Reviews advancements in earth science during 1970 in each of these areas: economic geology (fuels), economic geology (metals), economic geology (nonmetals), environmental geology, geochemistry, manpower, hydrology, mapping, marine geology, mineralogy, paleontology, plate tectonics, politics and geology, remote sensing, and seismology. (PR)

A survey reveals support for strengthening the training of paleontologists, plus further study of the future trends in education, research, and employment. Eleven questions, tabulated responses, and evaluation are presented. (BL)

Describes the manpower situation in geoscience and the job opportunities that have opened up in response to the shortage of vital materials and energy sources. (BR)

Reports the 1974 survey of both graduate and undergraduate enrollment in geoscience departments; reports the median salaries for graduates and breaks down the enrollment according to sex and minority groups. Also reports that industry is recruiting BA/BS and MA/MS graduates vigorously but employment of Ph.D.'s is declining. (BR)

Reports on the enrollment of women and minority students in geoscience programs as well as the total student enrollment in undergraduate and graduate geoscience programs in both the United States and Canada. (BR)

Presented is a summary of the remarks made by the president of the International Union of Geological Sciences at the 25th International Geological Congress held August 16-25, 1976, Sydney, Australia. Remarks concentrate upon recent and on going worldwide research in all fields of geology. (SL)

A survey reveals a widespread tendency to pay men more than women for the same work at all levels of education and experience. Charts and figures explain the numbers and supply of women geoscientists, years of experience, education, employers, and work activity. (BL)