Increasing the Number of Underrepresented Minorities in Astronomy Through K-12 Education and Public Outreach (Paper II)

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2009-03-26

arxiv.org/abs/0903.4507v1

Astronomy and Astrophysics

Astrophysics

Instrumentation and Methods for Astrophysics

cover page + 8 pages, An Astro2010 Decadal Survey State of the Profession Position Paper

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In order to attract, recruit and retain underrepresented minority students to pursue Astronomy and related fields, we must ensure that there continues to be a well qualified pool of graduate and undergraduate students from which to recruit. This required pool of people are today's elementary, middle and high school students. The Astronomy community must be proactive in demonstrating the importance of pursing scientific study and careers to these students and their parents. Only by actively engaging these communities can U.S Astronomy hope to increase the numbers of minority PhDs and continue to be a leader in Astronomical discovery and knowledge.

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