Areas of Technology

Construction is the field of technology focused on building structures that support loads and provide shelter or protection from the environment.

Manufacturing is the process of converting raw materials into finished goods through various industrial processes.

Nanotechnology involves the manipulation of matter on an atomic, molecular, and supramolecular scale.

Energy and power systems are responsible for generating, storing, and distributing the energy needed to perform work, such as gasoline, steam, and electricity.

Transportation technology provides the systems and vehicles necessary to move people and goods from one location to another.

Materials technology focuses on the development and improvement of materials, such as creating composite decking or treated fabrics.

Communication technology is defined by the systems used to transmit, receive, and exchange information between parties.

Environmental technology focuses on creating tools and processes that minimize the negative impacts of human activity and technology on the natural world.

Biotechnology involves using living systems and organisms to develop or make products, or to modify living things for specific purposes.

Medical technology focuses on the development of tools, devices, and procedures to diagnose, treat, and prevent disease or injury. Other options like biotechnology or environment are broader fields that do not specifically center on clinical treatment.

Information technology (IT) encompasses the systems and tools used to store, retrieve, and transmit information globally. While communication is the purpose, information technology is the specific field that facilitates the transmission of these signals.

Agriculture is the science and practice of farming, which includes cultivating plants and raising animals for food, fiber, and fuel. Biotechnology is a related field but is more focused on the genetic or biological modification of organisms.