Why Become a Member of NAGT?

A membership in NAGT is a statement of your interest in excellence in geoscience education and in the preparation of students for productive careers in geology and lifetimes as informed citizens.

• Five issues annually of the Journal of Geoscience Education – the place to publish and read articles on research and innovations for teaching the earth sciences.
• Workshops, symposia, and theme sessions on geo-education at GSA, AGU and NSTA meetings.
• National Distinguished Speakers Program.
• NAGT Sections sponsor regional field conferences.
• Support for various education and outreach projects through official NAGT sponsorship.
• Programs and Awards aimed at furthering Geoscience scholarship and education.

NAGT Works for You, Regardless of Your Position

NAGT IS FOR PRE-COLLEGE TEACHERS

• State/regional Outstanding Earth Science Teacher Awards
• Articles and columns devoted to pre-college teaching in the Journal of Geoscience Education
• Special events at GSA and NSTA

NAGT IS FOR UNIVERSITY STUDENTS

• Student membership discount
• Summer positions through the USGS/NAGT Summer Field Training Program
• Outstanding T.A. awards
• Competitive grants-in-aid to help students attend field courses

NAGT IS FOR COMMUNITY COLLEGE INSTRUCTORS AND STUDENTS

• Dottie Stout Professional Development Grants

NAGT IS FOR UNIVERSITY FACULTY AND GRADUATE STUDENTS

• On the Cutting Edge Faculty Development Workshops