As we progress towards the next century, the appropriate application and expansion of technology is going to be absolutely vital for Australia's place in both the regional and global arenas. Engineers will be at the cutting edge of this application and expansion, working on problems which will be as small as the design of micro -machines, used to fight disease and as large as global warming. Australia will be looking to build upon its past history of engineering innovations and achievements. Achievements in the area of telecommunications and information technology, power generation, environmental management and a multitude of other technology related fields. It's these developments which will bring economic growth and prosperity in the future.
Engineering is as much a way of thinking as it is a specific discipline.
Engineers are highly trained and creative thinkers, able to work with and overcome difficult problems. Whether in the role of team player, an engineer is usually there when a solution is found. This scenario will be repeated countless times in the future. If Australia is to prosper in the 21st century, then it's essential that we have high quality engineers. I highly recommend it as a career choice.