National Council for Geographic Education
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Annual Conference
Since 1915, NCGE has held meetings all over North America and the Caribbean. The annual National Conference on Geography Education is an annual event that provides opportunities for educators at all
levels to exchange new ideas, research, and teaching strategies with colleagues from around the world. Each annual conference includes workshops, paper & poster sessions, field trips, special events and
keynote lectures by world-renowned experts. The latest classroom materials, textbook offerings, and educational resources are on display in our exhibit hall, as well as presented in hands-on workshops and computer labs by companies such as Esri, Google,
National Geographic, ETS, and many more
Content, Journals & Publications
The National Council for Geographic Education publishes books, lesson plans, teaching resources, and two professional journals; 'The Journal of Geography' (1897) and 'The Geography Teacher' (2007). In addition to thousands of academic articles, NCGE has published well over 200 professional works, publications and educational materials. The council is also the sole distributor of 'Geography for Life: The National Geography Standards' (1994 & 2012).
Awards
Each year the National Council for Geographic Education recognizes the nation's best educators and advocates for outstanding teaching, research, and service in geography education. Hundreds of nominations from around the globe are received each year, and after expert reviews, awards committees select that year's honorees. Award winners receive their award during a special ceremony at the annual National Conference on Geography Education.
Current Awards Listing:
-'The George J Miller Award for Distinguished Service to Geographic Education is the Council's highest award, presented for lifetime service in geographic education.
-The NCGE/AAG 'Excellence of Scholarship Award' recognizes graduating college and University seniors majoring in geography for
outstanding academic achievement.
-The 'E. Willard and Ruby S. Miller Grant for Research in Geographic Education' is a legacy gift of the Miller's estate designed to advance the frontiers of geographic education by supporting and promoting innovative research, in theory, practice, and application.
-The 'K-12 Distinguished Teaching Awards' recognizes excellence in geography teaching at the primary and secondary levels.
-The 'Higher Education Distinguished Teaching Award' recognizes and celebrates excellence in higher education geography teaching.
-The 'Salvatore J. Natoli Dissertation Award' is a legacy gift by the Dr. Natoli, to encourage dissertation research in geography teaching and learning.
-The 'Outstanding Support for Geography Education' award honors individuals who work outside the formal classroom, but have made outstanding contributions to support geography education.
-The 'Distinguished Mentor Award' is presented to college and university professors whose guidance and influence is significant for students becoming geographers or classroom teachers
-The 'Journal of Geography Awards' celebrates outstanding papers published during the previous year in NCGE's flagship journal.
-The 'Geography Teacher Award' honors the article that provided the most of the significant value in the teaching of geography to
K-12 students.
-The 'Geographic Excellence in Media Award' honors the very best in geographic media, in all forms that exhibit outstanding geography
content or teaching methods.
-The 'Brunn Creativity Award' is a gift of Dr. Brunn and presented to educators who demonstrate innovation and creativity in the teaching of geography.
-The 'Women in Geographic Education Scholarship' is a monetary award and travel stipend for a female college or university undergraduate or graduate student enrolled in a program leading to a career in geographic education.
-The 'President's Award' is presented each year by the NCGE President to anyone they feel deserves to be recognized by the geography community.
Membership
The National Council for Geographic Education is a professional nonprofit membership organization that supports geography teaching at all levels—from pre-k through university. Our members include U.S. and international teachers, professors, students, businesses, and others who support geography education.
Membership Benefits Include:
• Annual Subscription to the 'Journal of Geography' (6 issues per year)
• Annual Subscription to 'The Geography Teacher' (4 issues per year)
• Access to our online database of every article from the 'Journal of Geography' (1897) and 'The Geography Teacher' (2007).
• Subscription to our online newsletter that includes the latest news and information on NCGE and its members.l
• Access to all live professional learning webinars.
• Online access to past webinars.
• Discount rates to attend the annual National Conference on Geography Education.
• Reduced pricing on NCGE products & publications sold in our online store and Amazon.com.
• Discounted insurance rates for NCGE members through the 'Trust for Insuring Educators' program.
• Option to join the National Geographic Federal Credit Union.
• Leadership, volunteer, travel and networking opportunities
GeoCamp Professional Travel and Learning Experience
The GeoCamp Educational Travel and Learning Program' supports and provides educators at all levels with amazing cultural and professional learning experiences in destinations such as Iceland and Cuba.
The Geography Education National Implementation Project (GENIP)
The Geography Education National Implementation Project (GENIP) is a consortium of geography associations committed to improving the
status and quality of geography education in the United States. Organized in 1985 by the Association of American Geographers (AAG), The American Geographical Society (AGS), The National
Council for Geographic Education (NCGE), and The National Geographic Society (NGS).
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National Council for Geographic Education
Board of directorsas of 05/02/2017
Dr. Gary Gress
Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education
Term: 2017 - 2017
Erin H. Fouberg
Northern State University
Seth Dixon
Rhode Island College
Ram Balasubramanian
Jeff Lash
University of Houston-Clear Lake
Ellen J. Foster
University of Mississippi
Jane Purcell
Norman Public Schools
Zachary R. Dulli
National Council For Geographic Education
Osa Brand
National Council For Geographic Education
Gary M. Gress
Oklahoma Alliance for Geographic Education
Kenneth H. Keller
George Walton Comprehensive High School
Audrey Mohan
BSCS
Charles Regan
Durwood Partners, LLC