Science is all about expanding our understanding of nature. Discovering of new knowledge. Understanding of various phenomena.
Engineering is about applying scientific knowledge to wisely utilize nature for the benefit of mankind, by developing new methods and tools to solve problems, control our surroundings, and improve our lives.
Technology is about skillfully applying existing methods and tools to particular needs and wants.
A Scientist expands our understanding of nature. He uses scientific method and discovers new knowledge.
Using knowledge discovered by Scientists, an Engineer employs engineering design process to develop new methods, techniques, technologies and tools.
A Technologist is skilled in the application of the methods, techniques, technologies and tools developed by the Engineers.
Scientists need to know little about engineering or technology, except that they require technology to construct their experiments.
Engineers need to know something of science and technology.
Technologists need to know something of engineering but little of science.
Science is characterized by a relative unconcern for application (although scientists generally hope their work has some ultimate application).
Engineering is distinguished from technology by the design of new technologies.
Technology is distinguished from engineering by the expectation of skill in existing technologies.
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology describes the difference between engineering and engineering technology as: "Engineering and technology are separate but intimately related professions. Here are some of the ways they differ:
· Engineering undergraduate programs include more mathematics work and higher level mathematics than technology programs.
· Engineering undergraduate programs often focus on theory, while technology programs usually focus on application.
· At ABET, engineering and engineering technology programs are evaluated and accredited by two separate accreditation commissions using two separate sets of accreditation criteria.
· Graduates from engineering programs are called engineers, while graduates of technology programs are sometimes called technologists, but are often hired as engineers.
· Some U.S. state boards of professional engineering licensure will allow only graduates of engineering programs—not engineering technology programs—to become licensed engineers."
Engineering is about applying scientific knowledge to wisely utilize nature for the benefit of mankind, by developing new methods and tools to solve problems, control our surroundings, and improve our lives.
Technology is about skillfully applying existing methods and tools to particular needs and wants.
A Scientist expands our understanding of nature. He uses scientific method and discovers new knowledge.
Using knowledge discovered by Scientists, an Engineer employs engineering design process to develop new methods, techniques, technologies and tools.
A Technologist is skilled in the application of the methods, techniques, technologies and tools developed by the Engineers.
Scientists need to know little about engineering or technology, except that they require technology to construct their experiments.
Engineers need to know something of science and technology.
Technologists need to know something of engineering but little of science.
Science is characterized by a relative unconcern for application (although scientists generally hope their work has some ultimate application).
Engineering is distinguished from technology by the design of new technologies.
Technology is distinguished from engineering by the expectation of skill in existing technologies.
The Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology describes the difference between engineering and engineering technology as: "Engineering and technology are separate but intimately related professions. Here are some of the ways they differ:
· Engineering undergraduate programs include more mathematics work and higher level mathematics than technology programs.
· Engineering undergraduate programs often focus on theory, while technology programs usually focus on application.
· At ABET, engineering and engineering technology programs are evaluated and accredited by two separate accreditation commissions using two separate sets of accreditation criteria.
· Graduates from engineering programs are called engineers, while graduates of technology programs are sometimes called technologists, but are often hired as engineers.
· Some U.S. state boards of professional engineering licensure will allow only graduates of engineering programs—not engineering technology programs—to become licensed engineers."
