2025 Professional Development Conference

SABER DAY Thursday, October 30

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NABT Leader Lunch

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Authentic scientific research and data for the classroom with Data Nuggets

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20 in 20 And Beyond

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Catalyzing Change in the Non-Majors Bio Course

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HHMI BioInteractive Presents: Scientific Modeling with HHMI BioInteractive: Using Models to Visualize, Explain, and Predict

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Lessons Learned from Deep Teaching Program

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NCSE Presents: Scientific Literacy in the Digital Age of Misinformation

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Novel Ways of Engaging Sophisticated Upper-Level Biology Students through Yoga & Mindfulness

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Using Societal Challenges as Phenomena in Three Dimensional Units to Develop Student Agency

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General Session: Connections: Scopes, Kitzmiller and Today's Challenges to Science Education

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Exhibit Hall Opening Reception

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NABT First Timers' Meet & Greet

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Continental Breakfast

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AP® Biology Section Meeting

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BIO-RAD Presents: Ozempic and Semaglutide Science: Mastering Diabetes and Weight Loss

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Elementary and Middle-Level (K-8) Meeting

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Four-Year College & University Section Meeting

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High School Level Meeting

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Two-Year College Section Meeting

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miniPCR Presents: Real-world Genetics: Explore Inherited Cancer Risk and Bioethics Through Lynch Syndrome

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General Session Friday

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Changing Department Culture to Achieve Inclusive Excellence in Two-year STEM Education

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Mutation Monopoly: Exploring the Foundations of Cancer

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Students as Plant Scientists through Authentic Research Experiences

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BIO-RAD Presents: Illuminate Cell Signaling: Explore Quorum Sensing with Vibrio

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BioQUEST’s SPICE: A Community Supporting Two-Year Faculty Pursuing NSF Grant Opportunities

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Building Student Data Science and Data Literacy Skills in the Context of Evolution Theory

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Carolina Presents: Photosynthesis, Cellular Respiration, and Enzymes: Teaching Common Biology Concepts with Alginate Beads

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HHMI BioInteractive Presents: Modeling Protein Synthesis and Analyzing Data with HHMI BioInteractive Sickle Cell Resources

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Lab-Aids Presents: Cell Differentiation and Gene Expression

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SABER Presents: Getting Started in Biology Education Research Workshop

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SCST Interactive Share-a-thon: Strategies for Successful College Science Teaching and Learning

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Science Communication Lab Presents: Science Stories That Stick: Integrating Films and Multimedia in the Classroom

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What’s with the Statistics in Biology?

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miniPCR Presents: Easy Protein Expression and Purification for Classroom Settings

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Evolution Symposium

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Considerations and strategies for using primary literature in the classroom

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From Paper to Pixels: Lessons Learned in Training College Biology Students in the Art of Electronic Lab Notebooks

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Using Minecraft to Increase Engagement and Retention in College Biology Courses

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A Real Life Hardy-Weinberg Experiment - Evolution of Short Corn

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BIO-RAD Presents: Precision Medicine Begins: A Landmark in CRISPR Gene Editing

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Carolina Presents: Strawberry DNA Necklace

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Experiencing Science Together: Adapting Traditional Science Labs to Modern Interactive Technology

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From Data to Models: Investigating PFAS Contamination Through Student Inquiry

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Graphs Matter

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HHMI Biointeractive Presents: What is Life? An Engaging and Challenging Activity to Identify and Define Characteristics of Life

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Integrating Synthetic Biology into Your Active Classroom: An Engineering Approach for Your Classroom

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Small Changes for Big Gains: addressing recurring misconceptions through common classroom activities

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Unexpected Predator: Shifting Animal Behaviors in Changing Environments Explored Through Tetrahymena (K-8)- Includes a FREE Lending Library for Your Classroom

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Using Bioinformatics and the Influenza Virus to Reinforce Molecular Biology, Mutations, and Evolution.

