You are very, very wrong. Maybe 70 years ago a person could switch between specializations in STEM, but that is impossible to do today because of the depth of knowledge required in a STEM specialization. Even worse, most experienced STEM workers are actually linked to a sub-specialization today and can’t even qualify for employment in their general area of specialization.
Thirty years ago I would go to an international meeting in my area of specialization and meet with the 80 key people in the field. Today I go to the same meeting and there are now over 3000 people in that area of specialization. Within that specialty there are maybe 20 areas of sub-specialization. Virtually all of these people are employed with soft money.
Quote” You are very, very wrong. Maybe 70 years ago a person could switch between specializations in STEM.”
And why can’t a STEM educated person switch to a non-STEM role? My brother was an ME and now is in purchasing for a Fortune 50 company. But he needs that ME background to do his job. It is not just in the box STEM=STEM thinking I am alluding to but the value of a STEM education v. African Studies, etc.