Fuel Cell Engineers

Read books about fuel cell technology, such as Build Your Own Fuel Cells, by Phillip Hurley, which offers instructions on creating low-tech fuel cells with a band saw and drill press, or just a few hand tools. Partner up on this project so that you can brainstorm and build it together. Another way to learn more directly about the job is by conducting an information interview with a fuel cell engineer. Your school's career services offices can help you locate an engineer who is interested in discussing his or her career. Learn fuel cell terminology by visiting https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/glossary. You can also learn more about how fuel cells work by visiting PBS's NOVA Web site, https://www.pbs.org/wgbh/nova/article/fuel-cell-work.

Check out the U.S. Department of Energy's Hydrogen and Fuel Cells Career Map (https://www.energy.gov/eere/fuelcells/hydrogen-and-fuel-cells-career-map) to learn more about careers in the field.

Participate in engineering-, renewable energy–, and science-related summer exploration programs that are offered by colleges and universities, high schools, companies, and professional associations to build your skills, learn what it's like to learn at the college level, and meet people with shared interests.