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BASIL Week 2027 plans are in the works. Watch for the schedule and registration info in the spring!
You are invited to attend the BASIL Sustainability Meeting on Friday, April 2, 2027, in Boston MA. We are seeking your input on the future of BASIL - growth, curriculum, funding, relationships with other groups, etc. This meeting is being held just before the ASBMB National Meeting in Boston. A $2000 stipend is available to support transportation, lodging, meals and other expenses. Participants should arrive Thursday April 1, for a day-long event on Friday April 2, 2027. Here is a link to the BASIL Sustainability Meeting Application Form. Please apply–awardee notifications will begin Nov 1, 2026. We hope to gather 40 or 50 participants for a lively and productive discussion. Hope to see you there!
The most recent BASIL publication is live on Scientia! Learn about how our curriculum helps students become scientists in this easy-to-read article.
The BASIL team joined the Tea for Teaching podcast to talk about helping students develop intrinsic motivation through authentic learning. Check it out on the Tea for Teaching website.
A new module has been added to the BASIL curriculum, focused on the CLEAN tool.
An updated BLAST module is also now available.
Check out the list of instructor support workshops for the 2026-2027 academic year on our events page! And watch for additional updates as more are scheduled.
Ask questions, compare results, and interact with other participants!