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What is Engineering?

Engineering is the art of applying mathematical and scientific skills to transform an idea into a product or system that benefits society. The field of engineering can be grouped into several specialties such as aeronautics and astronautics, agricultural and biological, biomedical, chemical, civil, computer, construction engineering and management, electrical, engineering science, environmental, industrial, land surveying, materials, mechanical, nuclear, and interdisciplinary.  Engineers perform many types of jobs such as research, design, development, analysis, tests and measurements.