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NAGT works to improve the teaching of the Earth sciences by providing teaching resources, professional development events, and high-quality publications. nagt.org/index.html

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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
NEW! In The Trenches: “Creating time and space for change: The impact of NAGT’s 2025-26 Traveling Workshops Program," Anne Egger demonstrates the capacity of TWP to support positive change in departments, within courses, and for student learning. nagt.org/nagt/publica...
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Creating time and space for change: The impact of NAGT’s 2025-26 Traveling Workshops Program
A common theme in all of the end-of-workshop evaluations is how much participants appreciate having the dedicated time and space to talk with their colleagues about the things that they are all deeply...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 26/08/2026
NAGT seeks a dynamic Executive Director to strengthen geoscience education, support educators, and build an inclusive community. #GeoscienceEducation #leadership Application review begins January 4, 2027. Learn more & apply: nagt.org/312459
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 20/08/2026
What's New in #CareerHub. The Department of Geosciences at Boise State University seeks a post-doctoral research fellow to calibrate rare-earth element based thermobarometers for rock-forming minerals relevant to igneous and metamorphic processes. Learn More: nagt.org/nagt/news/ads/312701.html
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 30/07/2026
What's New in #CareerHub The Dept. of Earth and Oceanographic Science, Bowdoin College, invites applications for a FT/TT Assistant Professor appointment in geoscience applications of artificial intelligence. Application review begins 9/1/26. The position begins 7/1/27. Learn more: nagt.org/312625
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 06/04/2026
Review proposed changes to NAGT Constitution and Bylaws proposed by the NAGT Executive Committee. These will be put to a vote by the membership during the 2026 elections. The ballot will be open from June 1 to 30, 2026. Feedback can be submitted by active members. nagt.org/nagt/about/c...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 05/04/2026
The April 2026 Journal of Geoscience Education Featured Article is "A systemic literature review of ungrading in STEM" by Daria B. Kluver, Montana Etten-Bohm, Zachary Handlos, and George Hademenos. Read it at www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Nominations for NAGT JEDI champions are due April 15th! Recognize someone who is driving progress in JEDI (including you!) through exemplary mentoring, initiatives, communication, or research! Learn more at nagt.org/nagt/awards/...
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Callan Bentley @callanbentley.bsky.social · 15/02/2026
The winter 2026 issue of the @nagtgeo.bsky.social Eastern Section "Bulletin," which I edit, is now out: cdn.serc.carleton.edu/files/nagt/s... ⚒️
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Taylor & Francis Research @tandfresearch.bsky.social · 02/03/2026
Free to read in the Journal of Geoscience Education this month! This study examines the effectiveness of model-based teaching in helping students learn about evaporation and condensation 💧 Read now 👉 spr.ly/6002h2HH8 @nagtgeo.bsky.social #GeoscienceEducation #WaterCycle
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Third-grade students’ mental models, concept maps, and self-evaluation of evaporation: Examining model-based reasoning and instruction across classrooms
All Earth’s major systems involve hydrologic processes. Water is also a unifying theme across the biological, geological, physical, and chemical sciences. Therefore, knowledge of water is crucial a...
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Dr. Brendan Anderson @fossilsndcoffee.bsky.social · 20/03/2026
Happy to see that @nagtgeo.bsky.social has posted the newly adopted statement on supporting JEDI work in geosciences. grateful to have worked on this with @taorminalepore.bsky.social and the rest of advocacy committee, following prior work by the diversity committee. ⚒️ nagt.org/nagt/policy/...
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Supporting Justice, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion in the Geosciences
A draft position statement page from the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) proposing justice, equity, diversity, and inclusion (JEDI) as foundational to geoscience education and resea...
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Adam Forte @topoismyforte.bsky.social · 03/04/2026
Are you a geoscience faculty member in the US who has recently started their position? Apply for (or encourage your relevant colleagues to apply for) the @nagtgeo.bsky.social Workshop for Early Career Geoscience Faculty that is happening this summer! Deadline has been extended to April 7:
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Early Career 2026
A program page for the 2026 Workshop for Early Career Geoscience Faculty hosted at Macalester College, covering teaching strategies, research development, work-life balance, and career management, wit...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 02/04/2026
What's New in #CareerHub The Dept. of Biology, Geology, and Environmental Science at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga seeks to hire a recent doctoral graduate for a Post-Doctoral Teaching Scholar position in hydrology beginning August 2026. Learn more: nagt.org/311497
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 11/03/2026
What's New in #CareerHub Lehigh University is launching a national search for a Teaching Associate Professor or Teaching Full Professor who will play a leading role in advancing educational innovation across disciplines. A start date of July 1, 2026 is anticipated. Learn more: nagt.org/311192
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 27/02/2026
What's New in #CareerHub The Department of Geology and Environmental Geosciences at Bucknell University, Lewisburg, PA, invites applications for an entry-level, visiting assistant professor in geology for the fall 2026 and spring 2027 semesters. Learn more: nagt.org/311068
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 04/02/2026
Nominations for NAGT JEDI champions are due April 15th! Recognize someone who is driving progress in JEDI (including you!) through exemplary mentoring, initiatives, communication, or research! Learn more at nagt.org/nagt/awards/...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
What's New in #CareerHub The Department of Geology and Geography at West Virginia University invites applications for a Teaching Assistant Professor with a specialization in Earth Science and Sustainability starting August 14, 2026. Learn more: nagt.org/310922
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 03/02/2026
What's New in #CareerHub Northwestern University seeks a Visiting Assistant Professor teaching 200- and upper level courses in a one-year appointment, starting 9/1/26, with option to renew for a second year. Completed applications will be reviewed beginning 3/2/26. Learn more: nagt.org/310920
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 28/01/2026
Nominate an Outstanding Earth Science Teacher today! The deadline is February 1. Learn more at nagt.org/nagt/awards/...
