Industrial evolution: EPP researchers simulate workforce impact

"The adoption of decarbonized production methods in heavy manufacturing industries is widely considered a key step toward global climate change mitigation. For communities where these industries have a strong presence, the workforce implications of decarbonization can feel just as significant, and more immediate. 

Researchers in Carnegie Mellon University’s College of Engineering have developed a generalizable approach for analyzing the impact of such decarbonization scenarios on a region’s workforce. 

'Our research approach aims to reduce uncertainty and help stakeholders plan for a technology transition rather than being blindsided by impacts that they may not have anticipated or projected,' said Valerie Karplus, professor of engineering and public policy (EPP) and associate director of the Scott Institute for Energy Innovation."

Read the full CMU EPP news story here.