Image of baked pies with the phrase "Happy Pi Day" and the symbol for Pi.
Happy Pi Day!
How many digits of Pi do you know?
What are your favorite pie varieties?
In Criminal Cases, Moss Is Often Underfoot and Overlooked www.nytimes.com/2026/03/12/s...
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Nominations for several NABT Awards are due on Sunday, March 15th!
These awards recognize excellence in biology and life science education, leadership, and service to the profession.
We encourage you to take a few minutes to nominate a deserving colleague—or yourself
Why Falling Cats Always Seem to Land on Their Feet www.nytimes.com/2026/03/11/s...
Climate change is speeding up — the pace nearly doubled in ten years www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Announcing HHMI BioInteractive’s Summer and Fall 2026 Faculty Online Learning Communities Are you a life or environmental science instructor at a two- or four-year college or high school in the US or Canada? re you looking to connect with colleagues working in a similar teaching context? Join one of BioInteractive's free Faculty Online Learning Communities!
Announcing HHMI BioInteractive’s Summer and Fall 2026 Faculty Online Learning Communities
For Full- or part-time high school or college educators teaching life & environmental sciences (U.S. & Canada)
Reservations close March 23 at 11:59 PM PT.
Join Us! Live Webinar Community of Practice – Teaching to Lead Series Pre-read Required: A pre-read article from the ABT Journal will be sent with your registration confirmation.
Join us in our Community of Practice - Teaching to Lead Series
Theme: Empowerment: Students & Faculty as Agents of Change
Date: Wednesday, April 8, 2026
Time: 6:00 pm ET / 5:00 pm CT / 4:00 pm MT / 3:00 pm PT
Format: Zoom Webinar
Chimpanzees Are Really Into Crystals www.nytimes.com/2026/03/04/s...
NABT Nominations Open Due By March 1 - OBTA March 15 - Program May 1 - Section Gold Stars on the left on a field of navy blue fading to pale green in the center.
Nominate a colleague for an NABT Award!
https://nabt.org/Awards-NABT-Award-Nomination-Form
Rare Disease Day Februrary 28 Rare Disease Day is dedicated to advocating for those living with rare conditions and their families. With millions affected worldwide, this day serves as a reminder of the importance of medical research, early diagnosis, and equitable healthcare. Let’s come together to spread awareness and show support for those facing these unique challenges. image of hands holding a red ribbon on navy blue background.
Rare Disease Day brings awareness and education about rare diseases and the suffering they cause.
#RareDiseaseDayUSA
Birds Aren’t Just Declining. They’re Declining Faster, a New Study Finds. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/26/c...
Hoping for a Lively Spring? Welcome the Woodpeckers. www.nytimes.com/2026/02/24/r...
The Rise of Eyes Began With Just One www.nytimes.com/2026/02/23/s...
On an orange background, "National Love your Pet Day; 20 February; Share pet photos with us!" with a cartoon image of a girl hugging her dog.
It's National Love Your Pet Day! Share your favorite photos of your pets with us!
Will self-driving ‘robot labs’ replace biologists? Paper sparks debate www.nature.com/articles/d41...
Happy Pluto Day. Officially a Dwarf Planet. An Image of Pluto on a dark background.
Happy Pluto Day!
Our favorite Dwarf Plant to discuss.
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Join the Great Backyard Bird Count Feb 13-16, 2026. Image of a blue bird flying away from a blue bird box while a second blue bird sticks its head out of the box with a worm in its mouth.
It's the Great Backyard Bird Count!
Feb 13-16, 2026
Spend time in your favorite places watching birds! Identify & count them, then submit your counts using eBird or Merlin to help scientists understand and better protect birds.
https://www.birdcount.org/participate/
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Happy Valentine's Day from NABT
My COAST: Climate-Oriented Authentic Science Teaching Flyer with images around the edges. Hosted in Galveston, TX April 19-22, 2026 in partnership with NCSE and Texas A&M. QR code linking to application.
My COAST is a professional development opportunity to improve K-12 teacher understanding, interest, content knowledge, and pedagogical practices related to coastal areas most threatened by our changing climate.
Apply by February 27th!
tinyurl.com/MyCOAST-TX
2026 Darwin Day Symposium Journey Into Darkness: The Allegory of the Cave Thursday, February 12th @ 7:00 PM EST images of bones on a black background with NABT and NCSE logos.
Today!!!
Free Darwin Day webinar!
Thurs., Feb. 12th, at 7:00 PM ET.
Teachers and students register at: https://f.mtr.cool/dclmlavwyz
Join NABT and NCSE as we proudly host Rick Hunter and K. Lindsay Hunter as a special encore of the 2025 NABT Evolution Symposium.
Measles is raging worldwide: are you at risk? www.nature.com/articles/d41...
2026 Darwin Day Symposium Journey Into Darkness: The Allegory of the Cave Thursday, February 12th @ 7:00 PM EST images of bones on a black background with NABT and NCSE logos.
Free Darwin Day webinar!
Thurs., Feb. 12th, at 7:00 PM ET.
Teachers and students register at: https://f.mtr.cool/qlqeyleuwl
Join NABT and NCSE as we proudly host Rick Hunter and K. Lindsay Hunter as a special encore of the 2025 NABT Evolution Symposium.
Art supplies spread around the phrase Inspire Your Heart With Art
Celebrate #InspireYourHeartWithArtDay by sharing your science-themed art!
Today, we mark the anniversary and remember the victims of the Washington D.C. plane crash of flight AA 5342. Please join us in a moment of silence to honor those lost, their loved ones, and the first responders who assisted.