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OEST Award
Award page for the NAGT's Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) Award, detailing nomination procedures, eligibility criteria, recipients by region and state, selection rubric, and program hist...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 15/01/2026
What's New in #CareerHub Santa Fe College (SF) Dept. of Natural Sciences seeks 3 Geology Assistant Professors. Under general supervision, the Assistant Professor will develop, prepare, & teach a variety of coursework in the physical science discipline. Apply by: 1/28/26 Learn more: nagt.org/310752
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 22/12/2025
What's New in #CareerHub Bowdoin College's Department of Earth and Oceanographic Science invites applications for a full-time visiting assistant professor appointment in surface processes for the 2026-2027 academic year. The appointment is for 1 yr and begins 7/1/26. Learn more: nagt.org/310433
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 18/12/2025
What's New in #CareerHub The University of Florida Dept. of Geological Sciences seeks candidates who can deliver high-caliber instruction in Earth Surface Processes in both introductory and higher-level undergraduate Geoscience courses, on campus and online. Learn more: nagt.org/310418
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
What's new in #CareerHub The Department of Earth, Environmental and Geographical Sciences at the University of North Carolina at Charlotte invites applications for an Assistant Teaching Professor with expertise in Sustainability Studies. Learn more: nagt.org/310377
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 17/12/2025
What's new in #CareerHub West Virginia University invites applications for a full-time, 9-month, Teaching Assistant Professor position with a specialization in Forensic GIS. The preferred start date is August, 2026. Learn more: nagt.org/310378
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 16/12/2025
What's new in #CareerHub Johns Hopkins University seeks an individual with a recent Ph.D. for interdisciplinary research in Global Change whose research spans natural sciences, social sciences, health sciences and/or public policy aspects. Learn more: nagt.org/310349
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 05/12/2025
What's new in #careerhub Earth Sciences Instructor at Fullerton College - North Orange County Community College District. Teach lecture, lab, & field courses in geology, earth science, meteorology, oceanography, climate science & more to a diverse student population. Learn More: nagt.org/310212
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 24/11/2025
New in the #careerhub Summer Program for Undergraduate Research (SPUR) at the University of Utah, with one position as part of an ongoing NSF-funded Observation in Field Geology research project. Learn More: nagt.org/310051
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 21/10/2025
New in the #CareerHub: The Department of Earth Science at Utah Valley University invites applications for a full-time, tenure-track Assistant Professor position in Geology, beginning August 2026. Learn more and apply: nagt.org/309520
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 17/10/2025
The latest In The Trenches honors Dr. H. Leonard Vacher, whose decades of teaching shaped countless students. His legacy shows how one educator's dedication creates lasting impact across generations. nagt.org/nagt/publica...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 16/10/2025
SPREAD THE WORD! Nominations for the National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Outstanding Earth Science Teacher (OEST) award are due February 1! nagt.org/nagt/awards/...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 09/10/2025
What's new in the #CareerHub The Department of Geography & Environmental Studies at Texas State University seeks a non-tenure-track Assistant Professor of Instruction in Geology to begin in Spring 2026. Learn More: nagt.org/309421
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 26/09/2025
What's new in the #careerhub Western Washington University seeks Assistant Professor of Hydrogeology. Applications are invited, position to begin on September 16, 2026. Learn More: nagt.org/nagt/news/ad...
