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We solicit mini workshops to be presented at the 33rd annual meeting of the Association for Biology Laboratory Education (ABLE). Mini workshops are 45 minutes in length (some mini workshops may be presented twice). Mini workshops are given to present novel curricular approaches to teaching biology. They are not strictly limited to presentations about teaching in a laboratory setting. They may be presented as a lecture, demonstration, computer laboratory, or hands-on wet-lab activity. All the mini-workshop presentations should include some audience participation and discussion.

The mini workshop submission deadline is March 1. A decision on provisional acceptance is made within 1-2 weeks and a notification letter sent shortly thereafter. Final acceptance is contingent on the primary presenter's paid conference registration by April 1.

If you have any questions concerning the mini-workshop format, please contact Ralph Preszler (rpreszle@nmsu.edu). The members of the selection committee are Tom Fogle (St. Mary's College, IN), Illya Tietzel (Southern University New Orleans). and Ralph Preszler (New Mexico State University).

Presenters supply much of their own materials, including handouts, and are responsible for all conference and travel costs.  The host will provide general lab equipment, such as glassware, and some help with laboratory supplies.   Requests for laboratory supplies provided by the host institution need to be clearly described in your application below.  Please contact Ralph Preszler if you have questions regarding equipment or supplies. The first author, or designated author, of each miniworkshop presentation will be mailed a $50 honorarium after completion of the workshop. The conference program and registration form will be announced on the conference website by March 1. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the meeting hosts: Ralph Preszler, Amy Marion, and Lina Urquidi (able2011@nmsu.edu).

To apply to present a mini workshop, please submit your proposal by emailing a single file (.doc or .docx extension) with the information described below:

1. Name of presenter(s): If more than one, indicate primary presenter, and give primary contact info below.
2. Mailing Address:
3. Email Address:
4. Phone Number:
5. Primary Category of Workshop: Wet lab, Computer-based, or Curriculum Development/Discussion
6. A/V Support or Room Requirements: Laboratory, Lecture Room, Lecture with LCD projector, Workshop room, Workshop room with LCD projector, Overhead projector, White/Black board, PC computer lab, other (please list).
7. Other Comments/Needs:
8. Title of Mini Workshop:
9. Mini Workshop Abstract: 150-250 words, written as a single paragraph that could be included in the program materials to describe your Mini Workshop to ABLE participants
10. Materials: Both what you will bring and what is being requested from the host institution
    

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