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Engineering is so much more than just being a brain. The stereotypes surrounding the engineering profession can sometimes be a turn-off for students. We need to emphasize that a well-rounded personality is a great attribute to becoming a highly valued and esteemed engineer.  To solve the problems of increased population, accelerated global economy, made to order products and environments, health and health care delivery, security, public policy and the public understanding of engineering, the engineer of 2020 will need the following attributes (NAE, 2005):

• Analytical skills
• Practical ingenuity
• Creativity
• Communication & teamwork skills
• Business & management skills
• High ethical standards
• Professionalism
• Leadership, including bridging public policy and technology
• Dynamism/agility/resilience/flexibility
• Lifelong learning inclinations

 A bachelor’s degree in engineering gives a broad knowledge base and leads to a multitude of opportunities.  Engineers with a tendency towards right and left brain thinking who are comfortable assessing and taking risks are on the cutting edge in industry, research, consulting, management, teaching, sales, business, and government.  Engineering can require a tremendous amount of time and effort, but as technology continues to develop, the need for engineers will increase too.