Congratulations to the teachers named in winning students’ entries! Each received a signed copy of a book written by Paul A. Offit, MD and a 1-year membership to the National Association of Biology Teachers (NABT), compliments of NABT.

Georgia Byers
Jacob Cheung
Julie Kokan
Lauren Martini
John Mead
Jiju Rachel Sam – 2 winners
Charles Zeiher

Click here to read 2024’s winning essays.

2025 Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest Opening Soon

Get ready! The Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest will begin accepting entries in mid-November.

The Maurice R. Hilleman Essay Contest was established in 2019 to ensure that Dr. Hilleman’s remarkable legacy will thrive and inspire future generations, but it is more than that. Maurice R. Hilleman rose from humble beginnings to become one of the most exceptional scientists in history. He dreamed of a world free from the ravages of infectious diseases, and as he chased those dreams, he developed more than half of the routinely recommended vaccines children receive today. His work is estimated to save 8 million lives every year. Educators know the importance of student dreams and how encouraging those dreams and helping students chart a course toward them can make all the difference.

Part of positioning students for the future they seek is ensuring not only that they learn what you are teaching, but also that they are engaged and excited along the way. During the past several years of holding this essay contest, we have witnessed how educators have leveraged the contest to meet some of these goals. So, as a new school year begins, we wanted to share what we have seen and heard from teachers like you.

 Check out the article to find out how:

• Activities like the contest enable students to practice multiple skills
• Teachers and others have used the contest
• The contest can inspire and empower students