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

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

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: National Association of Biology Teachers
Last Updated: March 14, 2026

Summary

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.

Overview

National Association of Biology Teachers Our Mission The National Association of Biology Teachers empowers educators to provide the best possible biology and life science education for all students. Our Vision NABT cultivates an inclusive community of diverse professionals who advance science literacy and education in service of a society that uses biological principles in their interactions with a dynamic world. 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. We are committed to the professional growth and development of biology and life science educators. We empower the individual educator and foster a supportive professional environment to attract a diverse community of educators who continually improve and enhance biology education.We believe pedagogy should be learner-centered and reflect empirically tested best practices.We affirm that all instructional content must be relevant and scientifically validated.We advocate as biology teachers on behalf of biology teachers, their students, and the profession. We believe that all biology and life science educators have a voice and place in our organization. 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

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. 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.