Eric J. Pyle is president of the National Science Teaching Association (NSTA). As a Professor of Geoscience Education at James Madison University (JMU) in Harrisonburg, Virginia, he works with preservice teachers of science and future geoscience professionals, providing coursework and research opportunities in both science education and Earth and planetary science. He has extensive experience in teaching field-based science in the United States, as well as in Ireland and the United Kingdom.