Geoscience Currents No. 70: Student choices for society membership in the geosciences
2013-02-23
(Press-News.org) Alexandria, VA – Geoscience Currents #70 presents the final data collected from
the GeoConnection Recruitment Packets distributed from 2009 to 2011. The
packets, which included informational brochures from several of AGI's member
societies, fliers with internship information, and a copy of EARTH Magazine's
"Workforce" edition, also offered students the opportunity to register with up
to five of AGI's professional member societies for free. This endeavor was meant
to increase student participation in the greater geoscience community.
Geoscience Currents #70 details student behavior and preferences in society
enrollments from 2009 through 2011. Although all of the packets were distributed
by 2011, AGI still receives student requests for membership to professional
societies.
A copy of Geoscience Currents 70 can be found online at
http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/currents.html.
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Geoscience Currents are quick snapshots of data released by AGI on the status of
the geoscience workforce. The Currents represent data collaborations with other
societies, employers, and professionals. Topics for these reports are inspired
by inquiries from geoscience community leaders. Interested in participating in
AGI's Geoscience Currents? Visit http://www.agiweb.org/workforce/currents.html
and register to receive free email updates containing the latest Geoscience
Currents.
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