GeoFORCE Results
GeoFORCE is designed to increase the number of students pursuing STEM degree programs and pursuing rewarding STEM-related careers, especially in the geosciences. This program does not give preference on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin to an applicant or participant. The primary goals and results of GeoFORCE are to:
Engage students and provide life-changing learning experiences at some of the most spectacular geologic sites in the country to broaden students’ understanding of the Earth, geosciences, and engineering.
535
High school students registered to participate in the GeoFORCE Summer Academies in 2024 (this includes Math & Science Institute and Virtual Academy participants)
1,837
students have completed the GeoFORCE program
GeoFORCE gives students the tools, confidence, and motivation to pursue college…
561
GeoFORCE Alumni are currently enrolled in college
131
GeoFORCE Alumni are currently pursuing a Graduate Degree
… and helps students achieve college graduation, especially in STEM fields.
51%
of GeoFORCE Alumni pursuing an undergraduate degree are in a STEM field
354
GeoFORCE Alumni have earned a STEM Bachelor’s degree since 2005
Our students excel in the geosciences!
20%
of GeoFORCE first-year undergraduates declared a geoscience or related major in Fall 2024!
96
GeoFORCE Alumni have earned a geoscience bachelor’s degree
21
GeoFORCE Alumni have earned a geoscience master’s degree
5
GeoFORCE Alumni are pursuing a Doctorate in the geosciences
