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STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/ Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=luAmHNpGL_w Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ Electrical engineering encompasses a broad range of subdisciplines included electronics, RF, controls, signal processing, instrumentation, power, and much more. This video covers a quick overview of those fields and then goes into the electrical engineering undergrad curriculum you can expect. Note that all schools are a little different so don't take this as a guarantee, but hopefully this gives a good overview of what to expect. ►Other Videos You May Enjoy Electrical Engineering Subfields: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=M6oXZUtyCJ4 Electrical Engineering College Labs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pkIpxBF5TGs What Math Classes do Engineers Take: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRxsfgilBKY My First Job as an EE out of college: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0BS2TMLPyGw ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT These are some of my favorite books I have read lately that relate to students with an interest in math, science, and engineering. The list includes: 1. Physics of the Future - http://amzn.to/2smbuW6 2. Algorithms to Live By - http://amzn.to/2nSyreE 3. A Mind for Numbers - http://amzn.to/2Cb3yGC 4. How Not to Be Wrong - http://amzn.to/2sl2OPF 5. Deep Work - http://amzn.to/2EdsH9A 6. Elon Musk: Tesla, Spacex, and the Quest for a Fantastic Future - http://amzn.to/2smJ4eA Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/ Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YmVTTFEZyiE Plenty of people can be turned away from engineering for a variety of factors. Some of these that I include in the video are 1. Not being good at math 2. Not having any experience 3. Not being good with hands There are reasons why engineering might not be right for you. But it's important to distinguish those from the less important reasons that a lot of people have to deal with. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/ Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Buy the Books & Shop the Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar Part 1: https://youtu.be/xPXifzNHyYU No one knows what the future of science and technology will be, but experts are able to predict what they think will be here in the coming years and decades. Some of the topics discussed in these videos next include augmented reality, artificial intelligence, quantum computers, space travel, energy, and more. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/ Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Part 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yO2_6fExuWI No one knows what the future of science and technology will be, but experts are able to predict what they think will be here in the coming years and decades. Some of the topics discussed in this video and the next include augmented reality, artificial intelligence, quantum computers, space travel, energy, and more. ►Buy the Books: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vsge0bfLO_c Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Most people will tell you that engineering is definitely worth the hard work. I would agree with this but there are people who may not see it as "worth it" depending on their situation. This usually comes down to not truly wanting to go into the field or having goals that don't align with getting the degree. In this video I outline some positives and negatives about engineering so you can make a more informed decision. ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/ Buy the Book (Associate Link): http://amzn.to/2CBEk5j Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ This video covers what it takes to become an expert. Deliberate practice is where you get practice with a specific goal in mind. The goal of deliberate practice is to get out of your comfort zone and really focus on what you need to improve on and what your weak points are. ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ This episode of today in engineering includes: 1. Tesla Semi Truck Energy Usage 2. Autonomous Flying Microrobots 3. Floating Island Tesla Semi Truck: https://interestingengineering.com/tesla-truck-will-need-the-same-energy-as-4000-homes-to-recharge-according-to-research Autonomous Flying Microbots: https://www.rdmag.com/news/2017/12/engineers-program-tiny-robots-move-think-insects Floating Island: http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-4686826/Dutch-team-reveals-plans-mile-wide-floating-islands.html ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ Although it has not been many years since I graduated college, there are a lot of differences I've noticed in the real world that you may not think about while in school. In this video I discuss some of those differences to provide you with some insight on what my experience has been like, as well as what I have noticed in others. ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ This episode of today in engineering covers 1. New Exoplanet Found Through AI 2. New Robotic Hand 3. Method to See Through Walls 4. Parker Solar Probe New Exoplanet: http://www.eweek.com/big-data-and-analytics/google-machine-learning-technology-helps-nasa-discover-new-exoplanet Robotic Hand: https://interestingengineering.com/this-robotic-arm-named-after-luke-skywalker-is-pushing-the-boundaries-of-prosthetics Seeing Through Walls: https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2017/12/171206162321.htm Parker Solar Probe: https://www.nasa.gov/content/goddard/parker-solar-probe-humanity-s-first-visit-to-a-star ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/ Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Versión en español de este video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rxjj-OI1bk4 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ This video is for students in high school (or early college) and covers some things you can do to better prepare yourself for a STEM degree or career. ►Links You May Find Interesting Python Tutorials: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HBxCHonP6Ro&list=PL6gx4Cwl9DGAcbMi1sH6oAMk4JHw91mC_ Buy Arduino (Associate Link): http://amzn.to/2B0EYeK Arduino Tutorial: https://www.makerspaces.com/simple-arduino-projects-beginners/ ►Book list (Associate Links) The Man Who Loved Only Numbers: http://amzn.to/2AY4Rfn Basic Machines and How They Work: http://amzn.to/2BRJmdq Why Buildings Stand Up: http://amzn.to/2kURarC Why Buildings Fall Down: http://amzn.to/2BUeskj The Pragmatic Programmer: http://amzn.to/2BwUU9w A Brief History of Time: http://amzn.to/2knqRWO Astrophysics for People in a Hurry: http://amzn.to/2BTW2k2 Nikola Tesla Biography: http://amzn.to/2kjA6Yp Einstein Biography: http://amzn.to/2AaCwPE What is Mathematics: http://amzn.to/2kUIyRI Letters to a Young Mathematician: http://amzn.to/2AcPDjn ►Check out my Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

