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Astronomy & Astrophysics Order-of-magnitude issue: 25% of U.S. population 2-3% of physics and astronomy PhD’s (~ 4 individuals/year) Average among PhD granting institutions: 1 every 13 years Aero/Astronautical engineering In 2002: 201 PhD’s 4 PhD’s to underrepresented minorities
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Astronomy & Astrophysics • Order-of-magnitude issue: • 25% of U.S. population • 2-3% of physics and astronomy PhD’s (~ 4 individuals/year) • Average among PhD granting institutions: • 1 every 13 years Aero/Astronautical engineering • In 2002: 201 PhD’s • 4 PhD’s to underrepresented minorities • 77 PhD’s to foreign nationals
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