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 ABOUT AGI -- The American Geological Institute is a nonprofit federation
of 45 geoscientific and professional associations
that represents more than 100,000 geologists, geophysicists, and other
earth scientists. Founded in 1948, AGI provides information services
to geoscientists, serves as a voice of shared interests in our profession,
plays a major role in strengthening geoscience education, and strives
to increase public awareness of the vital role the geosciences play
in society's use of resources and interaction with the environment.
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November 18, 2008 06:12 PM |
"Tracking the Dynamics of the Geoscience Workforce"- Betty Vetter Research Seminar October 22, 2008
AGI Geoscience Workforce analyst, Leila Gonzales presented a Betty Vetter Research Seminar on October 22, 2008. Gonzales' presentation "Tracking the Dynamics of the Geoscience Workforce" focused on the earth science education requirements in grades K-12 nationwide, enrollment trends in the geosciences at U.S. colleges and universities, career and salary paths of those with geosciences degrees, diversity issues, and most importantly the increased demand in geosciences workforce versus the stagnant growth in the number of students majoring in the geosciences.
The seminar was held at the American Association for the Advancement of Science building located in Washington, D.C., The Betty Vetter Research Seminar series is sponsored by the Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology and takes place monthly.
October 29, 2008 01:16 PM |
The 2007 AGI Annual Report is available for download as a PDF.
October 23, 2008 01:33 PM |
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