Welcome! to the Southwest section of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers Home Page.
NAGT is an organization that is dedicated to the advancement of geoscience education at all levels. The individual sections are committed to advancing geoscience education on a more personal level by holding field conferences, identifying exemplary teachers and acting as a liaison between members and the national office. Ready to join?
Section Officers
President: Merry Wilson, Scottsdale Community College Vice-President: Dan Stephen, Utah Valley University
Secretary: Laura Lukes, Saguaro High School
Treasurer: Steve Semken, Arizona State University
OESTA Contact: Kaatje Kraft, Mesa Community College
Section Happenings
- 2004 Spring Field Conference
Bagdad Mine, Phoenix, April 23-25, 2004 - Don't forget to nominate a teacher for the Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Southwest section award. (more info)
- Tom McGuire, the Geologist at Spur Cross Ranch Conservation Area north of Phoenix and geoscience education author, hosts educational walks on a regular basis. For the infromation about the next geology event, contact him at cavecreekdigital@msn.com
- 2010 Spring Field Conference - Salt Lake City and Capitol Reef National Park, UT, March 19-21, 2010
