From the American Geosciences Institute, About Earth Science Week: “Since October 1998, the American Geosciences Institute has organized this national and international event to help the public gain a better understanding and appreciation for the Earth sciences and to encourage stewardship of the Earth. This year's Earth Science Week will be held from October 8 - 14, 2023 and will celebrate the theme ‘Geoscience Innovating for Earth and People.’ The coming year's event will emphasize the many ways that innovations in the geosciences are helping communities create healthier and increasingly sustainable lives, while accelerating environmental problem-solving around the world.”

From the National Science Foundation, About Earth Sciences: “Earth science is the study of the Earth's structure, properties, processes, and four and a half billion years of biotic evolution. Understanding these phenomena is essential to maintenance of life on the planet. The expanding world population demands more resources; faces increasing losses from natural hazards; and releases more pollutants to the air, water, and land. Sustaining our existence requires scientific understanding of the natural materials and processes linking the geosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere. Life prospers or fails at the surface of the Earth where these environments intersect.”

Key Stats

Source: 2022 American Community Survey (ACS), 1-year estimates

Note: Table B24010 below is modified to focus on the computer, engineering, and science occupations — especially life and physical scientists — for male and female civilian-employed population 16 years and over. Click on the image for the full table.

Table B24124, Detailed Occupation for the Full-Time, Year-Round Civilian Employed Population 16 Years and Over

More Stats

Sources: Workforce Origin-Destination Data [LODES 2020], 2020 Census Data, 2017-2021 American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates, and other government agencies. More information can be found in Data Sources.

OnTheMap for Emergency Management

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OnTheMap for Emergency Management (as of 10/4/2023)

From Our Surveys & Programs / Geography Program:

Mean Center of Population for the United Stated 1790-2020

Source: 2021 County Business Patterns (CBP)

Table CB2100CBP, All Sectors: County Business Patterns, including ZIP Code Business Patterns, by Legal Form of Organization and Employment Size Class for U.S., States, and Selected Geographies: 2021, showing these 3 Codes:

NAICS 54136, Geophysical Surveying and Mapping Services
NAICS 54137, Surveying and Mapping (except Geophysical) Services
NAICS 54171, Research and Development in the Physical, Engineering, and Life Sciences

Source: 2020 Nonemployers Statistics (NES)