Most of the modern gadgets that excite young people, such as compact disc players, video games, televisions, personal computers, and telecommunications equipment are designed by electrical and computer engineers. Electrical and computer engineers enjoy status, monetary rewards, and the stimulation of participating in a rapidly changing field that provides opportunities for dynamic young men and women with new ideas.
Electrical engineers solve problems through the skillful application of mathematics and science.
They design useful products such as cellular telephones, high definition TVs that show lifelike pictures, and imaging systems that allow physicians to look inside the human body without performing surgery. Electrical engineers also design systems for the generation and distribution of power that lights our homes, operates our factories, and runs our household appliances. Working in teams, electrical engineers fabricate complex, tiny components that are used in computers, sensors, stereo systems, weather satellites, automobiles, modern appliances, and automated factories. Computer engineers also design and develop the programs that control the operation of these computers and enable them to perform an endless variety of useful tasks.