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<DIV dir=ltr><FONT face="Comic Sans MS" color=#000000 size=3>As a result of this recent flurry of discussion concerning acceptance of Earth Systems Science as a “true” science course I am curious... is anybody aware of studies done comparing the number of Geology / Meteorology / Astronomy / Oceanography majors from states like NY or NC with compulsory Earth Science to states that do not have such a course requirement?<SPAN style="mso-spacerun: yes"> </SPAN>These data, combined with workplace and professional statistics (how many “Earth Science” jobs are available as compared to true Chemistry and/or Physics-centered jobs), could go a long way towards convincing state boards of education and “tertiary” institutions to accept Earth Systems Science as equal to the Bio/Chem/Physics triumvirate.</DIV></DIV>
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<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN: 0in 0in 0pt">Food for thought... and perhaps a nice little research project if anybody is so inclined.</P></FONT></DIV>
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<DIV><FONT face=Verdana color=#000000>Russell W. Kovach</FONT></DIV>
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