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In this Issue:
- A Message from the NABT President
- Photos, Proceedings, & Presentations from the 2025 NABT Conference Now Available
- Save the Date for NABT2026 in Dallas!
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Free Darwin Day Webinar: Journey into Darkness: The Allegory of the Cave
- Give the Gift of NABT (and Save)!
- Sponsor Spotlight: A Big Thanks from Bio-Rad
- Nominations for 2026 NABT Awards Being Accepted
- FREE 2026 UGEN Virtual Workshop on January 8
- Applications Accepted for NIIMBL eXperience for College Students
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A Message from the NABT President
Dear NABT Community,
It has been an honor serving as your 2025 President. I am so thankful for your commitment to biology education and our wonderful professional community!
As the year draws to a close, I hope you will consider including the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) in your year-end charitable giving.
We are so fortunate to still have a tremendous matching opportunity thanks to the generosity of our former President, Mark Little, and his spouse, Kathleen. This means that every cent you donate right now will be doubled, allowing your support to go twice as far in advancing our mission.
Whether it’s $5, $50, or $500, please know that every contribution counts toward supporting vital programs like online professional learning opportunities, our award-winning journal, and the party that is our annual conference.
To honor our history, we’d love for you to consider setting up a recurring monthly gift of $19.38, recognizing the year NABT was founded.
I also want to take this opportunity to once again thank Jacki Reeves-Pepin for her tremendous service to NABT, as well as Megan Collie and Brian Gorg, who will continue to provide outstanding support for our organization behind the scenes.
Thank you again for everything you do for your students and for being a valued part of the NABT family. We are stronger because of you.
With deepest gratitude,
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Kirstin Milks
2025 President
National Association of Biology Teachers
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Photos, Proceedings, & Presentations from the
2025 NABT Conference Now Available
Thank you for joining us in St. Louis for the 2025 NABT Professional Development Conference! We had a great time welcoming over 700 educators, education researchers, science communicators, partners, and the amazing Jackie Joyner-Kersee to the only event for biology teachers by biology teachers.
Thank you again for making the 2025 NABT Professional Development Conference such a tremendous success!
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P.S. We're already thinking about the 2026 NABT Conference in Dallas, and know you are too! NABT2026 will be held from October 29 to November 1, 2026, and the call for proposals will be announced in January.
Check the website often for details!
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Journey into Darkness: The Allegory of the Cave | | |
NABT and NCSE are proud to present an encore presentation of the 2025 Evolution Symposium, presented at the NABT Conference in St. Louis.
Plan to join us on Thursday, February 12th at 7:00 PM ET (6:00 PM CT, 5:00 PM MT, and 4:00 PM PT) for this free webinar featuring Rick and Lindsay Hunter.
Rick Hunter will share the amazing story of his co-discovery of the first-known fossils of Homo naledi. Rick Hunter is a caver and small-space specialist who, along with Steven Tucker, discovered the Dinaledi Chamber in the Rising Star cave system in the Cradle of Humankind in South Africa in 2013.
K. Lindsay Hunter was one of six Advance Cave Archaeologists (known popularly as the "Underground Astronauts") selected to excavate within the Rising Star cave system. She is an anthropologist and National Geographic Explorer for the National Geographic Society. Lindsay will discuss her participation in the initial excavation and how a diminutive human ancestor challenged established paleoanthropological views and practices in a big way.
Registration for the webinar will open in January, and everyone is welcome to attend.
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Give the Gift of NABT (and Save)!
An NABT membership is not just a value, it's about values. We are committed to the professional growth and development of biology and life science educators.
- We empower individual educators by fostering a supportive, inclusive professional community that continually improves and enhances biology education.
- We believe pedagogy should be learner-centered and reflect empirically tested best practices.
- We affirm that science education must uphold scientific integrity and ensure teachers have the right to teach accurate and current science.
- We advocate as biology teachers on behalf of biology teachers, their students, and the profession.
- We believe that all biology and life science educators belong in our organization.
This month, you can save $15 on all NABT member types by using code Pres25. This makes a Full NABT Membership, complete with a subscription to The American Biology Teacher, only $7 a month! Give the gift of professional growth and development to a friend or colleague. 'Tis this season to treat yourself as well!
Join or renew your NABT membership before December 31st and save!
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A Big Thanks From Bio-Rad
We’re thrilled by the enthusiastic response to our BacTalk Cell Signaling Kit at this year’s NABT conference! Your interest inspires us to continue innovating and supporting the life sciences community.
If you haven’t already, be sure to explore the BacTalk kit and our full range of educational products and resources. To learn more about how you can implement our classroom kits and resources in your teaching, visit our Contact Us page for personalized guidance and support.
Thank you for connecting with us at NABT—we look forward to seeing you next year!
Contact Bio-Rad
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Nominations for 2026 NABT Awards Being Accepted
You recognize excellence in teaching. So do we!
The NABT Awards program recognizes teachers for their expertise in specific subject areas, for contributions to the profession made by new teachers, and service to NABT, life science teaching, or leadership in learning communities. Each state, province, and territory can also recognize an Outstanding Biology Teacher (OBTA).
Learn more about the NABT Awards Program here, and nominate yourself or a colleague for one of the awards using the online nomination form.
Nominations are due by March 15, 2026.
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FREE 2026 UGEN Virtual Workshop on January 8
Join the Undergraduate Genetics Education Network (UGEN) for its 2026 Free Virtual Workshop to explore inclusive strategies for teaching the genetics of human sex determination.
The workshop will be held on Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM EST, and feature a keynote from Dr. David Page entitled "Rethinking the Human X and Y Chromosomes." Dr. Page is a member of the Whitehead Institute for Biomedical Research, Professor of Biology at MIT, and an HHMI Investigator. His talk is
This virtual workshop is FREE and aimed at undergraduate educators.
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Applications Accepted for NIIMBL eXperience
for College Students
The NIIMBL eXperience is an exclusive in-person, all-expenses-paid immersion program that offers students real-world insight into biopharmaceutical industry careers through hands-on activities and direct interactions with industry professionals. The program is open to all college students who are U.S. citizens residing in the United States, completing their first or second year of study, and actively enrolled in a degree program.
Key program goals:
- Increase access to the biopharmaceutical manufacturing industry among domestic first and second year college students
- Broaden the talent pipelines by connecting industry to talented students
- Offer exposure to the biopharma manufacturing ecosystem
The NIIMBL eXperience offers students real-world insight into biopharmaceutical industry careers through hands-on activities, networking, mentoring, and discussions. This weeklong, all-expenses-paid program takes place in June and gives students the flexibility to pursue other summer opportunities. Participants also receive a $1,000 stipend upon completing the program.
Download the flyer for more information. Students interested in applying for the NIIMBL eXperience are invited to a virtual Q&A session on Wednesday, January 14, at 5:00 PM EST. NIIMBL staff will be on hand to answer questions about the program and application process. Add the event to your calendar at https://www.addevent.com/event/h1ygvg045g2r
Applications are due February 5, 2026.
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