NAGT Activities at the 2021 GSA Annual Meeting

NAGT is pleased to sponsor a variety of symposia and sessions at the 2021 Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America held in Portland, Oregon from October 10-13. Plan to attend the following sessions highlighting key issues of importance to geoscience educators at all levels. For those that will be onsite in Portland, we will have a some information at the NAGT booth (#416). More information about NAGT activities at GSA will be added to this page as it becomes available.

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NAGT-Sponsored Pardee Keynote Symposia

P3. Geoheritage: Celebrating Our Past, Protecting Our Future
Monday, 11 October 2021, 1:30 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
Renee Clary; William Andrews; David Mogk; and Steven Semken
GSA History and Philosophy of Geology Division; GSA Geology and Health Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; Association of American State Geologists; History of Earth Sciences Society; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division; GSA Marine and Coastal Geosciences Division; GSA Limnogeology Division
Geoheritage impacts our professional, public, and personal lives. Your voices and perspectives ARE important. Join us for awareness of the importance of geoheritage to the ongoing health of our profession, and the empowerment to recognize, conserve, and sustain the landscapes that impact our lives.

NAGT-Sponsored Topical Sessions

T149. Building the Workforce of the 21st Century: Understanding Diversity, Intersectionality, Ethics, and Inclusivity in the Geosciences and Implementing Transformative Change in Our Culture.
Elena A. Miranda; Aradhna Tripati; Gabriela Mora-Klepeis; and Catherine Flowers
GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Marine and Coastal Geoscience Division; International Association for Geoscience Diversity; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division
We focus on identifying existing challenges and innovative solutions to (1) recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce; (2) establishing an accessible and inclusive workplace; and (3) eradicating discrimination, harassment, bullying, and retaliation.
Geoscience and Public Policy

T152. Advances in Undergraduate Research and Education, Colorado Geology, and Igneous Petrology: Celebrating the 55-Year Career of Reinhard "Bud" Wobus.
K. Brock Riedell; Rachel Beane; and Cathryn Manduca
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division; Council on Undergraduate Research Geosciences Division
To celebrate the 55-year career of Reinhard "Bud" Wobus at Williams College, this session focuses on the impact of his dedication to undergraduate research and education, southern Rocky Mountain geology, and plutonic-volcanic studies.
Geoscience Education

T154. Best Practices in Place-Based Education.
Michael A. Phillips; Steven Semken; and Sarah Fortner
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division
Place-based programs make learning, science, environmental communication, and sustainability meaningful because participants can apply concepts to, and connect with, familiar places. We encourage place-based educators from all levels (formal and informal) to share successful ideas.
Geoscience Education | Environmental Geoscience | Geoscience and Public Policy

T159. Hands-On Teaching Demonstrations that Combine Geoscience and Societal Issues: Audience Participation Requested!.
Elizabeth Nagy; and Tiffany A. Rivera
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Structural Geology and Tectonics Division; GSA Marine and Coastal Geoscience Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division
This is a geoscience education session that practices what it preaches. Authors present micro-demonstrations of effective teaching activities that integrate geoscience content with societal concerns. Presentations include audience participation, assessment results, and reflections on effectiveness.
Geoscience Education

T164. Making Sense of Methodologies and Theoretical Frameworks in Geoscience Education Research.
Kelsey Bitting; Emily Ward; Leilani Arthurs; Lauren Neitzke Adamo; Cory Forbes; Bailey Kreager; and Peggy McNeal
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division
Methods and theoretical frameworks can come from within and outside of geoscience education research to shape of our field. Presenters are encouraged to highlight decision-making processes in research studies that advance the field. New approaches and applications of established methods/frameworks are welcome.
Geoscience Education | Geoscience Information/Communication

T165. Measuring Learning in Geoscience Education.
Virginia Isava; and Argenta Price
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division
This session aims to highlight assessments in K–12 and higher-education classroom environments. We welcome presentations on assessment theory (deciding what to assess, benchmarks, timing, etc.), as well as innovative measurements and tools for learning.
Geoscience Education

