Striving to Diversify the Geosciences Workforce

Abstract

The geosciences continue to lag far behind other sciences in recruiting and retaining diverse populations [ Czujko and Henley , 2003; Huntoon and Lane , 2007]. As a result, the U.S. capacity for preparedness in natural geohazards mitigation, natural resource management and development, national security, and geosciences education is being undermined and is losing its competitive edge in the global market.