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.
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