The Main-Sequence: The star now settles down to a long period of stability while the hydrogen at its centre is converted into helium with the release of an enormous amount of energy. This stage is called the main-sequence stage, a reference to the classical Hertsprung-Russell diagram (see the Figure below). Most stars lie in a well defined band in the diagram, and the only parameter that determines where in the band they lie is the star's mass.
Becoming a Professional Engineer (PE) A Professional Engineer (PE) is an engineer certified by a state board of registration to practice engineering. The PE license is the engineering profession's highest standard of competence, a symbol of achievement and assurance of quality. The College of Engineering believes that professional registration is an important goal for engineering graduates. Passing the FE Exam is the first step toward that goal.
Graduates who want to become professional engineers (PE) will have to enroll in a bachelor's degree program in engineering. Options include a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in engineering area such as industrial, mechanical, electrical/electronic or civil engineering, as well as a B.S. in Engineering Management. An associate's degree program in engineering science or technology qualifies graduates to work as engineering technicians. According to the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS), employment of engineering technicians in general was expected to experience 0% growth between the years 2012 and 2022 (www.bls.gov).