1. Which Careers inSolar Energy areSTEM-Related? Which Careers in Solar Energy are STEM-Related? Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics

2. Science researching materials that work more efficiently Physicists, Chemists, Materials Scientists; Atmospheric Scientists; Environmental Scientists

3. Technology Electricians, Plumbers, Solar Photovoltaic Installers, Roofers; Plant Managers

4. Engineering designing new systems; evaluating and improving current systems; applying research results to practical use; computer software developers; management of current systems Materials Engineers, Chemical Engineers, Electrical Engineers, Industrial Engineers, Mechanical Engineers

5. Mathematics calculating the efficiency of solar energy production; determining the costs of running a solar energy plant; working with engineers to design collectors that work to our best advantage

6. References Hamilton, J. Careers in solar power. U.S. Department of Labor Statistics. Retrieved from http://www.bls.gov/green/solar_power/solar_power.pdf http://www.bls.gov/green/solar_power/solar_power.pdf U.S. Department of Energy, 2011. Solar Career Map. Sun Shot Initiative. Retrieved at http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/careermap/ http://www1.eere.energy.gov/solar/careermap/