what is scientific engineering
College of Engineering. Search. Engineering technology is the practical application of science and engineering to a wide range of real world problems. The differences between engineering and engineering technology are not always obvious. There is a great deal of overlap between the two fields of study. At Wayne State both types of engineering programs have a strong emphasis on math and science, especially physics and calculus.
The simplest answer is that scientists try to expand our scientific knowledge by applying scientific methods or principles to experiments and observations. Engineers design specific things to solve problems using or applying scientific knowledge, mathematics, and ingenuity.