NAGT Activities at the 2023 GSA Annual Meeting

NAGT is pleased to sponsor a variety of sessions, workshops, short courses, and meetings at the 2023 Annual Meeting of the Geological Society of America held in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, from October 15-18. Please consider attending the following sessions highlighting key issues of importance to geoscience educators at all levels. For those that will be onsite in Pittsburgh, we will have some information at the NAGT booth. More information about NAGT activities at GSA will be added to this page as it becomes available.

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NAGT Booth

Visit us at booth #513 in the exhibit hall! The NAGT booth will be open all week. Interested in helping staff the NAGT booth? Contact Mitchell Bender-Awalt (mawalt@carleton.edu) if you're interested in volunteering.

Informal "NAGTea" Gatherings

Visit the NAGT booth for informal gatherings around a variety of topics! Hot water, tea, and mugs will be available--or bring your own! Gatherings will happen at the table at the NAGT booth or adjacent tables in the exhibit hall, as needed. Please see the schedule below.

Lunch with the Executive Director

Monday, October 16, 2023 - 12:00pm-1:00pm

Stop by the NAGT booth in the exhibit hall to have lunch with NAGT Executive Director Anne Egger! Bring your own meal and drinks.

Students in Geoscience Education
Monday, October 16, 2023 - 4:00pm-5:00pm

Meet up with Greg Shafer and other fellow graduate students in the geosciences to chat about teaching, research, and the benefits of becoming a member of the NAGT community.

Mentoring and careers discussion with President Christy Visaggi

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 10:00am-11:00am

Join NAGT President Christy Visaggi for tea and conversation about mentoring, careers, and related resources for students and faculty.

DEI discussions with the NAGT DEI committee

Tuesday, October 17, 2023 - 1:00pm-2:00pm

Participate in an informal discussion about diversity, equity, and inclusion in the geosciences and the efforts of NAGT's DEI Committee.

Association Business Meetings

Monday, October 2

NAGT Annual & Council Meeting (Open to all current members; Online), 12:15pm-2:00pm PT / 1:15pm-3:00pm MT / 2:15pm-4:00pm CT / 3:15pm-5:00pm ET

Wednesday, October 4

NAGT Executive Committee Meeting (Invite only; Online), 12:30pm-2:00pm PT / 1:30pm-3:00pm MT / 2:30pm-4:00pm CT / 3:30pm-5:00pm ET

Monday, October 9

NAGT Geo2YC Division Meeting (Open to all current members; Online), 12:00pm-1:00pm PT / 1:00pm-2:00pm MT / 2:00pm-3:00pm CT / 3:00pm-4:00pm ET

Wednesday, October 11

NAGT Teacher Education Division Meeting (Open to all current members; Online), 11:00am-12:00pm PT / 12:00pm-1:00pm MT / 1:00pm-2:00pm CT / 2:00pm-3:00pm ET

Friday, October 13

NAGT Geoscience Education Research Division Meeting (Open to all current members; Online), 11:00am-12:00pm PT / 12:00pm-1:00pm MT / 1:00pm-2:00pm CT / 2:00pm-3:00pm ET

GSA Meetings and Receptions

Sunday, October 15

National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) and USGS Field Education Forum, 2:30PM-4:00PM ET, Somerset (The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel)

This informal discussion space is open to ANYONE involved in field education. Please come share ideas & learn from others in our community. Possible topics for discussion include:best practices,new pedagogical strategies,close calls & lessons learned, opportunities for increasing DEI, new technologies & hybrid approaches, reducing anxiety among students in field, and field safety training.

Monday, October 16

GSA Geoscience Education Division Educator's Reception, 6:00PM - 9:00PM ET, Olive or Twist, 140 6th St, Pittsburgh, PA 15222

Tuesday, October 17

NAGT, GSA Geoscience Education Division, and CUR Joint Awards Luncheon (Ticketed event), 11:30AM-1:00PM MT, Allegheny I (The Westin Pittsburgh Hotel)

NAGT-Sponsored Topical Sessions

T18. Teaching Environmental Justice "In and Beyond" the Classroom.
Dominick Ciruzzi; Deron Carter; Jennifer Latimer; and Samuel Nyarko
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Teacher Education Division (TED); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geo2YC Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division
This session brings together research, teaching, and actionable interventions integrating environmental justice concepts, including climate justice, in stand-alone disciplinary and interdisciplinary courses, throughout the curriculum in undergraduate/graduate/K-12 programs, museums, community work, and other settings.

T24. Field-Based Geoscience Education: Advances in Research, Program Evaluation, Pedagogy, and Curriculum.
Laura Lukes; and Alison Jolley
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geo2YC Division
This session aims to advance the conversation about creating effective field-based learning experiences by exploring strategies, design, results, etc. from evidence-based studies about field trips, courses, and other related experiences. Diverse perspectives and approaches welcome!

T25. Metacognition in the Trenches.
David Voorhees; Lynsey E. LeMay; and Elizabeth Nagy
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geo2YC Division
Metacognition is a well-documented component of student success, which varies by classes and instructors. Show us how you increase the metacognitive skills of your students. We welcome all colleagues, especially 2YC, modalities, and encourage handouts.

