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Wilkes University will host an Earth and Environmental Science Day from 9:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, April 22, in the Cohen Science Center for high school students and their parents, teachers and guidance counselors to introduce them to the field of study and career opportunities in the geosciences.The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics projects a 14 percent increase in geoscience jobs by 2024, with average median salaries of $83,811 &#8211; well over the average median salary of $35,080 in the U.S. workforce.Students can attend hands-on workshops and presentations will be given on careers and job opportunities in the geosciences as well as Wilkes students presenting their senior research projects.Lunch will be held in the Henry Student Center and the afternoon will conclude with a tour of the laboratory facilities in the Environmental Engineering and Earth Science Department.On-campus parking is available behind the Henry Student Center at 84 W. South St., or at the campus parking garage at 148 South Main St.Pre-registration is required. Deadline is Monday at www.wilkes.edu/EESDay. Questions? Contact Julie McMonagle at julie.mcmonagle@wilkes.edu or call 570-408-4604.

Wilkes hosting Earth Science Day