You’re invited! Visit Hope for a comprehensive look at our preparation for careers in engineering on Friday, February 27, 2026. You’ll hear from Hope faculty and a recent Hope alum, have conversations with current students, explore our engineering labs, learn about exciting research and co-curricular opportunities, and participate in a hands-on engineering project.

While this event is designed for high school seniors considering Hope, interested juniors are welcome to attend as well!

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Engineering Concentration Descriptions

Bioelectrical

Bioelectrical engineers apply electrical engineering principles to understand,
measure, and interact with the body’s electrical systems, particularly those of the nervous and muscular systems. They work with technologies such as neural interfaces, pacemakers,
prosthetics, and devices for diagnosing or treating neurological disorders. Their work often
involves analyzing how neurons communicate, designing instrumentation to record signals like EEG or EMG, and creating therapeutic tools such as neurostimulators or cochlear implants. By bridging electrical engineering and neuroscience, bioelectrical engineers help improve human health, restore lost function, and deepen our understanding of the nervous system.

Biomechanical

Biomechanical engineers combine mechanical engineering principles with medical fields (biology, human anatomy, neuroscience) to analyze how the human body moves and functions to create devices and products that improve health, prevent injury, and assist with rehabilitation. Their work often includes designing artificial organs, joint implants, and medical devices- like prosthetics and robotics for rehabilitation. They may also work to design safer sports equipment and develop interventions to prevent injuries in athletes.

Chemical/Biochemical/Environmental

Chemical engineers use chemistry, math, and engineering principles to design processes that transform raw materials into useful products. They also develop new materials and chemical processes. Biochemical engineers apply engineering principles to biological systems to develop and optimize processes for creating products like pharmaceuticals, biofuels, and food. Environmental engineers use principles from chemistry, biology, and engineering to develop solutions to protect human health and the environment by designing and developing systems to manage air and water pollution, waste disposal, and other environmental challenges.

Civil

Civil engineers design and build the infrastructure that supports daily life, such as roads,
bridges, buildings, and water systems. They apply engineering principles to create safe,
sustainable, and cost-effective systems that directly impact communities and solve real-world challenges like infrastructure resilience and sustainability. Civil engineering is a great field for students who want to solve practical problems, work on teams, and contribute to building better communities. The field covers a wide range of areas like structural design, water resources, construction engineering, and geotechnical work.

Computer

Computer engineers design and build computer systems that combine hardware and
software to perform specific tasks. They work on developing processors, circuit boards, memory devices, and embedded systems used in electronics. Their job also includes writing and testing software that controls how hardware operates. Computer engineers often work in fields like robotics, networking, and artificial intelligence. Their work helps create faster, smarter, and more efficient technology that people use every day.

Electrical

Electrical engineers design and develop systems and devices that use electricity,
electronics, and electromagnetism. They work on projects such as power generation,
communication systems, control devices, and electronic circuits. Their job often involves
designing, testing, and troubleshooting electrical equipment to make sure it works safely and efficiently. Electrical engineers are employed in many industries, including energy,
telecommunications, manufacturing, and aerospace. Their work helps power homes, connect people through technology, and drive innovation in modern life.

Mechanical

Mechanical engineering is a broad engineering discipline that applies principles of
motion, energy, and force to the design, development, and analysis of physical systems. Key areas of this field include mechanics, thermodynamics, and materials science. Mechanical engineers use tools like CAD/CAM to design everything from aircraft and robotics to medical devices and HVAC systems.

Undecided

Are you interested in engineering, but are not sure which concentration to select?
Would you like to learn more about engineering and what engineers in different concentrations do? If so, this concentration may be for you.