WIN A FREE MONTH’S RENT! GET ZENTLY, THE BEST FREE APP FOR RENTERS: https://zently.app.link/majorprep1 Zently is hiring student ambassadors in the US. Check out: https://www.zently.com/students Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ This video of "Today In Engineering" includes: 1. Voyager 1 2. A.I. Algorithm analyzes instagram photos 3. Earthquake Resistant Concrete 4. Berlin Hackathon 5. Breakthrough Prize Results Voyager 1 Story: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/voyager-1-fires-up-thrusters-after-37/ A.I. Algorithm: https://www.seeker.com/tech/artificial-intelligence/this-ai-system-can-diagnose-depression-from-instagram-photos?utm_source=twitter&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=seeker Earthquake Resistant Earthquake: https://newatlas.com/edcc-earthquake-resistant-concrete/51754/ Breakthrough Prize Winners: https://techcrunch.com/2017/12/03/watch-the-sixth-annual-breakthrough-prize-awards-live-right-here/ Breakthrough Prize Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hKqzBGE5w-0 ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join the MajorPrep Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ Do you wonder how much programming you'll do in college as an engineer. This answer is very dependent on what major you pick, the university you go to, and various other factors. However there are some consistencies in each major that will help show you what you can possibly expect. Many engineering majors do a lot of programming with Matlab, whereas some others learn the more common programming languages such as C, python, java, and more. ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ This video of "Today In Engineering" includes: 1. Human Vs AI Drone Race 2. Nasa' Psyche Project 3. Near Perfect Streaming Algorithm 4. The Boring Company Streaming Algorithm Article: https://www.quantamagazine.org/best-ever-algorithm-found-for-huge-streams-of-data-20171024/?utm_content=buffer4c332&utm_medium=social&utm_source=twitter.com&utm_campaign=buffer Computer Science Video (Discrete Math): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzl0ELY_TiM Drone Race: https://www.nasa.gov/feature/jpl/drone-race-human-versus-artificial-intelligence/ Nasa Psyche Project: https://www.nasa.gov/directorates/spacetech/tdm/feature/Deep_Space_Communications The Boring Company Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5V_VzRrSBI ►Check out the MajorPrep Amazon Store: https://www.amazon.com/shop/zachstar

