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ISSUE EXPERTS Coordinators - Appointed Officers |
NESTA Merchandise Coordinator Dr. George Bartuska Lakeland, FL Academic Advisor, USAF Civil Air Patrol Prior Profession: Engineer (25 yrs) Expertise: Accomplishments: NAGT-TED Past President Coming Soon | Teacher Professional Opportunities Coordinator Randall Sanders Wallington, NJ Prior Profession: Expertise: I grew up spending a lot of time outdoors and developed a deep interest and love for nature. I had many opportunities to work in nature and make, what I believe, to be a difference . I wanted to share my love for nature and educate young adults about the beauty and complexities of their environment. | Field trip & Research Coordinator Anthony Thomas Garrett, IN Expertise: Engaging field trips I have always loved geology and seeing how our current landscape is a result of billions of years of geologic processes. I have recently become more passionate about building recognition for the geosciences so that it is viewed on the same level with the other sciences. I am excited for the opportunity to make a positive difference and impact in ESS education and can't wait to help teachers build partnerships with geoscience professionals. |
Liaisons - Appointed Officers |
Climate Change Liaison Ithaca, NY Director of Teacher Programming Paleontological Research Institute Prior Profession: Science Teacher (9 yrs) Expertise: Place-based, technology-rich geoscience education Accomplishments: Co-author: Teacher-Friendly Guide to Climate Change In order to move wisely in this world and meet our civic responsibilities, we need to have good basic understandings of the Earth system & how humans influence that system. I'm passionate about working with people of all ages to foster those understandings & put them to use. The Earth & the study of it is also fascinating & beautiful | NASA Liaison Surry, VA Outreach Coordinator, NASA Langley Research Center Prior Profession: Expertise:
Air Quality and Clouds Accomplishments: Mentor for student air quality investigations— student project presented at AGU I love Earth science education because it is an opportunity to help learners understand our home and to foster stewardship of our environment. In addition, it enables the integration of so many concepts that it is perfect for phenomena based instruction | US Territories Liaison Elizabeth 'Lilly' Torres-Rodriguez Barceloneta, Puerto Rico HS Science Teacher, ES, Environmental Sciences, Biology, Chemistry Prior Profession: Expertise: Accomplishments: 2018 Outstanding ES Teacher—Southeast Section NASA Puerto Rico Space Grant Consortium for DOE Earth science knowledge enables us to think globally and act locally— to make sound decisions about issues important in our lives as individuals and citizens. People who understand how Earth systems work can make informed decisions about where to buy or build a home out of harm's way. |
Liaisons - Executive & Directors |
American Geosciences Institute | National Science Teachers Association | National Association of Geoscience Teachers
Dr. George Bartuska Lakeland, FL Bio above |
Community College Liaison Position Open | K-5 Liaison Andrea Mangold Bio in Regional Leadership |