Two Year College Section

Awards

Prof. Chan Two-Year College Award for the Engaged Teaching of Biology

Sponsored by Sarah McBride and John Melville, the Professor Chan Two-Year College Award for the Engaged Teaching of Biology is given to a Two-Year College faculty member who has successfully developed and implemented pedagogical approaches that are engaging, creative, and inclusive and has disseminated these practices within and/or beyond their institution through journal articles, by conducting professional development workshops, conference presentations, demonstrations or invited talks. In the spirit of honoring the contributions of Dr. Gordon Chan, a significant emphasis of this award is on the clear demonstration of the impact of the faculty’s professional commitment on a wider student population (beyond the students in their classroom). Some examples of such opportunities could be (but not limited to) development and dissemination of research-based curriculum, field trips, curriculum modules that increase student engagement. Faculty who have engaged in any professional activities that have resulted in successful interdisciplinary and/or multi-institutional collaborative projects will also be considered for this award. A faculty member who has played a lead role in initiatives like development of a new course, a certificate, or a program, or restructuring of a course or program may also be nominated for this award. The nominee is not required to be a member of NABT. This award includes $500 toward travel to the NABT Professional Development Conference. The nomination deadline is May 1st, annually.

Two-Year College Biology Teaching Award

Sponsored by NABT's Two-Year College Section and Cell Zone, Inc., this award recognizes a two-year college biology educator who employs new and creative techniques in their classroom teaching. The nominee should demonstrate creative teaching methods using culturally responsive pedagogies that promote equity and inclusion in a virtual, hybrid, or face-to-face environment. Preference will be given to nominees who demonstrate teaching strategies that foster an inclusive environment for students historically underserved in biology. Nominees are also encouraged to cite examples of transformational teaching and assessment methods that they may have implemented in one or more modalities of content delivery. Nominees must be current members of NABT, and the award includes a $500 travel honorarium to attend the NABT Professional Development Conference, a recognition plaque, and one year of complimentary membership to NABT. The nomination deadline is May 1st, annually.

Contact awards@nabt.org for details.