Science seeks to understand the fundamental laws of nature through observation and experimentation, while engineering applies scientific knowledge to design and build useful products and structures. Scientists explore natural phenomena to discover the laws that govern them, while engineers use existing scientific laws to design solutions that can be implemented to address real-world problems within economic and resource constraints. While both scientists and engineers require strong backgrounds in science, mathematics, and technology, engineers are trained to apply these principles to designing creative solutions, whereas scientists focus on expanding our theoretical understanding of the natural world.