re: When did STEM become STEAM?

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Stem should just be "te"

I've never heard of a science or math factory

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This is one of the reasons I went back to school for a second degree.

However, the sciences and math are very important, its just that they usually require higher level training (ie Masters, PhD) in order to fully contribute to a company.

Ever heard of actuaries and statisticians? A large number of them have mathematics backgrounds.

For instance you have polymer and material scientists who create synthetics and other materials used in manufacturing. You have medical physicals and nuclear physicists who respectively contribute to oncology and energy production.

There are jobs that are simply looking for someone with technical skills and it doesnt necessarily have to be a PE certified engineer. It mainly depends on the responsibilities of the job in question, as many companies still prefer to in-house train as no one program covers all of their business needs.