James H. Shea Award
For contributions to writing or editing of Earth Science Materials
The Award
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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.
2008 Award Recipient - Alan Cutler, Carnegie Institution for Science
Show Past Recipients
Hide- 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 that includes a description of the nominees 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.
You may submit your nomination using our online form or send all nomination materials in one package to:
Carl Drummond, Editor
Journal of Geoscience Education
Department of Geosciences
Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne, IN 46805-1499