T26. Bringing Ocean Expeditions and Science at Sea to the Classroom and Community (Posters).
Laura Guertin; Maya Pincus; and Carol Cotterill National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Marine and Coastal Geoscience Division
From classroom exercises to outreach programs, we encourage scientists and educators to provide examples of effective strategies in sharing the process of science, research data, and career opportunities from ocean expeditions.

T27. Making Sense of Methodologies and Theoretical Frameworks in Geoscience Education Research.
Leilani Arthurs; Kristen Foley; Peggy McNeal; Samuel Nyarko; and Emily Scribner
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division
Methods and theoretical frameworks from within and outside of GER shape our field. Presenters are encouraged to highlight their decision-making process in research studies. New approaches and applications of established methods/frameworks are welcome.

T28. 7th–12th Grade and Higher Education/Industry: Partnerships and Programs that Build Opportunities, Equity, or Inclusivity to Inspire Future Geoscientists.
Christopher Thomas
GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
This session welcomes partnerships and programs between pre-college students and community college, university, or industry to share best practices and models that build deep connections with students, especially with broadening diversity and representation in geosciences.

T29. Expanding the Tent: Understanding Spatial Reasoning to Increase Equity in Geoscience Education Across Disciplines.
Katharine Johanesen; Elijah Johnson; Peggy McNeal; and Annie Klyce
National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division
Spatial reasoning is crucial to learning across geoscience and STEM overall. This session brings together research on spatial reasoning in students and scientists and supporting spatial reasoning skill development in both formal and informal education.

T30. Highlighting Successful Mentoring Strategies in the Geosciences.
Pranoti Asher; and Liz Gilden
American Geophysical Union; EarthScope Consortium; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
This session will highlight impactful mentoring stories and supporting projects that have demonstrated success and coordinated change within the geoscience enterprise. Presentations may be from funders, program leaders, students, and alumni who want to share challenges, successes, and visions.

T34. Early Involvement in Geoscience Research Among K9–16 Students Can Ensure Sustained Growth of the Discipline (Posters).
Nazrul Khandaker; Taufique Mahmood; and Noshin Sharmili 
GSA Environmental and Engineering Geology Division; GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geology and Society Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Earth Science Teachers Association; GSA Energy Geology Division; GSA Hydrogeology Division; GSA Soils and Soil Processes Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division
Students (both undergraduates and high school) are encouraged to submit environmental and geoscience abstracts based on faculty and/or student-initiated research activities. Best practices on innovative pedagogies are welcome as well.

T35. Exploring the Borders and Boundaries of Mixed Reality in the Geosciences.
Michael Meyer; Rose-Anna Behr; and Matthew Rissler 
GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Teacher Education Division (TED)
Discussing the challenges, potential, best practices, and advancements of mixed reality in the geosciences.

T36. Iris Moreno Totten Research in Geoscience Education Session.
Charles Czajka 
GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division
This session will highlight empirical research being done in the field of geoscience education. Early career and student presenters will be considered for the Geoscience Education Division's Totten Award.

T38. Inclusive Geoscience Teaching for Today's Students.
Karen M. Layou; Eric Baer; and Peter J. Berquist National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) Geoscience Education Research (GER) Division; GSA Energy Geology Division
Share and learn innovative teaching strategies to meet the needs of all students across teaching modalities. Emphasis will be placed on implementation and assessment of practices that promote student success with a lens toward equity.

T39. Geoscience and Hydrology of Your Public Lands: STEM Internships, Research, Science, Mapping, Resource Management, and Education.
Jason Kenworthy; Matthew Dawson; Limaris Soto; Chelsea Bitting; Lesley Petrie; Brent H. Breithaupt; and F. Edwin Harvey GSA Quaternary Geology and Geomorphology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
An interdisciplinary forum for geoscientists, land managers, Geoscientists in the Parks, Scientists in Parks, and GeoCorpsTM America participants or sponsors, as well as educators, to present their work and describe its relevance to the public and land managers.

T75. Honoring the Legacy of Teaching, Mentoring, and Research by Patricia Kelley: Predation, Conservation, Evolution, Education, and Diversity in the Geosciences.
Adiel Klompmaker; Gregory P. Dietl; Christy C. Visaggi; and Rene Shroat-Lewis
Paleontological Society; Paleontological Research Institution; Association for Women Geoscientists; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT); GSA Geobiology and Geomicrobiology Division
This session requests presentations inspired by contributions made by Patricia Kelley. Research on predation and conservation paleobiology, efforts to enhance the understanding of evolution, engaging classroom approaches, and strategies to support DEI are very welcome.

T122. Planetary Exploration and Education: How We Learn about Our Solar System and Beyond.
Nicholas Lang
GSA Planetary Geology Division; GSA Geoscience Education Division; GSA Mineralogy, Geochemistry, Petrology, and Volcanology Division; National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT)
This session links how we teach and learn about the solar system to how we have gained that information (i.e., space missions). Descriptions of teaching activities/courses, and strategies for working with students are encouraged.

Workshops

Positive Mental Health in the Geosciences

Thursday, October 19, 2023 | 8:00 am - 5:00 pm ET

Join us for a one-day workshop, focused on building community and gathering information from attendees and psychologists to help us assess how mental health is being addressed in formal and informal geoscience communities, and identify outstanding needs. This information will help us to create resources, fill gaps, and build the path forward, focused on raising awareness of the challenges experienced by many geoscientists and sharing best practices implemented by universities, companies, and colleagues.