摘要：This paper discusses some of the findings of a 2005–07 GEES Subject Centre research project investigating school students’ perceptions of the GEES disciplines. Perceived career opportunities and interest in the subject tend to be important factors influencing degree subject choice. The data suggests, however, that there is a mismatch between students’ perceptions of career opportunities in the GEES disciplines and their own idea of getting a job, particularly at school years 7 and 10. The literature review conducted as part of this project noted that there is a cumulative process of evolving perception and achievement that influences degree subject choice and, for most people, this starts well before the age of 14 years. The challenge for the GEES community, therefore, is to find a way to market itself in order to make it highly relevant to children of all ages.