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT This video covers whether your college GPA matters. To put simply, it will matter for getting further education whether it be a master's program, medical school, nursing school, law school, etc. However, when it comes to a job, your GPA might help you get an interview for some companies, but that won't always be the case. Some companies will filter out resumes that have lower than a certain GPA. Most people say this is not the case for them, but it does happen and you should be aware. Overall you don't need a good GPA in order to get a job, you really should be working on networking, projects, getting experience, and so on. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT This video covers some of the pros and cons of working at a small company vs a large company. You may look at the cool projects advertised at large companies, but that doesn't mean you'll definitely be doing the more interesting work. Below are some of the pros and cons mentioned in the video. There isn't one right path in general, but just think about your interests and what's best for you. Large Company Pros: 1. Higher pay 2. Better benefits (medical, dental, retirement, etc) 3. Lots of resources for help 4. Work on big projects 5. Many paths you can go within the company Large Company Cons: 1. Less technical activities (especially in beginning) 2. Don't know everyone at the company 3. Smaller part of project you are working on 4. Contributions are less noticeable Small Company Pros: 1. More interesting technical work (especially in beginning) 2. Exposure to lots of different things 3. Bigger part of projects you are working on 4. More flexibility 5. Part of a family cause everyone knows eachother Small Company Cons: 1. More hectic hours (sometimes without more pay) 2. Benefits aren't as appealing 3. More volatility if economy tanks 4. If you want a change, need to change companies Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar

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Jake Voorhees Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC6jLimb3eM2MVx1m4uTL8Hg Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join the MajorPrep Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ Thank you to Jake Voorhees for guest starring on the channel. This video covers some tips about getting into graduate school as well as Jake's experience himself. Jake's channel includes lots of interviews with experienced engineers, tips for engineers, advice for students, and much more.

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Join The New Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/majorprep/ ►Buy the Book (Associate Link): http://amzn.to/2xU8ChB This video covers a summary of the book "The Productivity Project". Being more productive is about managing your time, energy, and attention. You need to find a balance of all three of these things to maximize your productivity. Although we all want a quick and easy way to boost our productivity ten fold, that's not usually how it works for people. We need to make small changes and consistently do them on a day to day basis to work our way towards great changes.

Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT In 2013 Forbes came out with an article titled "Dream Employers for Engineering Students." In this video I discuss 5 of those companies and briefly go over what they work on and what you should know about them as well as some advice for college students. Many of these companies are based in the United States but they often also have facilities all over the world, so be sure to check what is available in your country. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar ►Forbes Article (Top 100): https://www.forbes.com/sites/jacquelynsmith/2013/06/12/the-dream-employers-for-engineering-students/ ►Blog Post: http://majorprep.com/blog/2017/11/06/list-engineering-companies/

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Get the Book (Associate Link): http://amzn.to/2yTxwSs Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar This video covers a summary of the book "How not to be wrong, the power of mathematical thinking". Most of the math we learn in high school and beyond is not used ever again (unless you go into math, science, or engineering). However, high school does a poor job at describing what math actually is. Mathematical thinking allows people to understand and interpret numbers, data, and situations in a much clearer way. Many studies or assumptions we've made in life are premature due to elements we don't really consider. Pure mathematicians use true mathematical thinking all the time, but everyone uses a simpler version of this profound mathematics. ►Other Videos You May Find Interesting The Math Major: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GLMZc2EzsaI What is Discrete Math and how does it apply to computer science?: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tzl0ELY_TiM What Math Classes do Engineers Take? (applications of calculus, diff equations, imaginary numbers, and more): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRxsfgilBKY How Much Math do Engineers Use: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MhanyR5Rfk0

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/ Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT This video continues on from part 1 and covers pure math concepts such as abstract algebra, real analysis, and topology. Those classes have less obvious real world applications than those discussed in the previous video and are much more proofs based. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar Applied Math Video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRxsfgilBKY Square root of 2 Proof: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mX91_3GQqLY

STEMerch Store: https://stemerch.com/Support the Channel: https://www.patreon.com/zachstar PayPal(one time donation): https://www.paypal.me/ZachStarYT Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/zachstar/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/ImZachStar This video covers the math major including applied math vs pure math, courses you'll take, and careers you can go into. The math major in undergrad involves a lot of the same classes whether you go into applied math or pure math include Calculus, linear algebra, differential equations, proofs, abstract algebra, real analysis, and more. But you will be able to take electives in pure or applied math concepts. Pure math is about using math to solve problems in math. Then applied math is about using math to solve problems outside of math (such as physics, engineering, finance, chemistry, biology, etc). Many pure math students end up getting their PhD so they can work in academia on research. Overall math students can go into a variety of fields including engineering, software development, teaching, finance, and more. Applied Math Courses: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mRxsfgilBKY