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An '''engineer''' uses scientific knowledge to solve problems. Not problems like "What is beauty?", 'cause that would fall within the purview of your conundrums of philosophy. I solve practical problems! For instance, how am I gonna stop some big mean Mother-Hubbard from tearin' me a structurally superfluous new behind? The answer? Use a gun. And if that don't work, use more gun. Like this, heavy-caliber tripod-mounted little-old-number designed by me. Built, by me. And you best hope...  

An '''engineer''' uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems.<ref>"engineer." Dictionary.com - WordNet® 3.0. Princeton University. 16 Jul. 2007. [http://dictionary.reference.com/browse/engineer]</ref>  According to the Merriam Webster's collegiate dictionary, engineering is defined as "the application of science and mathematics by which the properties of matter and the sources of energy in nature are made useful to people." <ref>[http://www.nspe.org/media/mr1-faqs.asp What is engineering?] Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering.</ref> 

 

Not pointed at you.

There are many branches of engineering, including electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, agricultural, environmental, industrial, and materials engineering.<ref>[http://www.nspe.org/media/mr1-faqs.asp What is engineering?] Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering.</ref>  Many American colleges offer engineering degrees.   

There are many branches of engineering, including electrical, mechanical, civil, chemical, aerospace, biomedical, agricultural, environmental, industrial, and materials engineering.<ref>[http://www.nspe.org/media/mr1-faqs.asp What is engineering?] Frequently Asked Questions About Engineering.</ref>  Many American colleges offer engineering degrees.