Problem: Article: Apply to a college or university with a strong engineering program. Check programs’ faculty listings, and look for professors who have years of professional experience. Professors with years of practical experience and strong networks can help you land a job after you graduate.  There are dozens of engineering fields, and possible majors include engineering management, information technology, mechanical engineering, and aerospace engineering. When you meet with department heads and visit campuses, ask questions like, “How do your specific engineering programs interact? Are they more specialized and soiled, or does the school have a more interdisciplinary approach to engineering?” Systems engineers need to know about a range of specific engineering fields, so go for a school that encourages you to interact with professors from multiple engineering departments. A systems engineer needs to have broad technical knowledge, but you’ll need to choose an area of focus. Possible industries include communications systems, civil engineering, biomedical engineering, and aerospace engineering.  A system is a broad definition. It could include a city’s infrastructure or a guided missile’s software and hardware. The knowledge and experience you’ll need depends on the type of system you’re interested in managing. Think about your interests. If you’re into coding, algorithms, and software development, a job in communications systems management might be the best route. You’d want a solid foundation in information technology and software engineering. On the other hand, if you want develop defense systems or rockets, you’d want to focus on aerospace, electrical, or mechanical engineering. While a degree of specialization is important, a systems engineer needs to understand all aspects of a project. For instance, if you’re developing a missile, you need to understand everything from the algorithms that control its guidance system to the mechanics of its propulsion system.  While you might major in a specific field of engineering, take classes in other fields to broaden your knowledge. In your spare time, read about other fields, tinker with electronics, practice writing computer programs, and try to learn as much you can about technologies related to your field of interest. Specific engineering fields speak different languages. A systems engineer is a leader who must have the technical knowledge required to speak everyone’s language. Take programming, computer science, and information technology courses. You’ll need to know general-purpose programming languages, such as C++, and analytical and modeling software, like Matlab, Simulink, or CAD. A systems engineer uses these tools to design an engineering solution, such as a company’s security software, and to model and assess its performance. The specific programs you’ll need to know depend on your industry, but you should develop the ability to quickly learn and adapt to new programs. In addition to the technical aspects of an engineering project, such as design and mechanics, a systems engineer has to think about cost effectiveness, client relations, and the end user. If you’re developing software for your company or a client, it needs to be user-friendly, installed or implemented efficiently, and easy and affordable to maintain. Courses in business analysis and project management can give you a foundation in the practical aspects of systems engineering. If you pursue graduate studies in systems engineering, your curriculum will include required courses on these topics. If you’ve earned a bachelor's degree in engineering or have comparable professional experience, you could enroll in a graduate certificate program. An undergraduate education gives you a technological foundation, but a certificate or graduate degree program would help you develop the practical skills and style of thinking required to manage a system. Many programs offer online courses, so you could get a certificate without having to relocate. If you want to advance in your field and become a senior systems engineer or chief scientist, you should pursue an advanced degree in systems engineering. Research and apply to schools with strong masters or doctoral programs related to your industry.  Ask program coordinators and department heads if the school has a multidisciplinary approach to engineering. Ask if you’ll be able to take courses and pursue research with professors from a range of specific fields. If you’ve earned an advanced degree in systems engineering, you’ll have a better chance of becoming a systems engineer soon after you graduate. While you could go straight to a graduate program after getting your undergraduate degree, it’s wise to take at least a year to gain practical experience by working or interning in your field.
Summary: Enroll in an undergraduate engineering program. Decide what kind of systems you want to manage. Familiarize yourself with many engineering fields. Learn computer programs and languages. Take business and project management electives. Get a graduate certificate. Earn an advanced degree.

In one sentence, describe what the following article is about: Turns go at the end of a quick, quick, slow, slow set. After you complete a set, the lead will twirl the follower. The turn will replace a set of steps so that the pattern of the dance isn’t affected. You and your partner will hold hands throughout the turn. However, the lead will remove their hand from the follower’s shoulder blade, and the follower will let go of the lead’s arm. As you turn, raise your joined hands so that it will be easier for the follower to twirl. It’s okay to temporarily release each other’s hands during the turn if necessary. Don’t twist your wrist as you turn. If you’re the follower, quickly turn as you count out your quick, 1 beat steps. If you’re leading, take 2 quick steps forward but make sure you’re giving your partner enough room to turn. It’s still up to the lead to keep the dance moving forward at the right pace. After the turn, get back into your dancing frame. Then, take 2 slow steps to complete the set. Continue into your next set of steps.
Summary:
Add the turn after you complete a set of steps. Keep holding hands but release each other’s shoulder and bicep. Turn on the 2 quick steps if you’re following. Return to your dancing position on the slow steps.