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Empowering Earth Science Educators: The Impact and Innovation of NAGT's K-12 Committee
Posted: Aug 11 2025 by
Teaching Earth science can be an isolating experience, but it doesn't have to be. The NAGT K-12 committee is building a nationwide network of support, resources, and inspiration to help educators bring Earth science to life in every classroom. More
Finding the Feedback Loop in the Field
"Feedback Loops in the Field" is a set of field-based activities that are easy to deploy. Students are given the chance to connect the feedback loops that are introduced in the classroom to phenomena they observe in the field. More
2025 OEST State Award Winners
NAGT recognizes the 2025 Outstanding Earth Science Teachers who inspire students in the Earth sciences. We celebrate these exceptional educators who were selected as NAGT OEST State Winners because of their work with students and communities. More
2025 OEST Section Award Winners
NAGT recognizes the 2025 Outstanding Earth Science Teachers who inspire students in the geosciences. We celebrate these exceptional educators who were selected as NAGT Section Winners because of their work with students and communities. More
In Memory of Janie Johnston
"Janie was amazingly committed to mentoring women in the sciences. Several of her students were at her celebration of life, and their stories were heartwarming. Janie did so much to make this world a better place." - Sue Johnston More
Supervised Machine Learning Readiness: A No- and Low-Code Learning Series
The use of machine learning in the Earth systems sciences is increasing at a significant pace (Haupt et al., 2022) and reshaping our understanding of workforce preparedness. In response to this trend, it's essential to provide students with opportunities to engage with machine learning and understand its role in the field. More
A Journey to In The Trenches: Introducing Myself as Interim Editor
Posted: Jun 4 2025 by
I am honored to serve as the interim editor of In The Trenches (ITT), NAGT's interactive online publication. As I begin this role, I want to share my background and vision for how we can continue to strengthen this valuable resource for our community of Earth science educators. More
Using Google Earth Engine laboratory exercises in a college-level introductory physical geography course Part 2: Lab Examples
Using Google Earth Engine laboratory exercises in a college-level introductory physical geography course Part 1: Development
A tribute to Jeff Callister: In their own words
Jeff Callister touched so many lives, both personally and professionally. He was very active in the geosciences community and greatly contributed to the current state of earth science education. Jeff was a guiding light who inspired everyone he touched. The obituary from Brooks Funeral Home, Inc. can be found at: https://www.brooksfh.com/obituary/jeffrey-callister. The family asks that in lieu of flowers, donations can be made to a local food bank or the World Central Kitchen (https://wck.org/donate ) in his name. The funeral home also gives the option of planting a tree in memory of Jeffrey Callister.
--Redina Finch More
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