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Taylor & Francis Research @tandfresearch.bsky.social · 05/08/2025
Free-to-read in the Journal of Geoscience Education this month! 🔓 This article explores teacher evaluation of new climate change curriculum guidance in secondary schools 🌎 Read now 👉 spr.ly/63322fR7TC @nagtgeo.bsky.social #ClimateChange #ClimateScience
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Supporting secondary teachers’ interest in adopting climate-related curricular resources
The Next Generation Science Standards (NGSS) provide guidance for climate education and scientific epistemology in secondary schools. This includes tools like climate models and observational data ...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 07/08/2025
The August 2025 JGE Featured article is "Supporting secondary teachers' interest in adopting climate-related curricular resources" by Silvia-Jessica Mostacedo-Marasovic, Brenda Costello, Amanda A. Olsen, & Cory T. Forbes, published online 23 May 2025. See it at www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 24/07/2025
Congrats to NAGT's 2025 State OESTs! Top: Carrie Jones (NC), Amy Umbarger (OR), Shawn Schlumpf (AL), & Mary Beth Paladino (NV). Bottom: Alisha Halford (MS), Angie Thomas (OK), Fred Fortman (IL), & Carol Ochsner (WI). (Not pictured: Eileen Fennelly (GA) & Kyauna Turner (WA)) nagt.org/nagt/publica...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 21/07/2025
Congratulations to NAGT's 2025 OEST Section Winners! Jessica Stellmann, Emily Carson, Rebekah Stanton,Greg Stott, Stacy Ferrell, Heidi Bankoff, Dana Smith, and, Carolina E. Castro-Skehan. Read more about these incredible teachers in the July 18 issue of In the Trenches, nagt.org/nagt/publica...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Nicole Corbin, Thomas Martin, & Keah Schuenemann share their new learning module "Supervised Machine Learning Readiness: A No- and Low-Code Learning Series" in NAGT's In The Trenches. Check it out at nagt.org/nagt/publica...
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Supervised Machine Learning Readiness: A No- and Low-Code Learning Series
Ready-to-teach modules on machine learning.
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 10/07/2025
Check out the July NAGTNews today and discover learning, teaching, and professional development opportunities available through NAGT! Here's the link: nagt.org/.../nagt_new...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 08/07/2025
JGE editors' July '25 featured article is "Place and community engagement in a youth natural hazards and community resilience education program" by M.K. Littrell, K.J. Boyd, K. Schloesser, A. Christensen, A.U. Gold, and I. Alam. Congratulations authors! www.tandfonline.com/.../10.../10...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 04/06/2025
The JGE editorial staff selected June's Free-to-Access paper! Congratulation, Debbie French for her paper, "Secondary core science teachers' perceptions of teaching climate change," (14 May 2025)! Read it here: www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 07/05/2025
Check out the new online ITT Article, "Using Google Earth Engine laboratory exercises in a college-level introductory physical geography course, Part 1: Development" by Anthony Feig & Tao Zheng. nagt.org/nagt/publica...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 06/05/2025
Check out May's JGE Featured Article, "The role of the 'think-pair-share' active learning strategy in influencing content knowledge and self-confidence of undergraduate students in a large enrollment geoscience course." Congratulations, author Alex K. Manda. www.tandfonline.com/.../10.../10...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 17/04/2025
Congratulations Kathryn Bateman, Brandin Conrath, Joy Ham, Anne Egger, Kristen St. John, and Thomas Shipley. Your paper, "Managing disruptions and dilemmas in online geoscience instruction during the early 2020 COVID-19 pandemic," is April's JGE featured paper! www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 06/04/2025
The April 2025 JGE Featured article is "Managing disruptions and dilemmas in online geoscience instruction during the early 2020 COVID-19 pandemic," by K. Bateman, B. Conrath, J. Ham, A. Egger, K. St. John, & T. Shipley. Congratulations authors! www.tandfonline.com/.../10.../10...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Applications due 3/16/2025 for the Workshop for Early Career Geoscience Faculty at Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN June 22-26, 2025, with an optional virtual visit to NSF on June 27, 2025 serc.carleton.edu/NAGTWorkshop...
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Early Career 2025
Macalester College, Saint Paul, MN June 22-26, 2025, with an optional virtual visit to NSF on June 27, 2025 Apply by: March 16, 2025, using this application form Join us for a multi-day workshop in a ...
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 14/03/2025
Register Now for the 2025 NSF GAGE/SAGE Community Science Workshop! May 18–21, 2025, in Bloomington, Minnesota Learn how to use geophysical data from the GAGE & SAGE facilities in research and education efforts. #geophysics @earthscope.org www.earthscope.org/event/2025-n...
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2025 NSF GAGE/SAGE Community Science Workshop | EarthScope Consortium
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
3 MORE DAYS! Nominate an Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Today! nagt.org/nagt/awards/...
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Callan Bentley @callanbentley.bsky.social · 19/02/2025
These pencils were the brainchild of the late, great Steve Gough, founder of @emriver.bsky.social . We at @nagtgeo.bsky.social Geo2YC collaborate with Emriver and give them away at meetings of @agu.org & @geosociety.bsky.social ⚒️
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Callan Bentley @callanbentley.bsky.social · 21/02/2025
The winter edition of the @nagtgeo.bsky.social Eastern Section newsletter (edited by yours truly) is now available: cdn.serc.carleton.edu/files/nagt/s... ⚒️
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Dr. James Ebert shares an exploration of Geologists and geology in the fiction genre in NAGT's In The Trenches, an Online Member Publication. Check it out at nagt.org/.../public.....
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National Association of Geoscience Teachers @nagtgeo.bsky.social · 26/02/2025
Dr. James Ebert shares an exploration of Geologists and geology in the fiction drama in NAGT's In The Trenches, an Online Member Publication. Check it out at nagt.org/.../public.....
Geologist standing in a sandstone alcove of Navajo Sandstone.
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