Choosing a particular field of engineering can often be very difficult for the undergraduate engineering student. A field particularly interesting to me is the development of network devices and the transmission of information between networks. Whether it is designing faster and more efficient modem circuits or researching for better transmission of signals between Earth and satellites, this field would be both challenging and exciting. The Internet is one of the best examples of how this field has impacted society. Enormous amounts of information are now accessible to anyone, anywhere. From network interface card design to on-demand Internet processing, I believe the world of networking has endless opportunities for engineers to get involved and make it better. .
Networking technology has become a necessity for affairs in government agencies, international corporations, banks, and the life of common citizens. This field has exploded over the last ten years. The need for better servers, faster signal transmission such as in fiber-optics, and secure online commerce are only a few examples which lead to various engineering opportunities. I think the impacts of this career would directly affect society, and its advances have already influenced the way we live our lives. People are electronically withdrawing and transferring money in their accounts, balancing their checkbooks online, shopping for groceries, and even ordering pizzas! Companies have cut costs on paper usage while helping to conserve trees. The government has sped up the tax process and cut costs for taxpayers by avoiding paper and allowing electronic tax filing. These are only a few examples of the direct impact this engineering field has had on society. .
The information that is so easily accessible to anyone has put us in closer touch with people around the world. It is easier to communicate and exchange ideas. This may also allow people to become more open-minded to new ideas and different cultures.
