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Empowering Earth Educators. Advancing Geoscience Education for All.
Join a passionate community of Earth educators and education researchers committed to teaching excellence, professional growth, and shaping the next generation of geoscience-literate citizens.
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Why Join NAGT?
Membership gives you exclusive access to tools, resources, and networks designed to elevate your teaching, research, and career.
- Advance your career with discounts on professional development, eligibility for grants and awards, and opportunities for leadership.
- Connect with other Earth educators through topical Divisions and regional Sections.
- Access cutting-edge research and news through members-only publications and newsletters.
- Receive additional benefits from our partners.
Who Joins NAGT?
Whether you are an early-career faculty member, a student in a geoscience degree program, a K-12 educator, or a department chair, NAGT provides the resources and network you need to succeed.
Our community includes:
- Faculty and instructors in higher education
- Department heads and chairs
- K–12 educators
- Education professionals
- Informal educators
- Undergraduate and graduate students
Membership Types
NAGT membership is available in the following types with 1-year terms. We encourage members to enroll in annual automatic renewal so benefits never expire.
- Regular Member - US$ 85.00/year
- Adjunct Member - US$ 55.00/year
- K-12 Member - US$ 55.00/year
- Student Member - US$ 35.00/year
- Retired Member - US$ 55.00/year
Where Do Your Dues Go?
Membership dues account for 20–30% of NAGT's operating income. When you join, you aren't just buying benefits—you are actively investing in the future of Earth education. Your dues directly support:
- Geoscience and education advocacy at the national level.
- Development of free webinars, workshops, and the biennial Earth Educators' Rendezvous.
- Publication and peer-review of the Journal of Geoscience Education and In the Trenches.
- Administration of awards and scholarships for members of the geoscience education community.
- Management and peer-review for the free Teach the Earth portal.
- Representation at major conferences like the GSA Connects meeting.
- Crucial partnerships with organizations like AGI, GSA, USEA, and NCSE.
Questions About Membership?
Send membership inquiries to nagtservice@nagt.org.