April 30, 2024

In this Issue:

• Join Us on May 2 for the NABT Inclusive Teaching Symposium
• Call for Papers: Biology Education Research Symposium
• Free Online Event to Celebrate the Winners of the Hilleman Essay Contest
• Announcing the Deaths of Manert Kennedy and Terry Hufford
• Apply Now for the HHMI BioInteractive Ambassador Academy!
• Registration Open for the Inclusive STEMM Excellence Institute
• Celebrate Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 17

Join Us on May 2 for the

NABT Inclusive Teaching Symposium

NABT is proud to present the 4th Annual NABT Inclusive Teaching Symposium on Thursday, May 2nd at 4:00PM ET (3:00PM CT, 2:00PM MT, 1:00PM PT). This free online event will build on themes from previous Inclusive Teaching Symposiums that highlighted research on inclusive teaching. This year's symposium will feature reflections on the practical applications of this research.

The format of this interactive symposium is a traditional 20-minute presentation by speakers followed by audience questions.

Accepted talks include:

• Interactive Learning For Inclusive STEM Education: Unveiling the Transformative Power of a Taboo-Inspired Activity
• A Gender-Inclusive Introductory Genetics Lesson
• Reflections on Development of a BioQUEST Community of Practice from the Inclusive STEM Teaching Project
• Using CarbonTIME for Inclusive Teaching in High School Biology

The Inclusive Teaching Symposium will also feature a special presentation by Dr. Sarah Brownell entitled "Disclosure Decisions: Exploring the Concealable Stigmatized Identities of Science Instructors."

Register today at 2024 Inclusive Teaching Symposium.

Call for Papers: Biology Education Research Symposium

We invite you to submit a proposal to present your research in biology education at the 16th Annual Biology Education Research Symposium. 

This is a refereed session to be presented at the 2024 NABT Professional Development Conference on November 15, 2024, in Anaheim. Previous presentations have included case study research on teaching evolution, action research in a high school setting, and modeling in elementary students. Life sciences education researchers, from elementary to graduate levels, in formal and informal settings, are encouraged to submit papers.

Papers will go through double-blind review and the format of the symposium will be a traditional presentation of papers by individuals or co-authors lasting 15 minutes each (with five minutes for Q&A). Accepted papers will be published as proceedings on the NABT website.

Visit 2024 Call for Papers for more information. The submission deadline is 11:59 PM Pacific on Friday, July 19, 2024.

Free Online Event to Celebrate the Winners of the Hilleman Essay Contest

The Vaccine Education Center at Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia cordially invites you to a virtual celebration honoring the winners of the 2024 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest.

The event will be held on Friday, May 3, 2024, from 3:00PM - 5:00PM ET and hosted by Dr. Paul Offit, Director of the Vaccine Education Center.

Dr. Andrew Steenhoff, Medical Director of the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia Global Health Center, will deliver the keynote address. Dr. Steenhoff’s research focuses on improving pediatric outcomes in low- and middle-income countries, particularly the effects of tuberculosis, HIV, pneumonia, and gastroenteritis. He teaches and mentors students, residents, fellows, and faculty in Botswana, the Dominican Republic, and Philadelphia and has practiced clinical medicine in the United States, England, Botswana, and South Africa. 

The event will also feature presentations by this year's award-winning student authors from the United States and Canada.

To register for the free virtual event, please visit https://www.webcasts.com/Hilleman2024

We hope you can join us to celebrate our student authors and the legacy of one of the world's most accomplished scientists... Dr. Maurice R. Hilleman.

The National Association of Biology Teachers is a proud sponsor of the

Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest.

Announcing the Deaths of

Manert Kennedy and Terry Hufford

NABT is saddened to announce the deaths of two longtime members of our community. Dr. Manert Kennedy passed away peacefully on March 18, 2024, in Oakland, California. Manert grew up in Michigan and, after high school, served in the United States Marine Corps. His time in uniform included combat duty during the Korean War.

