Preparing the Next Generation of Earth Scientists: An Examination of Federal Education and Training Programs

by 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, et al.

Earth science, which in this context does not include oceanic, atmospheric, and space sciences, is vital to the wellbeing of the United States and many of its issues, such as water resources, are expected to grow in importance. An earth science workforce will be needed to deal with this issues and it\'s important that this workforce draw on the talents of all citizens. Thus, federal education programs can be implemented to help attract and retain...

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0309287472
• ISBN13: 9780309287470
• Release Date: November 2013
• Publisher: National Academies Press
• Length: 94 Pages
• Weight: 0.48 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.3" x 7.0" x 9.9"