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

The Prof. Chan Two-Year College Award for the Engaged Teaching of Biology recognizes outstanding contributions by Two-Year College faculty who develop and implement innovative, inclusive pedagogical approaches. Sponsored by Sarah McBride and John Melville, this award emphasizes the impact of teaching on a broader student population and includes a $500 travel grant for the NABT Professional Development Conference, fostering professional development and collaboration among biology educators.

Our Purpose & Values
As the recognized leader in life science education, the National Association of Biology Teachers represents and supports teachers, students, scientists, and allied professional organizations to enhance and improve biological literacy for all.
Our Goals
To provide expertise and opportunities for members to enhance their professional performance.To advocate the teaching and learning of the biological sciences based on the nature and methods of science and the best practices of education.To attract and represent the full spectrum of educators in biology and the life sciences.To operate with benchmark levels of organizational effectiveness and efficiency.
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.  This award includes $500 toward travel to the NABT Professional Development Conference.

Eligibility

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.Nominate yourself or a colleague.