2004 Denver Annual Meeting (November 7–10, 2004)
Paper No. 116-1
Presentation Time: 1:30 PM-1:50 PM

THE GEOSCIENCES WORKFORCE: A STATISTICAL OVERVIEW

CZUJKO, Roman, Statistical Research Center, American Institute of Physics, One Physics Ellipse, College Park, MD 20740, rczujko@aip.org.

This talk provides a statistical overview of education trends in the U.S. in the geosciences. Data will be presented on the changes over time in the number of degrees awarded both in the geosciences and in related fields. The major dynamics that are driving higher education will be discussed. In addition, data on changes in the demographic profile of bachelors, masters and PhD will be presented. The number of women earning geoscience degrees has increased significantly over the last 15 years. However, the representation of minorities remains far lower in the geosciences than in related disciplines. The departments that excel in terms of number of minorities degrees awarded will be identified.

2004 Denver Annual Meeting (November 7–10, 2004)
General Information for this Meeting
Session No. 116
Minorities, Women, and Persons with Disabilities in the Geosciences: Continuing Issues and Innovative Solutions
Colorado Convention Center: 603
1:30 PM-5:30 PM, Monday, November 8, 2004

Geological Society of America Abstracts with Programs, Vol. 36, No. 5, p. 278
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