Eric J. Pyle, Ph.D.
Professor of Geology
James Madison University
Eric J. Pyle is a professor of geology at James Madison University, specializing in geoscience education and teacher preparation. He has served in the leadership of five NSF-funded projects, including grants for GK-12 Teaching Fellows, GeoEd, and the Robert C. Noyce program. He was a member of the Earth & Space Science Design Team for A Framework for K-12 Science Education. Elected as President-Elect of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA) in 2020, Eric served on the Board of Directors for NSTA heading the Preservice Teacher Preparation Division from 2014-2017. He is a past president of the Eastern Section of the National Association of Geoscience Teachers, the West Virginia Science Teachers Association and the Virginia Association of Science Teachers. He received a B.S. cum laude in Earth Science from UNC-Charlotte, an M.S. in Geology from Emory University, and a Ph.D. in Science Education from the University of Georgia.
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How Professional Organizations Can Support Noyce Scholars: The Case for NSTA | May 12, 2021
