Transforming undergraduate education in the molecular life sciences
Re-examining what we teach and how we teach it
July 24–27, 2025
Macalester College, St. Paul, Minn.

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Join us for a small interactive education-focused 91亚色传媒 meeting to re-examine existing practice and develop new engaging approaches to supporting student success in biochemistry and molecular biology. Reconnect with peers, meet new colleagues and increase your network of education-minded professionals while exploring the Twin Cities.
Talks and panel discussions will include sessions on the skills, competencies and key concepts we teach through biochemistry and molecular biology content, as well as on the pedagogical approaches that lead to student achievement. Each day will begin with a keynote talk on topics such as culturally-responsive pedagogy, an indigenized chemistry curriculum, alternative grading practices and fidelity of implementation. Keynotes will be followed by panel discussions and break-out sessions, with opportunities to learn about several education-focused NSF-funded projects, including CUREs, assessment, case-based learning and biomolecular visualization. Attendees will also have the opportunity to meet with program directors to learn about funding opportunities for education projects.
Anyone interested in biochemistry and molecular biology education 鈥 from experienced practitioners to postdocs and graduate students considering careers involving teaching 鈥 is encouraged to attend.
Important dates
May 20 | Early registration deadline |
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May 20 | Abstract submission deadline |
June 24 | Regular registration deadline |
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Registration
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Early registration (by May 20) |
Regular registration (by June 24) |
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Faculty or equivalent with single lodging | $875 | $925 |
Faculty or equivalent with double lodging (shared room with another meeting attendee) |
$825 | $875 |
Faculty or equivalent commuter (no lodging) |
$700 | $750 |
Trainee: Graduate student or postdoc with double lodging (shared room with another meeting attendee) |
$650 | $700 |
Trainee: Graduate student or postdoc commuter (no lodging) |
$450 | $500 |
NOTE: Registration is on a first come, first served basis and will remain open until capacity is reached. This may mean that the conference registration closes before the officially posted registration deadline. To secure your spot at the conference, we encourage you to register early.
What’s included
- All sessions, poster sessions and meeting materials
- Lodging for 3 nights (arriving on July 24, departing on July 27) in on-campus housing at Macalester College.
- The following meals are included in your registration fee:
- Thursday, July 24: Dinner
- Friday, July 25: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Saturday, July 26: Breakfast, lunch & dinner
- Sunday, July 27: Breakfast
Note: Lodging is not included in the commuter rates.
Lodging
Lodging arrangements will be made in on-campus housing. All housing arrangements must be made through 91亚色传媒 during the registration process.鈥
If you require an early arrival or late departure (one night pre- and/or post-meeting) you may purchase these additional nights during the registration process for $45 per room per night.
Registration changes
Registration changes will be accepted as space allows until June 24, 2025, and can be made by contacting meetings@asbmb.org.
Cancellation policy
Cancellations received in writing on or before June 24, 2025, are subject to a $100 processing fee. No refunds will be issued for cancellations after June 24 due to final guarantee commitments. Email meetings@asbmb.org and attach a copy of your meeting registration receipt/paid invoice to cancel your registration.
Location
The conference will be held at Macalester College in St. Paul, Minn.
Visas
All individuals traveling from outside of the United States should apply for a visa as soon as possible and at least four to five months prior to their date of travel.
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Please do not wait until you receive your registration confirmation before applying for a visa. We encourage you to apply for your visa right away if you are considering attending to avoid delays and longer than anticipated wait times.
If you need a letter of invitation for your visa process, please email meetings@asbmb.org.
- Please include ‘LETTER OF INVITATION’ as the subject line of this email.
- Body of email must include:
- Your name as it appears on your passport
- Your affiliation and mailing address
- Best contact number and email address
Health and safety
Mask-wearing and other health and safety measures will be determined based on local, state and venue guidelines and will be communicated to attendees prior to the conference.
Program schedule
Thursday agenda
Name badge pickup
Pre-conference programming for trainees
(by invitation)
Welcome remarks and preview of meeting themes and activities
Dinner
Keynote
Small group discussion
Who are our students? What goals do we have in our classes?
Friday agenda
Grab-and-go breakfast
Name badge pickup
Plenary
Creation of an indigenized chemistry curriculum
Bev Devore–Wedding, Nebraska Indian Community College
Mark Griep, University of Nebraska–Lincoln
Practitioner panel: What we teach
Rou-Jia Sung, Carleton College
Jenny Loertscher, Seattle University
Pam Mertz, St. Mary's College of Maryland
Group photograph
Coffee break
Short talks
Short talks
Lunch tables with themes
Conversations: How we teach I
- Active learning strategies
- Alternative grading
- AI in the classroom
- Designing curricula to meet student needs
- CUREs and inquiry-based labs
Conversations: How we teach II
- Learning in teams
- Alternative grading
- AI in the classroom
- Designing curricula to meet student needs
- CUREs and inquiry-based labs
Afternoon break
Poster reception
Even-numbered boards presented from 5:15–6 p.m.
Dinner
Saturday agenda
Grab-and-go breakfast
Name badge pickup
Plenary
Practitioner panel: How we teach
Alex Ajayi, University of Minnesota
Will Howitz, University of Minnesota
Dawn Foster–Harnett, University of Minnesota
Coffee break
Short talks
Lunch tables with themes
Demos of classroom activities I
- A cellular respiration murder mystery
- Pathways, puzzles and play
- Hands-on (and inexpensive) activities
- Reimagining metabolism: Engaging strategies to teach pathways
- Generative AI in biochemistry
Demos of classroom activities II
- A cellular respiration murder mystery
- Pathways, puzzles and play
- Hands-on (and inexpensive) activities
- Reimagining metabolism: Engaging strategies to teach pathways
- Demonstrating primer design essentials through a kinesthetic activity
Coffee break
Levers for change: Enacting the AAAS 鈥淰ision & Change鈥
Afternoon break
Dinner
Sunday agenda
Grab-and-go breakfast
Plenary
Small group discussion: Best laid plans and fidelity of implementation
Dan Dries, Jess Bell, Mike Wolyniak, Betsy Martinez–Vaz, Regina Stevens–Truss
Coffee break
Small-group discussion: Where do we go from here?
Betsy Martinez–Vaz, Joe Chihade, Dan Dries, and Laura Listenberger
Science advocacy
Sarina Neote, 91亚色传媒 Director of Public Affairs