Question: what do you like about science

Kalina Dimitrova answered on 9 Apr 2026:

As a structural engineer, I love science because it is the tool that allows us to turn imagination into reality. Here are the three reasons why it’s my favourite part of the job:

Predictive Power: Science allows me to use maths and physics to “see” how a building will behave during a storm or an earthquake before we even break ground. It’s like having a crystal ball that actually works.

Problem Solving: Every structure is a giant puzzle. Science gives us the rules—like how gravity pulls or how steel bends—so we can find creative ways to keep people safe and build things that last for centuries.

The “Invisible” Made Real: I love that science explains the invisible forces all around us. When you see a massive bridge stretching across a river, you’re looking at the laws of physics held together by human ingenuity.

The Bottom Line: Science is the difference between a building that looks good on paper and one that actually stays standing. It’s the foundation of everything we build.