What Does an Engineer Do? by Linda Ruggier

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What Does an Engineer Do?

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What Does an Engineer Do?

Do you like to figure out how things work? Are you excited about solving problems? If so, you might think about becoming an engineer. Engineers work to find solutions to problems. They also design new products that help people.

Some engineers work to make cars safer. Other engineers figure out how to build strong bridges.

Some engineers develop new medicines or find better ways to keep foods fresh and safe. Engineers start by identifying a problem to solve or a new product to design. They search for ways to fix the problem or make the product. They look at different ideas and choose the best one. Often, engineers make a model and test it. They look for ways to improve what they have made. Sandra Cruz-Pol is an engineer. She also teaches engineering students at a college. Sandra designs products that let people know when storms and floods are coming. She says it feels good to find ways to improve people's lives.

Multiple Choice

What do engineers work to find?

• A. solutions to problems

• B. the best colleges in the United States

• C. storms and floods

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What do some engineers work to make safer?

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