T167. The Lasting Effects of the 2020–2021 COVID-19 Crisis on Geoscience Education: Insights, Problems, and Unanticipated Benefits.
Mark Abolins; and Catherine Riihimaki
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division; GSA Geoinformatics and Data Science Division; GSA Geology and Society Division
Contributions will explore the effects of the COVID-19 crisis on geoscience teaching, outreach, and academic administration. Presentations about geoscience-education research conducted during the crisis are especially welcome.
Geoscience Education

T168. Undergraduate Research Posters by 2YC and 4YCU Geoscience Students (Posters).
Adrianne Leinbach; Gretchen L. Miller; and Stephanie Rollins
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geo2YC Division; International Association for Geoscience Diversity; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Karst Division; Council on Undergraduate Research Geosciences Division
This session is designed for two-year college (2YC) and four-year college and university (4YCU) students presenting research posters in any subdiscipline of geoscience.
Geoscience Education

Stop by Geosciences ASCEND Booth #604

Geosciences Associated Societies Committed to Embracing and Normalizing Diversity (Geosciences ASCEND) will have a booth in the Exhibit Hall for the GSA Connects 2021 Annual Meeting in Portland, OR, 10-13 October 2021.

Please come visit us in-person at Booth #604 in the Exhibit Hall of the Oregon Convention Center during GSA Connects 2021. Visit with the program PrincipalInvestigators and take our 10-minute survey to tell us about Geosciences Culture!

Booth #604 Hours of Operation:
Sunday, 10 October 2021: 5:00 to 7:00 pm
Monday, 11 October 2021: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Tuesday, 12 October 2021: 10:00 am to 5:30 pm
Wednesday, 13 October 2021: 10:00 am to 2:00 pm

Please encourage your society/organization members, other colleagues, and friends at GSA to stop by Booth #604 to complete the survey, too!

Meetings

Sunday, October 10

NAGT Executive Committee Meeting (invite only)- 8:30-9:30am PDT // 9:30-10:30am MDT // 10:30-11:30am CDT // 11:30am-12:30pm EDT (ONLINE)

NAGT Annual & Council Meeting (all current members are welcome)- 10:00am-12:00pm PDT // 11:00am-1:00pm MDT // 12:00-2:00pm CDT // 1:00-3:00pm EDT (ONLINE)

NAGT/USGS Field Camp Business Meeting - 1:30-2:30pm PDT // 2:30-3:30pm MDT // 3:30-4:30pm CDT // 4:30-5:30pm EDT (ONLINE)

NAGT/USGS Field Education Forum - 2:45-3:45pm PDT // 3:45-4:45pm MDT // 4:45-5:45pm CDT // 5:45-6:45pm EDT (ONLINE)

NAGT GEO2YC: Two-Year College Division Meeting (all current members are welcome) - 4:00-5:00pm PDT // 5:00-6:00pm MDT // 6:00-7:00pm CDT // 7:00-8:00pm EDT (ONLINE)

NAGT Teacher Education Division Meeting (all current members are welcome)- Time: 5:15-6:15pm PDT // 6:15-7:15pm MDT // 7:15-8:15pm CDT // 8:15-9:15pm EDT (ONLINE)

NAGT Geoscience Education Research Division Meeting (all current members are welcome)- Time: 6:30-7:30pm PDT // 7:30-8:30pm MDT // 8:30-9:30pm CDT // 9:30-10:30pm EDT (ONLINE)

Exhibits Open: 5:30-7:30pm PDT - NAGT Booth #416 - come visit us!

Exhibits Opening Reception: 5:30-7:30pm PDT

Monday, October 11

Exhibits Open: 10:00am-6:30pm PDT - NAGT Booth #416

Collaborations & Conversations - Posters: 4:30-6:30pm PDT

Tuesday, October 12

Exhibits Open: 10:00am-6:30pm PDT - NAGT Booth #416

NAGT Journal of Geoscience Education (JGE) Editorial Board Meeting (invite only)- 12:15-1:15pm PDT // 1:15-2:15pm MDT // 2:15-3:15 CDT // 3:15-4:15 EDT - (ONLINE)

Collaborations & Conversations - Posters: 4:30-6:30pm PDT

Wednesday, October 13

Exhibits Open: 10:00am-2:00pm PDT - NAGT Booth #416

Collaborations & Conversations - Posters: 4:30-6:30pm PDT