2008-08-22

Engineers Cannot Always Play a Solo

From a layman point of view, I think the collaboration between engineers and other professions, such as scientists, educators, is of great significance.
It is an undeniable truth that engineers have made a tremendous contribution to human beings in the past history, ranging from industry field to human life. Take the airplane as an example. Since ancient time, people have tried every means to realize their dream of flying. And now, due to engineers, the dream comes true and the benefit of airplane, in terms of time and money, is unprecedented. However, we cannot neglect the effort and sweat which made by scientists and other professions. Let’s focus on the example of airplane again. Without scientists, I venture to say all the fundamental theories will not exist, not to mention all different kinds of advanced applications. To elaborate my point of view, let’s investigate the design of the airplane. As we all know, the upper surface of the wings of the airplane is curved, whereas the surface below is a plat one. This is primarily resulting from the theory that airplane is elevated by the difference of air pressure. Thus, we can perceive that the theory established by scientists plays a vital role in our modern society.
As engineers play a more important role in our society, it is very necessary for engineers to integrate other elements into their works. For example, art is a very promising component that can be added to the work of engineers.
All in all, it is impossible and unwise for engineers to play the solo from time to time. Only with the help of other professions can engineers tap the utmost potential they possess to contribute to the society.

1 comment:

^wEnHuI^ said...

Hi sisi~
Your essay is very interesting, especially the title, it can really attract the readers' attention! You are absolutely right, we can never isolate ourselves from the society because we can’t live alone all by ourselves, and everybody needs friends. Scientists discover the theories of the things happening around us, but engineers apply them in the real live and realize the societies’ needs. You really have a good point of idea as the engineers need all the theories in order to succeed in certain innovation, thus, I agree with you that engineers can never play solo. Besides having interesting points, your essay is also clear and easy to understand as the examples are given appropriately and a lot of connectors are used to make the essay flows well. Good job~! ^^