A message from the Executive Director:
Attending the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT) conference over the past week was an incredible opportunity to connect with our partners and witness the inspirational progress being made in STEM education. From presentations (iGELS, QB@CC, NCSE and many others!) to posters, I found it to be truly reenergizing to see the passion and collaboration driving innovation and accessibility for educators -- and their students -- around the nation. A huge thank you to the NABT conference organizers for providing the opportunity.
As I take time over the next few weeks to reflect on my experiences, I am filled with gratitude for the supportive community that makes it all possible. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, I am especially thankful for the BioQUEST community - educators, thought leaders and disruptors who are shaping the future of STEM education together with us. Thank you for being a part of our mission and for joining us on the evolution and revolution of STEM education.
Sincerely,
Sarah Prescott
BioQUEST Executive Director
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Apply to join the OCELOTS Faculty Mentoring Network
Attention educators! Want to enhance your curriculum with real-world tropical biology research?
Apply now to join the OCELOTS Faculty Mentoring Network! Customize and use an online tropical biology learning module in your course, collaborate with peers, and receive mentoring from tropical researchers and digital learning specialists. Applications due Dec 3, 2024.
Ecological Society of America: Ecology Certification Information Session and Q&A 
Join ESA for an informative session on ESA’s Professional Ecologist Certification! Learn about the certification process, requirements, and benefits directly from members of the Board of Professional Certification. This is a great opportunity to gain valuable insights and have your questions answered during our live Q&A.
Happening on Tuesday, January 2, 2025 at 2 PM ET, Register here.
Allen Institute Study Looking for Intro-Level Biology Faculty
The Allen Institute is looking for participants to join in a study on the impact of teaching mitosis and cell structures with open science. They are searching for up to 30 faculty at 2-year and 4-year colleges/universities who will teach intro-level biology courses. More details below:
• Seeking courses in fall ‘24 or winter/spring ‘25
• They will provide teaching and student material for unit designed to fit into your existing course
• You receive a $500 stipend and each eligible student who completes all curriculum/survey materials receives a $10 Amazon gift card
Fill out our interest form: redcap.link/AllenInstituteIUSEFaculty2425. Questions? Email PI Kaitlyn Casimo at kaitlync@alleninstitute.org.
Biology Student Science Policy Fellowships, Internships, & Training Opportunities
Numerous opportunities exist for early career scientists to build skills and explore careers in science policy. American Institute of Biological Sciences (AIBS) compiled a thorough list of opportunities for biologists studying in the United States. While most positions are for researchers who have already completed a graduate degree, some opportunities are available for current graduate and undergraduate students.
Call for Proposals: The Disruptor Blog
Submit your work to author a post for the 2025 blog series. The deadline for submissions is December 6, 2024.
The 2025 AAAS-IUSE blog is dedicated to promoting research on inclusive STEM ecosystems for faculty, students, and the greater undergraduate community. Authors should focus on the implications of their work; how studies, strategies, and examples can serve as a model for others; and identifying opportunities, barriers, and questions surrounding these strategies.
Join Biological and Environmental Data Education (BEDE) at their workshop at SABER West 2025
SABER West 2025 is coming this January and is the west coast meeting for the Society for the Advancement of Biology Education Research. The Biological and Environmental Data Education (BEDE) Network is hosting a workshop on Friday, January 17, 2025 from 1–4pm titled Data Science by Design: Integrating Data Science Skills into Biology Courses. The cost to attend the workshop is $20, and you can sign up for it at the SABER West registration link. Coffee and snacks will be provided.
SIMIODE EXPO 2025 
Happening February 14-16, 2025, the SIMIODE EXPO is the fifth international online conference devoted to teaching and learning differential equations through a modeling approach and broader issues. The conference brings rich and supportive virtual platform for talks, presentations, panels, sharing, fun activities, informal break-out discussions and on the spot collegial exchanges.
This year includes:
-FREE Registration for students and attendees from developing countries!
-FREE Guest Pass: All attendees can invite one colleague as a FREE guest attendee!
-Early-bird Pricing: Just $65 USD until January 14, 2025, and $95 USD thereafter.
-Special Workshops: Participate in a FREE workshop —MINDE (Model INstructors in Differential Equations) or DEMARC (Differential Equations Model And Resource Creators)—to enhance your teaching skills and create modeling resources.
Registration is now open.
ImmunoReach asking for manuscripts related to the teaching of immunology and/or outreach activities related to immunology
Immunology is a difficult topic to teach to undergraduates due to its complexity. Our group has organized a new immunology education special topic called “Immunology Education: In the Classroom and Beyond” at Frontiers in Education and Frontiers in Immunology. We plan to organize a collection of articles related to the teaching of immunology and/or outreach activities related to immunology.
Whether you teach immunology as a stand-alone course, or as a subtopic in an interdisciplinary, introductory or advanced course, we would love to have your distinct viewpoint in this discussion. Please consider submitting a manuscript.
HHMI BioInteractive Spring 2025 Faculty Online Learning Communities (FoLCs) 
HHMI BioInteractive is excited to announce a new season of Faculty Online Learning Communities (FoLCs) in Spring 2025. The Spring 2025 FoLCs are for part-time or full-time, life and/or environmental science, two-year college (2YC) educators who are looking to improve student outcomes through evidence-based instructional practices More information can be found here.
