Requirement #5: Technology @ Life¶
\(\boxed{\mathbb{REQ}\Large \rightsquigarrow}\) Discuss with your counselor how technology affects your everyday life.
Additional Challenge
You have certainly heard about the self-driving car developped by a number of technology companies. With the help of your counselor or a guardian, perform research on the topic. Consider both the software and hardware challenges associated with the development of self-driving cars. Find out more about safety as well.
Note
Interested in a job in energy or transportation technology? Here are just a few examples.
Transportation careers: bus and truck drivers, etc.
Clean energy jobs from the US Department of Energy (DOE).
Career in energy efficient vehicle from the DOE.
List of career paths in energy from the University of Minnesota State can be found here
Careers in Transportation and Logistics: here
…and many many many more!!!
Attention
Once you have completed this requirement, make sure you document it in your worksheet!