The engineering profession is similar to medicine and law in that engineers are required to assimilate a large quantity of specialized knowledge that they then apply to the solution of specific problems. The application of knowledge is often bound by an extensive set of standards and practices that specify \"accepted methods and norms\". You will note that creative individuals are those that \"think outside the box\" or violate accepted norms of the field in order to bring a creative solution into being (e.g. Einstein\'s theory of relativity). They are often described as \"mavericks\". Thus, you might think that creativity and engineering are in some sense incompatible. Yet, when we look at innovative firms in complex industries, engineers are in the forefront of achieving creative solutions that drive innovation. In fact, they are necessary in many industries since modern business requires extensive technical knowledge to drive new solutions. How can this seeming paradox be explained? What factors separate the engineer who applies existing solutions to problems from the engineer who pioneers creative solutions? In your opinion, is it individual differences or can the difference be explained by organizational or environmental characteristics? Solution 1) As the asked question is based on the engineering students. 2) it is quiet different from any other branches because this is the only field that a student must think individually. 3) Not only individualy but also innovatively in many ways that can be applied. 4) And the most important thing in thid field is that learning of applications in theory and applying them in practical. 5) In many ways a student can make his subject more intersting by understading what he was learning. 6) The only subject that a student can easily understand and apply his thoughts to it. 7) In the pressent scenario engineering studies are more helpful in this fast running world. 8) You will note that creative individuals are those that \"think outside the box\" or violate accepted norms of the field in order to bring a creative solution into being (e.g. Einstein\'s theory of relativity). 9) The application of knowledge is often bound by an extensive set of standards and practices that specify \"accepted methods and norms\" 10) Generally, Science is the study of the physical world, while Engineering applies scientific knowledge to design processes, structures or equipment. 11) Both Engineers and Scientists will have a strong knowledge of science, mathematics and technology, but Engineering students will learn to apply these principles to designing creative solutions to Engineering challenges. 12) Engineering is a design process, combining knowledge of the properties of materials, models that predict how these behave, and innovative thinking, to create often-novel solutions to human needs. 13) In contrast, it may be helpful to think of technology as the process of making things, using tools, materials, and process skill.

1. The engineering profession is similar to medicine and law in that engineers are required to
assimilate a large quantity of specialized knowledge that they then apply to the solution of
specific problems. The application of knowledge is often bound by an extensive set of standards
and practices that specify "accepted methods and norms". You will note that creative
individuals are those that "think outside the box" or violate accepted norms of the field in order
to bring a creative solution into being (e.g. Einstein's theory of relativity). They are often
described as "mavericks". Thus, you might think that creativity and engineering are in some
sense incompatible. Yet, when we look at innovative firms in complex industries, engineers are
in the forefront of achieving creative solutions that drive innovation. In fact, they are necessary
in many industries since modern business requires extensive technical knowledge to drive new
solutions. How can this seeming paradox be explained? What factors separate the engineer who
applies existing solutions to problems from the engineer who pioneers creative solutions? In your
opinion, is it individual differences or can the difference be explained by organizational or
environmental characteristics?
Solution
1) As the asked question is based on the engineering students.
2) it is quiet different from any other branches because this is the only field that a student must
think individually.
3) Not only individualy but also innovatively in many ways that can be applied.
4) And the most important thing in thid field is that learning of applications in theory and
applying them in practical.
5) In many ways a student can make his subject more intersting by understading what he was
learning.
6) The only subject that a student can easily understand and apply his thoughts to it.
7) In the pressent scenario engineering studies are more helpful in this fast running world.
8) You will note that creative individuals are those that "think outside the box" or violate
accepted norms of the field in order to bring a creative solution into being (e.g. Einstein's theory
of relativity).
9) The application of knowledge is often bound by an extensive set of standards and practices
that specify "accepted methods and norms"
10) Generally, Science is the study of the physical world, while Engineering applies scientific
knowledge to design processes, structures or equipment.
11) Both Engineers and Scientists will have a strong knowledge of science, mathematics and

2. technology, but Engineering students will learn to apply these principles to designing creative
solutions to Engineering challenges.
12) Engineering is a design process, combining knowledge of the properties of materials, models
that predict how these behave, and innovative thinking, to create often-novel solutions to human
needs.
13) In contrast, it may be helpful to think of technology as the process of making things, using
tools, materials, and process skills to bring into physical reality the plans of engineers (as well as
those of other design professionals such as artists and architects).
14) For many challenges, the scientist or engineer, and the technologist, may be the same person.
Even for the theoretician, a consummate knowledge of fabrication techniques is highly
important.
15) One of the hallmarks of the current maker movement is that these functions are integrated,
giving the maker a sense of ownership.
16) Curricular Focus – Engineering programs often focus on theory and conceptual design, while
engineering technology programs usually focus on application and implementation.
17) Engineering programs typically require additional, higher-level mathematics, including
multiple semesters of calculus and calculus-based theoretical science courses, while engineering
technology programs typically focus on algebra, trigonometry, applied calculus, and other
courses that are more practical than theoretical in nature.
18) Career Paths – Graduates from engineering programs are called engineers and often pursue
entry-level work involving conceptual design or research and development.
19) Many continue on to graduate-level work in engineering. Graduates of four-year engineering
technology programs are called technologists, while graduates of two-year engineering
technology programs are called technicians.
20) These professionals are most likely to enter positions in sectors such as construction,
manufacturing, product design, testing, or technical services and sales. Those who pursue further
study often consider engineering, facilities management, or business administration.
21) Engineering is the process of putting things together to get a desired outcome, technology is
engineering that has been proven to work over and over again. Technology is always improving
due to the advances in Engineering.
22) Engineering is creation of a new facility,machinery or establishment to produce
goods,materials and life needs.
23) Hence it is detailing and creating hence should include design,procurement,construction and
start-up. Technology is propritary knowledge (know-how)once given the establishment/facility
can be created with the help of engineering