The conferences on Methods and Applications of Radio analytical Chemistry (MARC) are an established venue for all aspects of this field. In recent years, emphasis on education and nuclear and radiochemistry manpower have become an important conference topic. The MARC VIII Conference, Kona, Hawaii, April 5 - 10, 2009 hosted a panel of nine experts as well as contributed lectures and posters on "Current Status, trends, and Needs in Radiochemical Education: The U.S. and Abroad" to discuss recent progress in the U.S. and abroad and to highlight the needs that still exist. The outcome of the discussions should facilitate the needed growth in the nuclear chemistry and radio chemistry fields.