Society information

The National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) supports a diverse, inclusive, and thriving community of educators and education researchers to improve teaching and learning about the Earth. Founded in 1983, NAGT is a membership-driven organization that includes 2-year and 4-year college and university faculty, K-12 teachers, informal educators, geoscience professionals, graduate and undergraduate students, and others who are committed to excellence in teaching excellence and the preparation of productive, responsible citizens who understand the complexity and vulnerability of the planet that sustains all of us.

The goals of NAGT are:

  • To foster improvements in the teaching and learning about Earth as a system at all levels of formal and informal instruction;
  • To emphasize the societal relevance of geoscience and its cultural significance for all people;
  • To foster and disseminate research in geoscience education;
  • To promote the professional growth of our members.

The Journal of Geoscience Education began as the Journal of Geological Education in 1951 and was the publication of record of NAGT. Members receive the journal as a benefit of their membership.

To learn more about NAGT, visit the society homepage and membership page.