Education Office

AIBS is dedicated to improving biological science literacy at all levels of formal and informal education. AIBS is working toward meeting this goal through a number of initiatives by recognizing teaching professionals, collaborating with other organizations, disseminating information, publishing teaching resources to improve biology education, and encouraging students to pursue careers in biology.

AIBS Education Report for 30 April 2008

• 2008 AIBS Meeting on Climate, Environment, and Infectious Diseases
• House Members Consider Diversity in STEM Education
• HHMI Awards $60 Million to Invigorate Science Teaching at Liberal Arts Colleges
• April Marks 25th Anniversary of A Nation at Risk
• Professional Development Helps Connect Science Centers and Schools
• 2007 Digest of Education Statistics Released
• FREE Web site Provides Education Resources for Science
• Emc2 Election Multimedia Contest for Cash
• Peace Corps Calls for Experienced Educators
• Upcoming Conferences and Events

The Influence of Bio2010: Results of a Survey

The results of the survey on the influence of the National Research Council's Bio2010: Transforming Undergraduate Education for Future Research Biologists are now available.

Eye on Education

From the pages of BioScience magazine, the online version of our education column provides educators with updates in science education, examples of successful initiatives to transform biology teaching, and new ways of improving student understanding.

ActionBioscience.org

The ActionBioscience.org website seeks to promote critical thinking about current biology research. ActionBioscience.org features issues-based articles written by prominent scientists, accompanying lesson ideas, and related teaching resources for high school and undergraduate biology educators.

AIBS Review of Biological Instruction Materials for Secondary Schools - March 2001

Read a review of ten textbooks used in year-long biological sciences courses in secondary schools. The AIBS panel's review provides information for choosing instructional materials that are standards-based and lead towards biological literacy.

Policy Issues Related to Teaching Evolution

The AIBS Public Policy Office monitors and responds to public policy initiatives that can hinder science educators' ability to teach science and the ability of students to gain an understanding of the scientific process and the world in which they live. To learn more about efforts to defend science education, please visit our Public Policy webpage.

Other Resources for Teaching and Learning Biology

Here you'll find a set of recommended documents and websites supporting biology teaching and learning.

Student Chapters

AIBS maintains student chapters to serve the intellectual and professional interests of students in the biological sciences.

Careers in Biology

Wondering what biologists do? This brochure describes job opportunities for biologists, suggests background and training requirements, highlights new directions and fields in biology, and provides additional resources.

Education Award

Nominate an individual or a group that has made significant contributions to advancing biology education to receive the AIBS Education Award.

Diversity Programs and Resources

AIBS is committed to promoting full participation by women, minorities, and persons with disabilities in the biological sciences. Read more about AIBS Diversity Programs and Resources.

Contact

Brian Stagg, AIBS Education and Diversity Programs Associate,