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Preparing the next generation of earth scientists : an examination of federal education and training programs

Title
Preparing the next generation of earth scientists : an examination of federal education and training programs / Committee on Trends and Opportunities in Federal Earth Science Education and Workforce Development, Board on Earth Sciences and Resources, Division on Earth and Life Studies, National Research Council of the National Academies.
Author
National Research Council (U.S.). Committee on Trends and Opportunities in Federal Earth Science Education and Workforce Development, creator. http://id.loc.gov/vocabulary/relators/cre
Publication
  • Washington, D.C. : The National Academies Press, [2013]
  • ©2013

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  • National Research Council (U.S.). Board on Earth Sciences and Resources.
  • National Research Council (U.S.). Division on Earth and Life Studies.
Description
x, 84 pages : illustrations (chiefly color); 26 cm
Summary
"Earth science (defined here as excluding oceanic, atmospheric, and space science) plays a key role in the well-being of our nation, and many issues in its purview -including hydrocarbon, mineral, and water resources; the environment; and geological hazards such as earthquakes and volcanic eruptions- are expected to grow in importance. Addressing these issues requires an earth science worforce that draws on the talents of all citizens, including women and minorities historically underrepresented in earth science."--Page 1.
Subjects
Genre/Form
Conference papers and proceedings.
Note
  • "At the request of the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Office of Science Quality and Integrity, the National Research Council (NRC) established a committee to carry out a study, organized around a workshop ..."--Page 1.
  • Workshop held at National Academies Keck Center in Washington, D.C. on September 17-18, 2013.
Bibliography (note)
  • Includes bibliographical references (pages 51-54).
Contents
Federal earth science education and training programs -- A program framework -- Program evaluation -- Broadening the participation of underrepresented groups.
ISBN
  • 9780309287470
  • 0309287472
LCCN
2013444487
OCLC
  • 859744795
  • ocn859744795
  • SCSB-5715586
Owning Institutions
Columbia University Libraries