Announcing the 11th Annual ASPB Education Booth Exhibitor Competition
Winners to present at PB10

The Education Committee seeks new and creative techniques, technologies, or strategies to teach plant science in the laboratory, in the classroom, or during outreach events.

Have you developed effective interactive tools or activities you'd like to share? The Education Committee cordially invites you to enter them in The Plant Biology Education Booth Exhibitor Competition. An emphasis on plant diversity in celebration of the International Year of Biodiversity (2010) is welcomed, but not required.

Each winning project will receive one cash grant of $500 and full-conference registration costs for up to three presenters at Plant Biology 2010. Winners will exhibit their materials and methods to the ASPB membership as part of the Education Booth at the conference. Awardees are expected to staff their exhibit during the entire period that the Education Booth is open.

We can't think of a better opportunity to showcase your new approaches to teaching plant diversity and to present innovative methods for biology instruction. We hope that you will consider submitting a proposal and will join us at the booth for these exciting exhibits!

Proposal Requirements:

Include a project title. List the presenter(s') name(s), and contact information, including email. Limit proposals to four double-spaced pages. Proposals must address the following:

1. State a clear rationale for the exhibit. Innovations in teaching plant diversity are encouraged, but not required.
2. How is this presentation exciting and new? Highlight the use of innovative techniques, pedagogies, and/or technology. Describe how booth visitors will interact with your teaching innovation at the display.
3. Provide a clear, detailed summary of how the exhibit will function and how visitors will access the activities. A diagram or picture would be helpful. Exhibits should take up no more than 8' of table space. Final layout will be coordinated with Chad Jordan, the booth organizer.
4. Include a specific and complete list of equipment required for the exhibit. Include DVD player, moniter, internet connection, etc. We will make every effort to meet your needs, but please be aware that it may not be possible for ASPB to furnish multiple internet connections, projectors, and projection screens due to cost and space restrictions. (Please note that the list of equipment requested from ASPB cannot be changed after the proposal is submitted.)
5. Submit your proposal to Education Committee member Chad Jordan as an e-mail attachment (Microsoft Word or PDF) no later than March 31. Winners will be notified by April 14.

~The ASPB Education Committee