NWBIO 2026

will be

May 1-3

at Hatfield Marine Science Center

and

the Oregon Coast Aquarium



Registration and Abstracts now OPEN


NWBIO 2026

will be

May 1-3

at Hatfield Marine Science Center

and

the Oregon Coast Aquarium



Registration and Abstracts now OPEN


Registration and Abstracts


  • Use this link to register
  • payment requires credit card or PayPal

  • Use this link to submit your presentation abstract.
  • workshops or poster presentations welcome

Conference information is not available yet.

poster & workshop summaries are not available.

field trip are self-guided this year.


You can also download the list here. -->

Directions are not available yet.

Lodging information



Hatfield Marine Science Center has dorm rooms available. These spaces may include shared houseing or individual spaces. Space is limited.
We will not know full availability until the end of January. This will be on a first come first serve basis.
See the registration form for more information.

The Holiday Inn Express Newport is holding rooms for NWBIO at $149. You must mention you arew with NWBIO

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


Problems with the website? Contact Jonathan Christie at Chemeketa Community College

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

2026 NWNBIO aquarium image