Full title: GEOPATHS—Broadening the Voices in Geosciences: Pathways to Innovative Pedagogy and Professional Development
Editors: James H. MacDonald, Jr., Renee M. Clary, Reginald S. Archer, and Ruby L. Broadway
Geoscience remains one of the least diverse STEM fields. National geoscience undergraduate enrollments declined significantly over time, with graduate enrollments stagnant for decades. Limited exposure to earth sciences in K-12 curricula contributes to these trends since many students discover geosciences after entering college. However, geoscience careers are projected to outpace the national employment trends over the next decade. This volume addresses these issues by focusing on geoscience education, curriculum innovation, workforce preparation, and diversity enhancement. Chapters included target educators and institutions and offer strategies to increase enrollment, diversity, and graduation rates to benefit all the geoscience disciplines.
This volume is currently in production. Contact April Leo (aleo@geosociety.org) if you would like more information. GSA Special Paper chapters appear online as they are ready for publication, providing readers with earlier access to content.