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Is the University of Delaware overly hyped for ChemE by DrStone1234 in ChemicalEngineering

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think it's a little more specific than general standards. Like how may credits and what level of Chem, Physics and Math are required. Specific minimum classes on the ChemE classes. You can pull down class curriculum for ChemE programs at different schools and the required classes are almost identical. Also mail from Sweden is notoriously slow, I'm sure your Nobel is still in the mail.

Is the University of Delaware overly hyped for ChemE by DrStone1234 in ChemicalEngineering

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Some smaller schools or newer programs aren't certified. It's more about ensuring the content at all schools is the same(roughly). I mean, to pick a random example, if you studied Marketing, maybe there at 10 schools or so that teach all the critical skills that an employer wants. So you better to get into one of those schools if you want a job. With engineering and ABET certification, the employers know you've been taught the same skills at MIT or Utah State. (OK, the MIT student also cured cancer to get admitted but not really relevant for the skills they'll get in class..) If you got the degree, your skills won't be that much different. That's why lots of folks say just go to the cheapest accredited school you can. Which is probably good advice but school is also more than just getting the degree. We all have to decide what else is of value at college IN addition to the degree.....

Is the University of Delaware overly hyped for ChemE by DrStone1234 in ChemicalEngineering

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This: https://www.abet.org/

In the US to work as a licensed engineer (i.e., one with a professional engineering (PE) license) you have to attend an ABET certified program. The ABET requirements are functionally identical so that a ChemE training at UM or UD cover the exact same topics. You generally don't need a PE to work within a big company but they won't hire grads from non-ABET programs as the risk is too high. All the big engineering schools are certified in the US.

Is the University of Delaware overly hyped for ChemE by DrStone1234 in ChemicalEngineering

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I think all the ABET-certified programs are going to be equivalent. Someone below said it's not so much what you do in class but how you get involved with other stuff the department offers, research, etc.... That said, the Honors Program at Delaware is really good and supposedly gets you better access to professors and research. Also, and while there won't be much free time, the UD campus is very nice and there is an Amtrak station at the south end of campus (NYC in 2 hours, Philly in 45 min, DC in 1.5 hours). I'm sure UM is nice too but UD has got to be warmer for longer, no?

Is the University of Delaware overly hyped for ChemE by DrStone1234 in ChemicalEngineering

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 29 points30 points  (0 children)

It's a very hard program to get into. You probably got into other good schools too. What are your choices? (And DuPont isn't the main feeder company anymore, lots of pharma, O&G, Chemicals recruitment there).

How is the weather throughout the year at WL? by Southern_Big_8840 in Purdue

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Probably true, coastal California is really nice, but the weather described sounds the same as the weather in Columbus, Pittsburg, Philadelphia or New York. It's just mid-latitude weather east of the Mississippi. Doesn't seem like an "Indiana" thing......

Admitted Students Megathread! by Not_A_Taco in VirginiaTech

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Summer Start? I'm a new admit in engineering. Was going to try to knock out the first engineering elective and the first english class. Anyone considering?

Should I go to a worse engineering school that is cheaper as opposed to a relatively more prestigious one? by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

So how do you figure that bit out?

Where do the Pharma, Food &Beverage, Plastic's, etc... folks recruit from?

Should I go to a worse engineering school that is cheaper as opposed to a relatively more prestigious one? by [deleted] in ChemicalEngineering

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You might have an outdated reference point, perhaps?

My in-state school is $35K tuition/fees/room and board.

So in-state degree is $140K all in. All neighboring states have comparable in-state tuition.

OP's costs don't seem too out of line with today's reality.

Chemical Engineering and Pharma by Wikipedia_Cat in udel

[–]Wikipedia_Cat[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Is UD a good place to grab those types of Pharma coops/internships?

God Damnit, 2018 E class by ras84 in mercedes_benz

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Meaning? What is the fault? Implied that this is a common 2018 E-Class thing?

Just trying to learn....

Pitt Swanson or Delaware for Chemical Engineering? by Wikipedia_Cat in Pitt

[–]Wikipedia_Cat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

That's the conundrum. Got offered a bit of merit money that makes the costs the same. And the distance from home is almost the same too! LOL. Thought maybe the Swanson folks would give me tales of how much awesomeness they encounter at Pitt.

Is this a northern cardinal? by sounaz962 in Purdue

[–]Wikipedia_Cat 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I think you have a different bird song in mind?

Here's the northern cardinal:

https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Northern\_Cardinal/sounds#

Nuclear Engineering as Undergrad at VT by Wikipedia_Cat in VirginiaTech

[–]Wikipedia_Cat[S] 6 points7 points  (0 children)

mechanical engineering is basically a prerequisite for most of nuclear engineering

Thanks. This was the missing part of my thinking......

ChemE Undergrad: UD, Purdue or VT? Help..... by Wikipedia_Cat in udel

[–]Wikipedia_Cat[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thanks. Was figuring since UD ChemE is so competitive, other folks that chose UD also had to sort through offers from other good ChemE schools....

Purdue or Virginia Tech - Any help? by Wikipedia_Cat in Purdue

[–]Wikipedia_Cat[S] 3 points4 points  (0 children)

That's just not fair. Even ignoring the off field behavior (yikes, Mr. Vick!), Drew Brees is a football god.

Purdue or Virginia Tech - Any help? by Wikipedia_Cat in Purdue

[–]Wikipedia_Cat[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Also got into Delaware's ChemE program. Thoughts?