Summary
The editors of the two NCGE journals – the Geography Teacher and the Journal of Geography – invite you to learn about the publication process for the journals and how you can become a successful author. Take half an hour to learn about preparing and submitting manuscripts, completing the publishing process as an author, and supporting the discipline as a reviewer. Attendees will be able to ask questions and solicit publication advice for the rest of the session.
Session Focus
All Grade Levels | Publishing | Journal of Geography, Geography Teacher
Conference Room
Nebraska
Meet the Presenters
Dr. Injeong Jo is a Professor and Coordinator of the Online MAGeo in Geographic Education Program at Texas State University’s Department of Geography and Environmental Studies. Her research focuses on spatial thinking education, the use of geospatial technologies for teaching and learning, and teacher education. She currently serves as Editor-in-Chief of the Journal of Geography.
Dr. Gregory Chug, is widely recognized for his contributions to geography, with expertise in geographic information science, cartographic design, and educational strategies. He served as Department Chair and Professor at the University of Wisconsin–La Crosse and as a Program Director for Geography and Regional Science at the National Science Foundation. In addition to numerous scholarly publications, he is the author of two middle school geography textbooks, MyWorldInteractive and Contemporary World Cultures. As the editor of The Geography Teacher, Dr. Chu brings extensive experience and visionary leadership to advance the journal’s role as a vital resource for educators and scholars.
Alex Oberle (PhD Geography) is Professor of Geography at the University of Northern Iowa. His research specializes in geography education, specifically inquiry in geography, internationalizing teacher education, and GIS/geospatial technologies in geography education. Email: alex.oberle@uni.edu
Dr. Mary D. Curtis is an Assistant Professor at the University of Houston-Clear Lake in the College of Education where she coordinates the Social Studies teacher preparation program. Dr. Curtis is a geography educator with over 20 years of experience and service from local to international levels. She currently serves as the Vice Chair for the Association of American Geographers Geography Education Specialty Group and as Associate Editor for the Journal of Geography.
Jody Smothers-Marcello has a long record of endeavors in geography education including serving as president of
NCGE in 2002, editing The Geography Teacher for two terms, co-chairing the AP Human
Geography Development Committee, and serving on the social studies-history standards
committee for the National Board for Professional Teaching Standards (NBPTS). While teaching
in the Sitka School District in Alaska, she was recognized with multiple state and national
awards for her innovative teaching. She has also written a wide array of curricula and
presented at numerous national professional development venues. Jody currently serves as an
associate editor for the Journal of Geography.
