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Thursday, Oct 29th Events

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
20 in 20 And Beyond		10/29/2026	10/29/2026	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/29/2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: Whitney Crispen Hagins Come try numerous 20-minute inquiry-based activities that are sure to engage and excite your students. You and your students will be glad you did!
HHMI BioInteractive Presents: Nurturing the Science Practices by Engaging Students in Authentic Field Research With Caterpillar Decoys		10/29/2026	10/29/2026	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/29/2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: Dr. Peter J. Park, Jim Lane Build the confidence to engage your students in impactful field research experiences using clay caterpillar decoys to measure local biodiversity. Participants will obtain tips and resources to implement their own experiments, including complying with applicable regulations.
NSCE Presents: CER re-examined: Constructing and evaluating evidence-based claims		10/29/2026	10/29/2026	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/29/2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: Wendy Johnson, PhD, Britt Miller, PhD The Claim, Evidence, Reasoning (CER) framework integrates multiple scientific practices into a simple, yet deceptively complex structure. We will re-examine the CER framework and extend it with strategies for evaluating claims in the media.
Teaching Evolution Via Scientific Practices and an Open-source Software		10/29/2026	10/29/2026	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/29/2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: Matheus Januario Explore how to bring authentic scientific practices into your evolution classroom using the evolved software (https://mjanuario.github.io/evolved). In this hands-on workshop, you'll learn how to integrate simulations and authentic evolutionary datasets into active-learning activities tailored to your own teaching goals. Alternatively, you can adopt our ready-to-use classroom modules, designed to foster scientific reasoning and computational skills. Join us for this 2-hour workshop to explore, discuss, and experiment with these open educational resources. This session is a special presentation by the 2026 Huxley Award Winner.
The Society for College Science Teaching (SCST) Presents: Enhance your college science instruction		10/29/2026	10/29/2026	9:30 AM	11:30 AM	10/29/2026 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM Presenter: Dr. Ian Moncrief Join SCST’s interactive session as college science educators share their favorite techniques and explore strategies to enhance instructional efficacy, college student engagement, and course enjoyment.
HHMI Night at the Movies		10/29/2026	10/29/2026	6:00 PM	8:00 PM	10/29/2026 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM HHMI Night at the Movies 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM FREE Join HHMI Tangled Bank Studios as they present one of their new movies! We'll have heavy appetizers and drinks!

Friday, Oct. 30th Events

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
AP Biology Section Meeting: 10/30/26, 8:00AM - 9:00AM		10/30/2026	10/30/2026	8:00 AM	9:00 AM	10/30/2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM AP Biology Section Meeting Free, RSVP Grab your breakfast 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 breakfast includes a special presentation of the Kim Foglia AP Biology Service Award.
Elementary & Middle Level Meeting: 10/30/26, 8:00AM - 9:00AM		10/30/2026	10/30/2026	8:00 AM	9:00 AM	10/30/2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Elementary & Middle Level Meeting Free, RSVP Grab your breakfast and meet up with other elementary and middle-level teachers at this informal networking breakfast designed to help you connect with colleagues.
Four-Year College & University Section Meeting: 10/30/26, 8:00AM - 9:00AM		10/30/2026	10/30/2026	8:00 AM	9:00 AM	10/30/2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Four-Year College & University Section Meeting 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 breakfast before heading to the room!
High School Level Meeting: 10/30/26, 8:00AM - 9:00AM		10/30/2026	10/30/2026	8:00 AM	9:00 AM	10/30/2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM High School Level Meeting Free, RSVP If you teach funny Freshmen, serious Seniors, and/or everyone in-between, you will want to grab your breakfast, grab a seat, and connect with other high school biology teachers in this informal setting. Grab your breakfast and come join us!
Two-Year College Section Meeting: 10/30/26, 8:00AM - 9:00AM		10/30/2026	10/30/2026	8:00 AM	9:00 AM	10/30/2026 8:00 AM - 9:00 AM Two-Year College Section Meeting 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. Be sure to grab your breakfast before heading to your room!
Friday Night Party (RSVP Only): 10/30/26, 7:00PM - 9:00PM		10/30/2026	10/30/2026	7:00 PM	9:00 PM	10/30/2026 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM Get ready to dance the night away at NABT’s Science Disco Party! This unique event will feature dessert, fun, and friends catching up and getting down. Don’t have boogie fever? You can still show up and enjoy some snacks, laughter and fun! Tickets are not needed, but RSVPs are appreciated. We will host ANOTHER Halloween Costume Party this year for prizes! Feel free to dress in your favorite costume to participate! We hope to make this experience as accessible as possible. Please contact conference@nabt.org if you need special consideration to participate.

Saturday, Oct 31st Events

		Start Date	End Date	Start Time	End Time
BioClub Breakfast: 10/31/26, 7:15AM - 8:00AM		10/31/2026	10/31/2026	7:15 AM	8:00 AM	10/31/2026 7:15 AM - 8:00 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
NABT Honors Luncheon: 10/31/2026, 12:30PM - 2:30PM		10/31/2026	10/31/2026	12:30 PM	2:30 PM	10/31/2026 12:30 PM - 2:30 PM NABT Honors Luncheon Cost $35 ($45 onsite) NABT is proud to recognize the 2026 NABT Award Recipients during this celebration. We will honor exceptional biology teachers from all levels, and everyone is welcome to help us congratulate these remarkable professionals.

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