Mechanical Assistant

From Math Major to Mechanical Engineer

When visiting ETSU during my senior year in high school, the support shown by the math department faculty and their interest in me were impressive. Since math and engineering go hand in hand, I decided that the receipt of an applied math and statistics B.S. from ETSU was the first step necessary to achieve my goal of becoming a mechanical engineer. Some major contributing factors that made me decide to pursue a math and statistics degree from ETSU were that this path would provide me with the aptitude to manipulate scientific data, the ability to communicate with a diverse population, and a broad liberal arts education, ultimately resulting in receipt of a M.S. degree in mechanical engineer and attainment

A degree in mathematics can actually land a job in an engineering field in some specialized roles. Math graduates, being proficient in solving mathematical problems, are extremely good at helping to solve real-world, difficult problems, and can be found working in mechanical, structural, aeronautical and many other categories of engineering (“What Can You Do With a Mathematics Degree?”). A B.S. degree in mathematics can be utilized to shorten the time that it takes to obtain a second B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering by utilizing all of the similar course requirements (“College of Engineering”). By getting my B.S. in mathematics prior to procuring my mechanical engineering M.S., I acquired an intellectual and a competitive edge over others when applying for jobs because of my enhanced mathematic education and abilities. ETSU helped me secure the critical thinking and communication skills needed to become a great mechanical engineer. My ultimate educational goal is to secure a second B.S. and M.S. in mechanical engineering which gives me the options of obtaining a job in industry or allowing me to teach at the college level in the future. With a M.S. in mechanical engineering, I am giving myself more opportunities to find a good job to provide for my