Just a clarification, Dr. Ronald Rossmiller taught at Iowa State University - not the University of Iowa. A small point if you live outside of Iowa, but a huge issue for those of us who live in Iowa. ;)
No, a civil engineer does not require a knowledge of art, culture, or history of architecture. Engineering is based on science, and requires the use of science to enhance the safety, health and welfare of the public. However, a civil engineer must know that art, culture, and architecture are...
I don’t know how most people find themselves in the engineering profession. It was something that I naturally progressed to. There are few professions that a person can favorably change or influence the environment in which we all live. More importantly to me, there are few professions that...