(Optional) Examine how technology and engineering careers contribute to new inventions and innovations.

Examination should include

• the importance of collaboration across different fields to produce inventions and innovations
• technical skills and education needed for different careers or occupations
• resources with information on potential careers (e.g., Bureau of Labor Statistics Links to an external site., O*NET Links to an external site.).

Process/Skill Questions:

• Why would it be helpful to have people from different fields working together as a team?
• Who can create inventions/innovations?
• Why are engineers considered problem-solvers?
• What emerging technology and/or engineering career opportunities might be available to you in five years?
• What technology/engineering careers are now obsolete due to inventions and/or innovations?