After his military service, Manert attended Butler University and Ohio State University, receiving an MS and an Honorary PhD in Education. He taught science and coached football in secondary schools in the Detroit area for ten years before moving to Boulder, Colorado, in 1965 to help launch the Biological Science Curriculum Study (BSCS, now BSCS Science Learning). While at BSCS he served as the Associate Director and then as the Vice President. It was during that time he was elected as NABT President, serving in that role in 1979.

Manert championed education, formed several programs and centers, served as a visiting professor, and received numerous awards, including the NABT Honorary Membership in 1983 and the Second Annual McKee Award in 1988, the highest honor awarded by The White House for leadership in public/private partnership development.

Even in retirement, Manert was called to serve. He was on the Advisory Board of Directors for the Colorado State Veterans Living Center, and was a life member of the 1st Marine Division Association, The Veterans of Foreign Wars, and The Disabled American Veterans. 

Manert is survived by his children, grandchildren, and great-grandchildren and remembered fondly by countless friends, colleagues, and students. His full obituary is at Manert Kennedy

Dr. Terry Hufford died on March 20, 2024. He was an emeritus professor of botany at George Washington University and also a member of GW’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers, an honor befitting this award-winning educator. Terry was an innovator and was known nationally for his work in STEM teaching and learning, and curriculum design. He taught his first online course in 2013.

Terry was a thought leader in the NABT Four-Year College & University Section and served as the Section Chair in 1991. In 2006, NABT bestowed Terry with the Honorary Membership, the association’s highest award.

After “retirement,” Terry continued to write scholarly manuscripts on science learning and taught courses like his “Biology in the City.” Funded by the Hewlett Foundation, this student-centered course allowed students the opportunity to work through big ideas in biology problems while exploring resources in the Washington, DC, area.

Terry epitomized what it meant to be a leader in life science education and was a beloved mentor and friend to many in the NABT Community.

Registration Open for the

Inclusive STEMM Excellence Institute

As educators and policymakers in STEMM (and beyond) face an increasingly challenging social, political, and legal landscape, they need even more support to be more inclusive in their teaching while addressing the learning losses exacerbated by COVID-19. 

Great Minds in STEM (GMiS) is addressing these challenges by hosting the first-ever Inclusive STEMM Excellence Institute from July 1 to 3, 2024, in Washington, DC.

Join us for an immersive experience for educators and policymakers committed to shaping the future of STEMM education. Elevate teaching, promote inclusivity, and advance educational innovation!

This inaugural event aims to:

• Provide educators and their constituents with the tools to promote Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Access (DEIA) in various settings for various populations,
• Provide policymakers with tools for making a continuing case for DEIA efforts and encourage their support of classroom teachers to engage in such efforts, 
• Provide educators and policymakers with opportunities to network with peers, knowledgeable subject matter experts, and resource providers to enhance STEMM learning environments. 

Cooperating partners include the AWIS, ITEEA, NABT, NCTM, and TESOL

Learn more at https://s5.goeshow.com/gms/inclusive/2024/ and use NABT24 to receive a discount!

Celebrate Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 17

Every year on the third Friday in May, thousands of people around the world participate in Endangered Species Day by celebrating, learning about, and taking action to protect threatened and endangered species.

On Endangered Species Day 2024, wildlife refuges, gardens, schools, libraries, museums, community groups, nonprofits, and individuals will hold special programs or events. You can learn more about events in your area at ESD Events.

You're also encouraged to participate in the 4th Annual Endangered Species Chalk Art Event! This nationwide, all-ages chalk art competition helps raise awareness of the importance of endangered wildlife. The Endangered Species Day Coalition will be giving away a variety of prizes, including a $250 Grand Prize for the best artwork and a number of small prizes just for participating!

This event is a great chance to:

• Celebrate the beauty of the endangered and threatened plants and animals all around us.
• Raise awareness of the fact that over 1 million species worldwide are threatened with extinction.
• Participate in Endangered Species Day in a fun, creative way.

The competition will be held from Saturday, May 11th, 2024, to Sunday, May 19th. More information and competition rules are available at ESD Chalk Art.

More ideas for teachers and a teacher toolkit are also available to help you celebrate Endangered Species Day on Friday, May 17th, and throughout the month of May!

NABT is a proud member of the Endangered Species Coalition.

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