Imminent NAGT Award Nomination and Application Deadlines

Several of NAGT's awards programs have application or nomination deadlines that are fast approaching. Be sure to check out these great opportunities to suggest a colleague or yourself for one of these great recognition opportunities.

• Scholarships for Field Study
  NAGT offers $500 scholarships for students to attend field-based courses at any time of the year. In addition, the Association of Women Geologists sponsors two additional scholarships specifically for women in this program. Please pass this information along to students who may be interested in doing field courses. More information and the application instructions can be found on the program website - https://nagt.org/nagt/students/field_scholarships.html
  Application Deadline: February 14
• Outstanding Earth Science Teachers (OEST) Program
  OEST awards are given for "exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the Earth Sciences at the pre-college level." Any teacher or other K-12 educator who covers a significant amount of earth science content with their students is eligible. Ten national finalists are selected, one from each NAGT regional section. Some sections also recognize state winners. Individuals may apply themselves or nominate a colleague for the award. More information and the nomination instructions can be found on the program website - https://nagt.org/nagt/awards/oest.html
  Application Deadlines vary by Section but begin as early as March 1
• Geoscience Teachers in the Park
  The Geoscience Teachers in Parks (GTIP) program is a collaborative effort between NAGT and the National Park Service to provide professional development for K12 teachers of geoscience. Elementary, middle school, and high school teachers of geoscience, as well as recent graduates who are prospective geoscience teachers are eligible to take part in this program. The internship involves work at the Mammoth Cave National Park to learn from and collaborate with park personnel, local university staff, contracted researchers, and park partners. More information and the application instructions can be found on the program website - https://nagt.org/nagt/profdev/GTIP/index.html
  Application Deadline: March 15

There are also some nomination deadlines coming up in April.

• Neil Miner Award - http://www.nagt.org/nagt/programs/miner.html
  NAGT presents the Neil Miner Award to an individual for exceptional contributions to the stimulation of interest in the earth sciences.
  Deadline - April 1
• James H. Shea Award - http://www.nagt.org/nagt/programs/shea.html
  The Jim Shea Award goes to an individual for exception contributions in the form of writing and/or editing of Earth Science materials that are of interest to the general public and.or teachers of Earth Science.
  Deadline - April 1
• Dorothy Stout Professional Development Grants - http://www.nagt.org/nagt/programs/stout.html
  These grants go to faculty and students at two-year colleges and K12 teachers to support participation in Earth Science classes or workshops, professional meetings, field trips, and the purchase of materials for classroom use.
  Deadline - April 15
• Robert Christman Distinguished Service Award - http://www.nagt.org/nagt/programs/christman.html
  This award was established by the Executive Committee in April, 2008 to recognize individuals who have provided long, distinguished service to the Association at the national and/or section level.
  Deadline - ongoing