STEM - Just Another Hydro Acronym?

摘要

In the hydroelectric industry, we love acronyms ... FERC, O&M, R&D, NMFS, OSHA ... and the list goes on. Another acronym being used more and more in the hydro industry is "STEM" - in reference to science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education. There's great interest in this topic, as well there should be. In many occupations with a heavy emphasis on and requirement for knowledge/expertise in the STEM disciplines ... hydroelectric power being one ... significant percentages (in some cases, as much as one-half) of the workforce are nearing retirement. This means individuals educated in science, technology, engineering and math will be in great demand to fill these jobs.