1. Data on Postdoctoral Experiences Post-Docs: Training and Career Opportunities in the 21 Century Workshop October 23-24, 2003 Eleanor L. Babco Commission on Professionals in Science and Technology

2. Acknowledgment Tables prepared from the SDR use definitions of variables, analytic comparisons, and formats that have been adapted from a paper published by Garrison et al.[1] The graphs for biomedical sciences (figures 7, 12 and 16) are identical to those in their article. My presentation benefited from their work, and I encourage readers to cite the original source when referencing the biomedical science data.[1] [1] Howard H. Garrison, Susan A Gerbi, and Paul W. Kincade. “In an era of scientific opportunity, are there opportunities for biomedical scientists.” FASEB Journal. December, 2003 and published on-line October 2, 2003. [1]

3. Weaknesses in the GSS There are no individual-level data – just data at the department level. There are no data on postdocs not in formal academic departments. There are no data on postdocs in any nonprofit institutions, government agency, or industrial setting.

4. Science and Engineering Postdoctorates, 1977-2001

8. Source: Howard H. Garrison, Susan A. Gerbi, and Paul W. Kincade. “In an era of scientific opportunity, are there opportunities for biomedical scientists.” FASEB Journal. December 2003 and published on-line October 2, 2003.

10. CPST, data derived from NSF, Survey of Doctorate Recipients. This table has been modified after tables in Garrison, Gerbi and Kincade.

17. Source: Howard H. Garrison, Susan A. Gerbi and Paul W. Kincade. “In an era of scientific opportunity, are there opportunities for biomedical scientists.” FASEB Journal. December 2, 2003, and published on-line October 2, 2003.