Topic for M.E.

Invent a crystal ball that tells which topic is best for future....

You will earn the undying gratitude of many CR4 posters.

You've got to do your own legwork on this. No one can read your mind to know what appeals to you, or know what schools, or course work, or fields of research are available to you.

And there is no single 'best topic for the future'. There are many, many cases where a superior technology loses out to an inferior one - like betamax losing to VHS - and then both get replaced by something better - like DVR for High Definition recording.

To get an idea of this in the world of mechanical (automotive) engineering, watch the movie 'Tucker'.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mL-AFSAIln0

Tucker movie

As this is a university project and unlikely to be of any use to anyone in the future (most are little more than learning experiences with no practical application in the real world, but what do you expect as most University students haven't had the experience to know that yet) do something unique YOU are personally interested in, even if it is not that practical or realistic.

The whole point is the learning experience, not the end result (which is almost always just a grade, not a jumping off point for a job offer or new business), and the best projects are not the most practical ones but the ones made by students that are excited and motivated.

Even failures have their place, as I got my current job due to a former student's failed project, so even failures have their good sides.

_{Don't be afraid to fail!}

My humble advice is to do something that you are interested in and something that you are passionate about. If you don't have interest and passion on a topic in your undergraduate degree field, then a Masters Degree in that field is not for you (at least not yet). If you are uncertain about what makes you tick then work for a few years before applying to a Masters program. Trust me, do not rush things, Universities will always be accepting applicants and bright, talented folks will always be able to find employment (even if they need to get creative).

Life is a marathon, not a sprint. Do something you are passionate about and the benefits reaped will not only be reaped by yourself, but by mankind as well.

My apologies for making this a you message, but that is truly what this decision is all about.

Regards,

fm!