Microbrew:
Mixing Ideas for Successful Teaching Strategies in Microbiology
Microbrew Abstract Deadline: February 29, 2012
The ASMCUE 2012 Microbrew Submission Site is open:
Submit a Microbrew Abstract
This session is a forum for sharing ideas and thoughts on best practices in microbiology and biology education. Presenters will have a 15-minute time slot in which to discuss topics such as (but not limited to) successful:
-in class activities
-service learning ideas
-project ideas
-field activities
-laboratory activities
-discussion starters
-study tools
-assessment tools
-class management ideas
Assessment of the topics presented is NOT required, and presenters should use this time as an opportunity to field test the ideas and activities that they have developed on an audience of their peers. To see samples of accepted abstracts, please visit 2011 Microbrew Accepted Abstracts.
Aligning Microbrew Abstracts to Biological Concepts
In 2009, ASM established a curriculum task force to update the ASM Curriculum Guidelines for Undergraduate Microbiology Education. Building on the 2011 Vision and Change report which urged faculty to refrain from presenting science as a sea of facts and work towards ensuring that students have a foundational understanding in biology, the Committee affirmed the core biological concepts of evolution, structure and function, pathways, information flow and systems. They also identified a sixth concept specific to microbiology, the impact of microorganisms. This year, microbrew abstract authors will be asked to identify up to two concepts that best relate to their submission.
Seeking Abstracts Related to E. coli and Microbes and Oil Spills
In a new series aimed at delving more deeply into the microbiology behind events in the news, the ASM Education Board and the American Academy of Microbiology (AAM) will present on two topics at ASMCUE: The multi-faceted E. coli; and Microbes and Oil Spills. In an effort to develop supporting materials for educators to incorporate activities that deepen students' understanding about these topics, AAM is seeking help from the ASM educator community. The new AAM FAQ Report Series will be presented by Stanley Maloy, Past-President of ASM and FAQ Series Moderator. The FAQ Series is available at the Academy website in pdf format. Please review the materials and consider submitting an abstract that is aligned with these topics to either the Poster Presentation Session or as a Microbrew activity.
Microbrew Abstract Format
Completed abstracts should be submitted by midnight PST on February 29, 2012 at the Microbrew Abstract Submission Site. Authors will be asked to provide the following:
Title: Please formulate a title that clearly expresses the topic to be discussed in the session. (In bold and the first letter of each word capitalized).
Authors: List of all abstract authors and institutions represented.
Activity appropriateness: Please select one of the following choices:
Classroom _____ Laboratory _______ Out of Class Activity _________
Abstract: Please provide a concise summary of the topic to be discussed in 300 words or less.
Keywords: Please select 3 scientific or pedagogical keywords that appropriately reflect the topic presented.
Intended Audience: Please note the audience(s) for which your topic will be appropriate:
• Microbiology/Biology majors
• Allied health majors
• Biotechnology majors
• Science education majors
• Nonmajors
• All of the above
Core Concepts: Please select up to two concepts from the ASM Recommended Curriculum Guideline related to your submission:
• Evolution
• Structure
• Pathways
• Information flow
• Systems
• Impact of microorganisms
AAM Related: Does your submission relate to one of the AAM FAQ Series topics of E. coli or Microbes and Oil Spills?
Microbrew Sessions at ASMCUE 2012
Authors will be invited to participate in one of three Microbrew sessions at ASMCUE 2012. Please see the Program at a Glance to review the timing of these sessions. Due to the large number of submissions, we are unable to accommodate requests to be scheduled in a specific session.
Presentations are simple “chalk talks” (i.e. no PowerPoint) in order to facilitate an informal yet
productive discussion during the 15 minute time period. Presenters are responsible for providing any handouts related to their presentation.
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