IGELS: Cultivating Authentic Dialogue in College STEM Classrooms

11/14/2024 10:30 AM - 3:30 PM

We will showcase the IGELS ‘Consideration Tree,’ which provides a structure to help STEM instructors evaluate the risks and rewards of their topic choices. Participants will discuss ways to support trustful dialogue in the classroom, identify resources to cultivate a reflective and empathetic mindset, develop language to articulate the value and process of contemplative teaching to colleagues and campus leadership, and manage discomfort in the classroom in a productive way.

HHMI BioInteractive Storylines for Coherent Instruction

11/14/2024 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Presenter: Jason Crean, Britt Murcko Czupryna, Michele L Koehler, Kathy Van Hoeck

Storylines (coherent lesson sequences) anchored in engaging phenomena improve student engagement and understanding of overarching biological concepts. In this workshop, facilitators will model using phenomena to lead storyline-based instruction. Participants will experience components of two freely available storylines, which explore the biology of the sickle cell trait and of melanin respectively.

SCST Presents: Optimizing Instructional Strategies

11/14/2024 12:30 PM - 3:30 PM

Presenter: Renee M. Clary

Join the Society for College Science Teaching (SCST) for this interactive symposium featuring multiple interdisciplinary presentations highlighting best practices and effective strategies for teaching science at the undergraduate level. Group discussions will also explore successful teaching strategies and barriers to implementation, as well as future opportunities and challenges in college science teaching.

AP Biology Section Luncheon

11/15/2024 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

AP Biology Section Luncheon
Free, RSVP

Grab your lunch and meet other AP Biology teachers in a friendly, informal setting to share insights, ask questions, and build community. You may even get to meet some of your favorite AP colleagues in person. The luncheon includes a special presentation of the Kim Foglia AP Biology Service Award. Sponsored by miniPCR.

Four-Year College & University Section Luncheon

11/15/2024 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Four-Year College & University Section Luncheon
Free, RSVP

Faculty, education researchers, graduate students, and anyone associated with four-year colleges and universities are invited to network with colleagues and learn about section programs and opportunities. There will also be a special presentation of the Four-Year College & University Section Awards. Be sure to grab your lunch before heading to the luncheon!

Two-Year College Section Luncheon

11/15/2024 12:45 PM - 1:45 PM

Two-Year College Section Luncheon: Friday
Free, RSVP

Join a supportive community of two-year college educators to share your strategies, your struggles, and your successes. The winners of the Two-Year College Biology Teaching Award and the Professor Chan Teaching Award will also be recognized.

BioClub Breakfast

11/16/2024 7:30 AM - 8:45 AM

BioClub Breakfast: Saturday
Free, Tickets Required

You’re invited to join the (Bio)Club! The NABT BioClub continues to grow, with new chapters being formed at K-12 schools, community colleges, and informal learning organizations. Current and future BioClub advisors are invited to share their favorite stories and resources. Sponsored by

Saturday Night Closing Reception & Silent Disco

11/16/2024 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM

Get ready to dance the night away at NABT’s first-ever Silent Disco!! This unique event will feature food, fun, and friends catching up and getting down. Don’t have boogie fever? You’re still guaranteed to leave Anaheim with a smile. Space is limited, so RSVP today!

We hope to make this experience as accessible as possible. Please contact conference@nabt.org if you need special consideration to participate.