Origin era places a technology field in the period when it first became a recognized profession. Wikipedia notes electrical engineering "emerged as an identifiable occupation in the latter half of the 19th century after the commercialization of the electric telegraph, the telephone, and electrical power generation." Browsing by origin era shows how long a technology field has actually existed as its own discipline.
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Main Engineering Branch Field Founding Era 20th century
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1. Wikipedia: Engineering
WikipediaIntroduction, traditional disciplinesQuote, Introduction, traditional disciplines
The traditional disciplines of engineering are civil, mechanical, electrical, and chemical.
2. Wikipedia: Mechanical engineering
WikipediaIntroduction, Industrial Revolution emergenceQuote, Introduction, Industrial Revolution emergence
Mechanical engineering emerged as a field during the Industrial Revolution in Europe in the 18th century
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