Overview
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, 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 | Geography Education Journals
Conference Room
Dolores
Meet the Presenters
Injeong Jo is an Associate Professor of Geography and Environmental Studies and the Faculty Coordinator of the Online Master of Applied Geography in Geographic Education at Texas State University. Her research focuses on geography and spatial thinking education, geospatial technologies for teaching and learning, as well as teacher education.
Rebecca Theobald is Assistant Research Professor in the Geography and Environmental Studies Department at the University of Colorado Colorado Springs. She directs GeoCivics, asking
geographic questions to address redistricting and emphasizing the role geospatial technology plays in drawing electoral districts. She is editor of the National Council for Geographic
Education’s journal, “The Geography Teacher” and earned doctoral and masters’ degrees in geography from the University of Colorado at Boulder and a bachelor’s degree in political science from Middlebury College.
Dr. Gregory Chu, Professor Emeritus at the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, will begin his three-year term as editor of The Geography Teacher in January 2025. Throughout his career, Dr. Chu has held key roles such as Department Chair and National Science Foundation Program Director for Geography and Regional Science. His work includes numerous publications on geographic information science, cartographic design, and educational strategies, as well as authorship of two middle school geography textbooks. Dr. Chu’s extensive experience in the field will guide The Geography Teacher in continuing to provide innovative resources and support for geography educators.