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Mining engineers are concerned with the safe, economic and environmentally responsible recovery, processing, marketing and financial management of mineral resources to meet the constant global demand for mineral commodities.

The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) defines a green job as one where the workers' duties involve making their establishment's production processes more environmentally friendly or use fewer natural resources.

Engineers are essential to the advancement of America’s technological leadership, innovation, manufacturing and services which is vital to the country’s economic strength, national defense, and other societal needs.

From the Egyptian pyramids to the Taj Mahal, history has been defined by engineering marvels that have held the world spellbound by its ingenuity and out-of-the-box approach.

The USA had 11 separate weather and climate events that amassed losses of $110 billion in damage in 2012, according to the National Climatic Data Centre.

Mobility is a key aspect of the modern world. Civil engineers are fundamental in providing the rail, road and air infrastructure that supports our economic and social well-being, as well as addressing the environmental challenges that our transport demands create

In 1951, Stanford University started the world’s first science park, which would later come to be known as Silicon Valley.

Two Factors that have led to Brain Drain in the Engineering Sector

It is predicted that by the end of 2013, 1.2 million industrial robots will be working worldwide. This has sparked a huge debate on whether robots are taking over our jobs.

According to the UN-HABITAT, half the world’s population lives in urban areas. It is anticipated that by 2030 six out of ten people will be living in cities.