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Post by Basket1lady on May 16, 2019 16:42:11 GMT
I think seeking out the local chapter of a professional organization is another good idea. DS is the president of his school’s IEEE chapter (electrical engineering). They meet once a month, hold clinics for new students on using the lab equipment and computer programs, hold a rocketry competition, support robotics clubs, etc. **you don’t actually have to be an EE major to join the club**
A large university is a good place to study engineering. The labs are pretty specialized and it’s not an area of study a typical student would explore if they were taking electives. DS is actually at a medium sized liberal arts school, but they are well known for their engineering graduates. And I also see the classes definitely holding a lot of discussions. There was a lot of class discussion about the different uses, fields, ethics, etc. In fact, DS says his classes are half and half. You read the material out of class, have a lecture on the finer details, then discuss the above topics. Then you apply what you have learned in the lab.
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Post by PaperAngel on May 17, 2019 8:27:40 GMT
I found the OP difficult to follow. For clarification:
- "A friend of my son's father" - It seems you're referring to the dad of your son's buddy, not a friend of your ex-/partner?
- Does the professor teach engineering, or is he in a different field?
- Is the professor a full-time educator, or does he work in the field & teach classes at night/certain weekdays?
- Do I understand correctly the professor works with the step-/mom of your son's buddy, not his own spouse? If so, is she also a professor or professional in the same field? - Does the professor teach at the same college that your son attends?
- Why include references (e.g. HS teacher) seemingly for a meeting request?
The note should be brief & specific, covering the who, what, when, where, & why; otherwise, it may not get read. Your son can express his passion for the field in person. Until your son knows the purpose of the meeting/what information he's seeking from the professor, he shouldn't send the message or schedule an appointment yet. Wishing him well...
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