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Using visual models and student drawings to assess scientific practices, crosscutting concepts and biology core ideas on exams

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miniPCR Presents: Central Dogma Made Visible: Hands-on and Digital Labs

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miniPCR Presents: Words of Uncertainty and Trust in Science

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A Scoping Literature Review on Characteristics of Undergraduate Science Lab Instruction and Methods

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BIO-RAD Presents: AI in the Lab: How Algorithms Are Reshaping Biology

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Biodiversity on a Budget: Easy Sampling of Local Arthropod Populations Using Affordable Equipment

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Empowering Science Learners: Co-constructing a Culturally Sustaining Curriculum with Black Adolescent Girls

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Genomics Education Modules (GEMs): Integrating RNA-Seq Research into Freshman Biology at a Community College

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HHMI BioInteractive Presents: Power Up Your Classroom: Strategies for Engaging Students with HHMI BioInteractive’s Data Points

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Justice, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (JEDI) Networking Session

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Measuring Feminization by Wolbachia in Common Pillbugs

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NCSE Presents: Teaching Climate Change to Address Denial & Climate Anxiety

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Orchestrating Productive Task-Based Discussions in Science

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Rising to the Challenge: Improving Student Outcomes Using Intentional Course Design Integrating Rigor, Inclusion, Support, and Engagement

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The Value of and Incorporating Student-Centered Integrated Research

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miniPCR Presents: Diagnosing Sickle Cell Disease: Hands-on and Virtual Genetics Labs

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16th Annual Research Symposium

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Alleviating Knowledge Gaps and Misconceptions - Using Data from the 2025 AP Biology Exam and Chief Reader report to inform targeted instructional practices.

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BIO-RAD Presents: Illuminate Cell Signaling: Explore Quorum Sensing with Vibrio

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BIOZONE Presents: Discover BIOZONE Worktexts: Engaging, Flexible & Interactive

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BIPOC Affinity Group

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Cell Respiration Lab Without Tears!

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Daily Executive Functioning Assistance through Student Welcome Scripts

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EDVOTEK Presents: Forensic Escape Room: Design Your Own Biotech Adventure

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Engaging ALL Students in Scientific Learning through Zebrafish: A Hands-On Approach

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HHMI BioInteractive Presents: Investigating Patterns of Human Phenotypic and Genetic Diversity with HHMI BioInteractive Resources

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Microbial Survivor: Gamification of Diversity, Adaptation, and Environmental Interactions

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NCSE Presents: Why is Evolution so Challenging to Teach? Resources for Addressing Misconceptions & Resistance

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Storyline: Cholera, G-proteins, and Cystic Fibrosis

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Teaching Membrane Potential and Membrane Transport with Legos

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The ABC's of Visual Literacy and Graphing

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miniPCR Presents: From Barnyard to Backyard: Research Projects for the Biology Classroom

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Student Poster Practice Session

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Exhibit Hall Closing Experience

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NABT Science Disco and Halloween Party

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NABT BioClub Breakfast

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NABT Committee Meetings

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NABT Biology Education Poster Session & Coffee Break

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Biotech Stories Too New For Textbooks: The HudsonAlpha Guidebook

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Development of a Student-Focused Schoolwide Sustainability Program: The Raider Sustainability Corps

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Engage Your Class and Promote Collaborative Learning Using Guided Inquiry and Cooperative Quizzes Using Digital Technology

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HHMI BioInteractive Presents: Exploring Systems Across Scales with HHMI BioInteractive: Regulation from the Human Body to Planet Earth

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Microsafari - Inspire the "Micronaut" in Your students by Exploring the Ecology and Cell biology of their Local Microcosmos!

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More Than One Unit: Integrating Authentic Ecology Data Throughout Biology

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Multilingual Learner Science Boost!

