When it comes to engineering technology, classroom discussion can only go so far in exposing students to the challenges posed by the real world. Middle Tennessee State University's Engineering Technology program excels at placing students in contact with industry professionals in a stimulating and encouraging environment in which to acquire and test the skills and knowledge they will need after college. The Electromechanical Engineering Technology concentration is accredited by the Engineering Technology Accreditation Commission of ABET, Inc. (http://www.abet.org) and is structured to prepare the student for positions in industry requiring the integration of electricity (for power and control) and mechanical devices (for force and motion) to perform tasks associated with manufacturing and the performance of services. Employment opportunities exist in fields such as robotics, fluid power, industrial electricity, heating and air conditioning, and industrial automation. This concentration is in high demand from technology-based companies such as automotive and high-tech manufacturing operations.