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.
512
High school students registered to participate in the GeoFORCE Summer Academies in 2023 (this includes Math & Science Institute and Virtual Academy participants)
1,708
students have completed the GeoFORCE program
GeoFORCE General Demographics
Summer 2023
GeoFORCE gives students the tools, confidence, and motivation to pursue college…
403
GeoFORCE Alumni are currently enrolled in college
90%
of GeoFORCE students persist through their second year of college; the national average is 75%*
… and helps students achieve college graduation, especially in STEM fields.
60%
of GeoFORCE student pursue a STEM undergraduate degree at a 4-Year University
337
GeoFORCE alumni have earned a STEM bachelor’s degree since 2005
Note: Demographic data collected is used for programmatic purposes only. This data is not considered as part of the student selection process for GeoFORCE Texas. This program does not give preference on the basis of race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin to an applicant or participant.
* This data was last updated in 2022
