Distinguished Speakers Series

The NAGT Distinguished Speaker Series is one of the most visible and direct services of the Association. Members at colleges, universities and other academic institutions can apply to have one of our featured researchers on the cutting edge of geoscience education research and teaching visit their institution to deliver seminars, workshops, and in-person consultation with researchers and geoscience departments. Speakers and their topics are as diverse as our membership, and we update offerings every year to reflect the latest developments in the field and the concerns of our membership. For current Speakers and application instructions, follow the links below.

Request a Speaker

Go to the online application request form to submit your Distinguished Speaker request. This form can also be used to request funding support.

Current Speakers

2007 - 2008 Distinguished Speakers

Previous Years' Speakers

2006 - 2007 Distinguished Speakers
2005 - 2006 Distinguished Speakers
2004 - 2005 Distinguished Speakers

Program Committee

A committee of NAGT representatives oversees the program and selects each year's roster of speakers. Members of the committee are charged with

• soliciting and generating suggestions for appropriate speakers
• reviewing evaluations from campuses hosting visits
• ensuring quality of the program by reviewing program activities

The committee includes the First Vice-president, second Vice-President, the Editor of the Journal of Geoscience Education, two past Distinguished Speakers and an at-large member, with the Executive Director as an ex officio member. For the 2006-2007 year, the committee members are:

Karen Havholm (University of Wisconsin - Eau Claire)
Eric Riggs (Purdue University)
David Steer (University of Akron)
Carl Drummond (Indiana University Purdue University)
Steve Semken (Arizona State University)
Dexter Perkins (University of North Dakota)
Michelle Hall (Science Education Solutions)