STEM at the U.S. Mint
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Many different careers use the problem-solving and innovation techniques taught in Science, Technology, Engineering and Math, and these skills are in demand now more than ever. In fact, there were nearly 8.6 million STEM jobs in the United States in 2015, according to a January 2017 report from the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
Did you know the United States Mint uses STEM to make coins? We use science as a method of quality control, including chemistry to form the metal makeup of coins, special gas atmospheres in furnaces to soften coins for stamping, cleaning solutions that contain acids and oils, and special remote technology to monitor and control presses. Find out more about how the Mint uses STEM in this video. 
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Cool and informative post! I did not realize STEM was so pervasive these days. I seem to be hearing about it from many places. Thank you for sharing.
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Funny thing about Science: IT'S REAL!!!!!
I spent a long, interesting and exciting career that was always STEM focused... Over the years, I saw many innovative patents in the products we developed and marketed. I always had a staff of engineers (22 at one time) and they worked at both process/product improvement as well as new technology. Always exciting... Cheers, RickO