Interdependence of Science, Engineering, and Technology

• People encounter questions about the natural world every day.
• Scientific discoveries about the natural world can often lead to new and improved technologies, which are developed through the engineering design process.
• Knowledge of relevant scientific concepts and research findings is important in engineering.
• Engineering advances have led to important discoveries in virtually every field of science, and scientific discoveries have led to the development of entire industries and engineered systems.
• Science and engineering complement each other in the cycle known as research and development (R&D).
• Science and engineering complement each other in the cycle known as research and development (R&D). Many R&D projects may involve scientists, engineers, and others with wide ranges of expertise.