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Two-year colleges (2YC) play an important role in the science and mathematics education of undergraduate students, enrolling approximately 45% of all undergraduate students in the country (American Association of Community Colleges, 2008). TYC students are approximately 35% minorities, 39% first-generation college students, and 60% women (AACC, 2008). IN addition, 2YC enroll approximately 46% of African American, 46% of Asian/Pacific Islander, 55% of Hispanic/Latino, and 55% of Native American undergraduates in the country (AACC, 2008). Thus, 2YC also have an important role in broadening participation in STEM fields including the geosciences. They also play an important role in contributing to the geoscience workforce, teaching science to pre-service K-12 teachers, and producing earth-science literate citizens.
Planning Workshop:
The Role of Two-Year Colleges in Geoscience Education and in Broadening Participation in the Geosciences
A planning workshop in the summer of 2010 (June 24-27) will be held at Northern Virginia Community College. The workshop will bring together faculty from two-year colleges, four-year colleges and universities, and representatives from professional societies and organizations to learn more about geoscience in TYC and their potential for increasing diversity in the geosciences and to discuss how to best support this important community. The application deadline is March 5, 2010.
Geo2YC Email List
There is an email list for this effort where members can discuss issues surrounding geoscience education at two-year colleges as well as receive information about upcoming project events and website additions. If you are interested in being a part of the conversation, just join the list.
This work is supported by the National Science Foundation (GEO 0939671) and the National Association of Geoscience Teachers.
Disclaimer: Any opinions, findings, conclusions or recommendations expressed in this website are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation.
