Shortly after the beginning of my second day at Forthright Engineering, we were visited by an executive from a much larger engineering company whose headquarters is in Raleigh. They met with Steve Worm, the head of Forthright. Later in the day, I sat in on a call between Steve and another engineer at Forthright and people from other companies who were working on project with them. These two events highlight an aspect of engineering that, while not the first thing that comes to mind when thinking of engineering, is still vitally important – communication. There were five individuals in the conference call, each with their own ideas, worries, and questions. During the call, they had to discuss new information, decide how to move further with the project, allay concerns, and discuss the best course of action. Though it may not always be easy, it’s essential for these engineers to be able to effectively communicate with others, especially when there are timelines they need to adhere to. The importance of communication is also seen amongst the engineers at Forthright through the teamwork they display: teamwork that they need to get projects done. There are only four engineers at the company, so I’ve been able to observe how they need to work as a team on projects to ensure both efficiency and quality for the customer.