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2022世界杯32强赛程表时间 > meet the pros: wayne matthews
meet the pros: wayne matthews
02/20/2025
born and raised in new orleans, wayne matthews developed an early interest in engineering and science. his favorite shows as a child included junk yard wars, how it’s made and mythbusters.
not only did television shows spark matthews’s interest in engineering, but his curiosity also evolved into a career aspiration after his brother pursued a computer engineering degree. he went on to receive a bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering from southern university a&m college.
prior to joining waterford 3, matthews worked at savannah river nuclear solutions, a nuclear power plant in aiken, south carolina. at waterford 3, he holds the dual roles of fire protection engineer and chair for the diversity, inclusion and belonging group.
as a leader of the dib group, matthews is passionate about community engagement and amplifying diverse perspectives. “this year the waterford 3 dib council is focusing on community engagement through volunteerism,” he explained.
matthews underscores the role diversity plays in engineering and nuclear as a whole.
“diversity fosters a broad spectrum of perspectives that are essential for innovation, safety and effective problem-solving. it enhances team dynamics and contributes to more comprehensive and sustainable solutions to complex challenges,” he said.
