For students fascinated by engineering, these books offer invaluable insights into the challenges and rewards of this profession.
An Astronaut's Guide to Life on Earth
by Chris Hadfield
Canadian astronaut Chris Hadfield details his space exploration and lessons learned in perseverance and resilience.
She Engineers: Outsmart Bias, Unlock Your Potential, and Create the Engineering Career of Your Dreams
by Stephanie Lynn Slocum
The book addresses the issue of gender bias in the engineering field. It offers advice to female engineers to challenge stereotypes and succeed in a male-dominated profession.
Structures: Or Why Things Don't Fall Down
by J.E. Gordon
J.E. Gordan explains the principles of structural engineering with real-world examples.
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To Engineer is Human: The Role of Failure in Successful Design
by Henry Petroski
Petroski’s book examines the role of failure in the engineering process and how it can lead to improvement and innovation.
The Existential Pleasures of Engineering
by Samuel C. Florman
The book delves into the practical and creative dimensions of engineering and the joy engineers feel about their profession.
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