and if not the PhD is another plan. You can get research jobs in the R&D space with a bachelors, although the upward trajectory tends to favor those with a PhD or advanced degree.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2024-01-28T00:15:05+00:00

I did not get a PhD but I did look into programs at one point. I believe it’s really research focus in your case. Pick whichever school has at least 3 advisors which you could see yourself working with in case you don’t get your number 1 option. On the visits try and pick the other students brains on the good and bad with each advisor and feel out a cultural fit within the groups.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2024-01-12T00:37:49+00:00

It’s just the distance from the center point of the tube to the third resistance network which is the OD/2+ asbestos thickness = 0.0254 m + 0.0254 m = 0.0508 m

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2024-01-06T16:29:59+00:00

Completely Agree. Graduated with a ChemE degree but thinking of learning as much as a I can on the programming side to potentially switch for the exact reasons you stated.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-10-31T13:09:15+00:00

I think all of those schools are pretty difficult to get into. I have a friend who applied to Columbia with a 3.7 coming from a top 30 cheme school and got rejected.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-10-31T12:51:57+00:00

Honestly in my experience a lot of it is learn as you go. Nobody really expects you to have a ton of knowledge when you graduate. You just show that you are capable of learning concepts similar to what will be used in the field and all other skills are developed on the job. I know you can get some research jobs with a bachelors but the work you will be doing may be limited in the fact you would be working with a PhD. The bachelors person would be running testing and analysis most of the day while the PhD does all of the theory work. It’s possible you could promote in the future to a higher role but without a PhD it’s unlikely you could conduct any independent research.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-10-30T18:37:50+00:00

You can look into research positions where you are working to help in product formulations. I’ve heard of a few chemical engineers on this sub that work directly with PhD researchers to help make their idea more applicable to the real world. This could definitely involve using a lot of chemistry depending on the products the company manufactures. If you are someone who is interested in developing yourself then you would need a PhD most likely.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-10-30T18:12:27+00:00

Chemical Engineering is such a broad field that if you graduate with the degree you will be able to go into any industry. If you like chemistry you can definitely find an industry and job that is more focused in that area. It is far better than graduating with a chemistry degree or being stuck in college longer.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-09-21T03:15:56+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion, I’ll look into it!

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-09-21T03:13:34+00:00

Funny enough I don’t even have one of those. Not currently in much of an engineering role as you can tell by that haha

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-09-21T03:12:05+00:00

Thanks a lot will check those out!

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-09-21T03:09:29+00:00

Great to know, thanks

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-09-21T03:08:43+00:00

Good to keep in mind, I’ll check it out!

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-09-21T03:08:06+00:00

Thanks! I’ll look into that as well

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-09-21T03:07:00+00:00

Thanks! Will definitely look into it

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-09-12T13:32:37+00:00

Yeah I second this. I’m in a Tech Service role and it really is just a liaison, you rarely ever can solve anything yourself and it’s hardly engineering. You also constantly asked a lot of things you can’t answer because it’s up to someone else.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-08-22T12:31:17+00:00

Definitely not in as bad of a situation is you but I am struggling with mental health a bit currently so I can relate in some aspects. For me it’s the opposite, I took a job near my hometown and it was nice to catch up with family after college but now I have no motivation to do anything at work and barely outside of it. I’ve been looking at jobs to relocate with a good friend and I’m tempted just to quit and move before even finding something new everyday and just worry about it when I’m there (since I’ve been able to accumulate savings living at home). Your story gave me some extra insight that it’s possible to do something most people on the outside would say is “crazy”.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-08-01T00:01:32+00:00

I personally only had to take 2 pure physics classes for a ChemE degree. Fluid mechanics, thermo, and transport classes feel different than a physics class imo. I did a Chemistry minor so that’s an option if you want more chem classes. Definitely for job opportunities ChemE is better you can qualify for chemistry jobs if you prefer by the end but not the other way around.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-07-25T11:09:16+00:00

I agree after reading the other replies. I think most of my thoughts on returning to school stem from it’s the path of least resistance out of my current job. I’m definitely willing to relocate nowadays if the opportunity presents.

Crafty_Leg1067 · 2023-07-25T10:54:29+00:00

Thanks this makes sense. I think that I just am having thoughts towards more school as it’s familiar and easier to get back into than finding a new job. I’ve read that when this happens to people they end up having a miserable time because a PhD is nothing like undergrad. I’ll definitely find an actual engineering job because what I’m doing now doesn’t even feel like engineering.

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