May 2nd-4th, 2025

hosted by

Columbia Basin College



Registration is now open

Abstract Submissions are now open

Registration closes Friday, April 18th, 2025


Hotel information now posted


May 2nd-4th, 2025

hosted by

Columbia Basin College



Registration is now open

Abstract Submissions are now open



Registration closes Friday, April 18th, 2025


Registration and abstract submission are now OPEN



  • Use this link to register

  • This year we are implementing a tiered conference fee:
    Full-time faculty: $200.00.
    All others: $150.00 (includes adjunct faculty, lab technicians, and graduate students)
    (please use coupon code Adjunct at checkout)

  • Use this link to submit your presentation abstract.
  • Presentations do not have to be super detailed research.
    Anything that you are doing in your classrooms that you have found helpful to your students would be greatly appreciated.
    Anyone can give a presentation, so don't be shy. This conference is about biology instructors helping each other to provide the best learning experience for our students!

conference schedule will be available soon

field trip information will be available soon

hotel & parking information is available below:


You can also download the list here.

Questions about this year's conference? Contact Emily Cates

Questions about NWBIO? Contact Alaron Lewis



To keep informed about NWBIO events, please join our Facebook group


What is NWBIO?


NWBIO (Northwest Biology Instructor's Organization) is a professional organization for biology teachers to meet and discuss shared pedagogical and scientific interests.

NWBIO began in 1966.
Originally comprised of faculty of Washington community colleges and universities, NWBIO now includes faculty from British Columbia, Oregon, and Idaho.
For a list of past annual conferences, click here

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