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Real Data for Real Classrooms: Free Resources to Supplement Any Science Curriculum

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Science Communication Lab Presents: Observation as a Superpower: A Workshop to Inspire Curiosity, Inquiry, and Critical Thinking in Your Students

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Teaching with Authentic Data & Open Science: Opportunities, Best Practices, and Outcomes

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Transforming Two-Year College Biology Education: Engaging, Accessible, and Research-Driven Approaches

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2025 AP SYMPOSIUM

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Bacteriophage Bioinformatics: Learn How to Annotate a Genome From a Phage that Your Students Discover

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BioBrain Presents: An Internationally Popular Edtech Curriculum and Instruction Tool Now Available for Use in US Schools

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Engaging Students in Hominid Evolution

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Genomics Education Modules (GEMs): Embedding R Programming Modules for Cloud-based Research in Gen Bio I

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HHMI BioInteractive: Unleashing Curiosity and Exploring Phenomena with HHMI BioInteractive and Three-Dimensional Learning Cards

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Implementing Responsible Conduct of Research (RCR) Education in an Undergraduate Lab Course

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Molecular Harvest

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Science Communication Lab Presents: Lesson Plan Demo: HS Educators Use Free Videos to Seed 3D Learning

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Spiraling and Scaffolding Scientific Argumentation in AP Biology

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Teaching to Lead: Pathways to National Engagement for Two-Year College Faculty

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The Power of Storytelling: Engaging and Inspiring Students in the Classroom

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Using the Photovoice Method to Assess Comprehension in a Non-major Science Class

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Whey Protein is Legen'dairy' in the Classroom!

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Chickens in the Classroom: Using Day-old Chickens to Investigate Innate Behaviors in Animals

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Community Forum for Developing a Learning Framework for Introductory Biology Publications in CourseSource

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Model Organisms & Authentic Science: Exploring Cells, Behavior, and the Impact of Substance Abuse with ASSET — Includes a FREE Lending Equipment Library for Your Classroom

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Pablo Escobar’s Hippos as an Anchoring Phenomenon for Teaching Ecology and Systems Modeling

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Sea Lamprey Paper Dissection Model

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Using Antibiotic Resistance Prevention Strategies to Teach Evolution

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Dirt Life: Evaluating Human Impacts on the Environment

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HHMI BioInteractive Presents: Using Data to Model Human Impacts on Climate Change with HHMI BioInteractive

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How Do Rodents Survive in the Desert? Using Phenomena-based 3D Learning to Drive Student Sensemaking in AP Biology

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Inclusive Biology Teaching Materials and Research on Their Effectiveness

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Modeling and Using a Lateral Flow Assay (LFA) to Detect a Human Breast Cancer Biomarker

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“Dude, are you catching my drift?” Using Dicamba Drift to Drive Home Engineering Standards, Sustainable Farming Practices, and Acid-Base Chemistry: Lessons for an Environmental Science or Chemistry Classroom

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NABT Honors Luncheon

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Acting Out in Biology

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Form Fits Function

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Urban Heat Islands & Historical Roots: An Interdisciplinary Approach to Climate Education

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Anchored Inquiry Learning: Designing Meaningful Instruction to Explore Phenomena and Problems

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Biology in the Real World: Helping Students Connect Content Through Phenomena-Based Learning

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HHMI BioInteractive Presents: Take a Deep Breath: Exploring Oxygen’s Journey with HHMI BioInteractive

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Modifying & Creating Socio-Scientific Case Studies

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NABT 2SLGBTQIA+ Affinity Group

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Project Leadership: A Tool for Enhancing Teamwork in the Classroom

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SPACEHOLDER Grants and NABT

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The iEMBER Network: Building Unique Collaborations to Solve Challenges in Biology Education

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Biology Classroom Burnout Mitigation

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Using Generative AI as a Student Debate Opponent

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Waste to Wonder: Exploring Fungal Bioremediation in a Classroom

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Announcement of the 2025 Poster Winners

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General Session Saturday

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