Lab 2 credit(s) This course provides a broad overview to the profession of engineering, including its subdisciplines, and an introduction to the opportunities that exist for pursuing engineering during and after Siena. Students receive an introduction to a wide range of technical skills used by professional engineers including soldering, 3D-printing, laser-cutting, understanding material properties, using manufacturing and fabrication tools, and more. The projects undertaken during the course vary depending on the interests of the students, although the guiding principle is to help students make connections between their technical skills and real-world challenges in engineering. In addition, students practice many of the methodologies valued by professional engineers, including: making reasonable and justifiable approximations; designing and prototyping; working effectively in groups and teams; and communicating their work both orally and through clear writing.