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We invite you to submit a proposal to present a mini workshop at the 34th 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 15. A decision on provisional acceptance is made within 1-2 weeks of the deadline and a notification letter sent shortly thereafter. Please submit early and email a request for expedited review to the major workshop chair (rpreszle@nmsu.edu), if you need an early decision to facilitate funding. Final acceptance is contingent on the primary presenter's paid conference registration by May 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 the conference host 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 is announced each year on the conference website by March 1. Additional information may be obtained by contacting the meeting host.

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. Additional Comments: If the abstract has not provided you with sufficient text to explain your rationale for, and approach to, your mini-workshop, please provide the committee with an additional explanation.
11. Materials: Both what you will bring and what is being requested from the host institution
    

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