Barbie Engineer

[EM_PS]

A Geek-Chic Career for Barbie
Barbie has pursued more than a hundred careers over her lifetime, but in this new decade, she is moving into a new career as a computer engineer.

Computer Engineer Barbie was unveiled this month as the 126th career for the icon, most recognized for her fashion savvy. The career selection was made following months of research and a first-time online voting campaign conducted by Mattel.

Mattel did not reveal whether Barbie has passed the PE exam in computer engineering or her thoughts on licensure.

Barbie designers collaborated with the Society of Women Engineers and the National Academy of Engineering to develop the wardrobe and accessories for Computer Engineer Barbie. She wears a binary code patterned tee and is equipped with a smart phone, Bluetooth headset, and a laptop travel bag.

SWE President Nora Lin hopes that girls who imagine their futures through Barbie will learn that engineers are free to explore infinite possibilities. "As a computer engineer, Barbie will show girls that women can turn their ideas into realities that have a direct and positive impact on people's everyday lives in this exciting and rewarding career." [ return to top ]

Mattel shoulda polled this board to see what discipline would have gotten the popular vote

 

[MA_PE]

^ They also should have inquired about our thoughts of appropriate attire for Barbie the Engineer.

 

[RIP - VTEnviro]

A hard hat and nothing else?

 

[Fluvial]

She's not a real engineer unless she takes a level and checks the floor after the tile guy is through installing it.

 

[EM_PS]

They also should have inquired about our thoughts of appropriate attire for Barbie the Engineer.

i guess this is what they're thinkin....(big surprise)

http://bits.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/02/12/b...puter-engineer/

 

[MA_PE]

Maybe this?

 

[Flyer_PE]

She's using a power tool without gloves and safety glasses! Where the hell is her supervisor?!

 

[Dark Knight]

She's using a power tool without gloves and safety glasses! Where the hell is her supervisor?!

You are a good man Flyer. I did not look at her hands or eyes so did not realize there is a safety violation. Good catch.

 

[Flyer_PE]

^I work in nuclear power, I'm paid to notice everything.

 

[cement]

^ I'll bet she's good with structures

 

[Dark Knight]

^ I'll bet she's good with structures

Do you mean wood members?

 

[Capt Worley PE]

She can obviously handle a tool.

 

[Ble_PE]

I like how she uses a two-hand grip.

 

[cement]

^ I'll bet she's good with structures

Do you mean wood members?

especially

 

[Master slacker]

I like how she uses a two-hand grip.

Doesn't look like she could properly use my special tool, though. She doesn't appear to know how to place one hand on top of the other...