University of Vermont alumnus Mike Rogals has a rewarding career as an electrical engineer at Control Technologies Inc. He’s also an internationally ranked member of the U.S. men’s national bobsled team. Though Rogals narrowly missed clinching a slot at the Pyeongchang Games, other engineering grads with Olympic chops are heading for South Korea with Team USA.

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In the movie Concussion, Will Smith plays a Pittsburgh pathologist who uncovered a link between repeated concussions and brain damage in professional football players.
Engineers can’t change behavior. But they can design better helmets and other gear to reduce injuries. Some engineering students even play the game!

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