James H. Shea Award
For contributions to writing or editing of Earth Science Materials
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Each year, the National Association of Geoscience Teachers presents the James H. Shea Award to an individual for exceptional contributions in the form of writing and/or editing of Earth Science materials (broadly construed) that are of interest to the general public and/or teachers of Earth Science. This prestigious award was established in 1991 by the officers of NAGT in honor of James H. Shea, long-time editor of the Journal of Geoscience Education. The Award commemorates Jim's long-standing commitment to promoting high-quality geoscience education by publishing the best ideas for effective and innovative teaching. The James H. Shea Award is presented annually at the NAGT luncheon during the national annual meeting of the Geological Society of America.
2009 Award Recipient: Carl Drummond, Indiana University - Purdue University Fort Wayne
Past Recipients
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Hide- 2008- Alan Cutler, Carnegie Institution for Science
- 2007 - Julie Libarkin, Michigan State University
- 2006 - Simon Winchester, Sandisfield, MA
- 2005 - D.D. (Dee) Trent
- 2004 - Stephen Stanley
- 2003 - Peter Ward
- 2002 - John E. Allen
- 2001 - Sarah Andrews
- 2000 - Robert D. Ballard
- 1999 - John R. Horner
- 1998 - David D. Gillette
- 1997 - M Dane (Duke) Picard
- 1996 - Jonathan Weiner
- 1995 - John McPhee
- 1994 - Richard Kerr
- 1993 - Orrin H. Pilkey
- 1992 - Stephen Jay Gould
- 1991 - James H. Shea
To Make a Nomination
Anyone may make a nomination. The nominator must submit a letter (not more than two pages in length) that includes a description of the nominee's contributions in the form of writing and/or editing of Earth Science materials (broadly construed) that are of interest to the general public and/or Earth Science teachers. The letter must detail both the nature of the contributions and the reasons why the contributions should be judged as exceptional.
The award winner is chosen by a committee consisting of 4 members of NAGT plus the Editor of the Journal of Geoscience Education. Nominations not selected for the award will be considered for two subsequent years.
You may submit your nomination using our online form or send all nomination materials in one package to:
Julie Libarkin, Co-Editor
Journal of Geoscience Education
206 Natural Science Bldg
Department of Geological Sciences
Michigan State University
East Lansing MI 48824