» Application Information

To apply
See the link below under Resources.

Eligibility
Applicants for the ADI award must:

1. Be a member in good standing of the APS and of the APS Teaching of Physiology Section. U.S. residency is NOT required.
2. Be actively engaged in teaching physiology at the undergraduate level (U.S.) or comparable level (non-U.S.).
3. Provide a 2-3 page description of a laboratory experiment or activity that exemplifies innovative use of technology in physiology education.
4. Provide an explanation of how this activity/technique can be integrated in the curriculum to best benefit students.
5. Provide a letter of Recommendation from the applicant's Department Chair or  administrator.
6. Provide a copy of their Curriculum vitae.

Review criteria
The awardee selection will be based on the following criteria:

1. Educational innovations that the educator has previously implemented
For example, has s/he:
    a. Tried innovative methods and has done qualitative or quantitative assessment to determine the effectiveness of the new methods?
    b. Shared successful strategies with colleagues via presentations, journal articles, or digital library submissions?
    c. Used the innovative technology to create a student-centered, inquiry-based laboratory experience that incorporates authentic assessment of learning (that is, both content knowledge and process skills)?
    d. Used technology to enhance the potential learning from the lesson (rather than just incorporating new technology for its own sake)?

2. Support from his/her institution
    a. Does the department chair (or equivalent) support the educator’s innovation and pursuit of excellence and scholarship in teaching (as outlined in a letter of support)?