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Finding the Feedback Loop in the Field


Posted: Jul 29 2025 by

Logan D. Brenner (Barnard College), Thomas F. Shipley, (Temple University), Kim A. Kastens (Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory), Alexandra Davatzes (Temple University)

"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


Posted: Jul 23 2025 by

Cheryl Manning (OrbWeaver Consulting)

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


Posted: Jul 18 2025 by

Cheryl Manning (OrbWeaver Consulting)

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


Posted: Jun 18 2025 by

Roger Johnston, Sue Johnston, and Krystal Enter

"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


Posted: Jun 16 2025 by

Nicole Corbina, Thomas Martina, Keah Schuenemannb

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

Cheryl Manning
OrbWeaver Consulting, LLC
Cheryl L.B. Manning (OrbWeaver Consulting, LLC)

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


Posted: May 7 2025 by

Anthony D. Feiga (Central Michigan University) and Tao Zhengb (Central Michigan University)

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series that features laboratory activities that utilize Google Earth Engine. Part 1 discussed the development of Google Earth Engine laboratory exercises for a college-level introductory physical geography course. Part 2 describes the implementation of the lab examples.
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Using Google Earth Engine laboratory exercises in a college-level introductory physical geography course Part 1: Development


Posted: Apr 15 2025 by

Anthony D. Feiga (Central Michigan University) and Tao Zhengb (Central Michigan University)

This is Part 1 of a 2-part series that features laboratory activities that utilize Google Earth Engine. Part 1 discusses the development of Google Earth Engine laboratory exercises for a college-level introductory physical geography course. Part 2 will describe the implementation of the lab examples, and contains links to the lab exercises provided to readers for free educational use.
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A tribute to Jeff Callister: In their own words


Posted: Apr 7 2025 by

Thomas McGuire, Heather McArdle, and Redina Finch (Western Illinois University)

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

Geologists and Geologic Content in Genre Fiction: Part 2


Posted: Mar 4 2025 by

James Ebert
SUNY College at Oneonta
James Ebert (SUNY Oneonta)

This is Part 2 of a 2-part series that examines the portrayal of geologists and geologic content and concepts in recent genre fiction. Part 1 discussed the novels of Sarah Andrews, Jack DuBrul, Sibella Giorello and Toni Dwiggins. Part 2 continues this exploration of geologists and geologic content as depicted in the novels of Samuel Marquis, Susan Cummins Miller, John B. Olson, J.P. Totman and Sharon Lyon. Part 2 also highlights some common threads among the 46 novels described in this series.
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