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SABER has a dozen standing committees that directly support SABER's operations and strategic goals.

Our committee members span all levels of training in biology education research and professional backgrounds. We welcome SABER members in good standing to volunteer for a committee position.

Explore Our Committees:

Click on the committee names below to learn more.

Abstract Committee

Solicits and reviews abstracts submitted for the national meeting.

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Chair:
Lisa McDonnell Email

Incoming Chair:
Claire Meaders Email

Annual Meeting Committee

Puts together the national SABER meeting each summer.

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Co-Chairs:
Anita Schuchardt Email
Emily Grunspan Email
J
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SABER Awards Committee

Reviews and chooses award winners.

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Co-Chairs:
Liz Barnes Email
Amy Kulesza Email


Data Analysis & Stewardship Committee

Conducts research and assessment in support of SABER's mission, goals, and Strategic Plan, and acts as the steward of SABER data and information.

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Chair:
Elli Theobald Email

Development and Growth Committee

Works with the SABER treasurer in fundraising.

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Chair:
Melinda Owens Email

Discipline-Based Education Research: Scholars-in-Training (DBER-SiT) Graduate and Post-Doc Committee

Organizes around issues of interest to DBER scholars-in-training within SABER.

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Chair:
Ashli Wright Email

Visit the DBER-SiT Committee Website to find full leadership and sub-committee information.

Diversity and Inclusion Committee

Works broadly toward ensuring that SABER is more inclusive.

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Co-Chairs:

Ariel Chasen Email
Nicole Scheuermann Email


Invited speaker(s) for National Meeting Committee

Selects, invites, and hosts speakers for the SABER national meeting.

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Chair:
Nicole Kelp Email

Mentoring Committee

Develops and enacts approaches to mentoring within the SABER community. Formal committee charge coming soon.

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Co-chairs:
Angela Kaczowka Email
Keenan Noyes Email

Learn more about SABER's Mentoring Efforts.

Persons Excluded Due to Ethnicity or Race Committee

The PEER Committee's mission is to:

  • Provide career support for individuals who identify as PEERs.
  • Foster communication and research collaborations among PEER Network members.
  • Integrate the PEER Network into the larger SABER community such that the SIG members are part of the larger conversation.

Chair:
Sharday Ewell Email

Incoming Chair: 
Melanie Melendrez-Vallard Email

The PEER Committee is transitioning from a special interest group to a committee. Learn more about the PEER Committee's efforts.

Web Committee

Maintains and develops the SABER website.

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Co-Chairs:
Jessica Merricks Email
Emily Grunspan Email


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