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The ABE blog covers biotech and biotech-education news and trends in and beyond the ABE community. Topical posts often include student activities. 

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Master Teacher Fellows Gather in Person to Collaborate and Build Community

May 12, 2025

Although the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) has been around for more than 35 years, something special has happened in the past 5 years that has had a…

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Rekindling a Passion for Science

March 11, 2025

Like many people pursuing a PhD in research, Drew Spacht entered his graduate work not looking forward to the teaching that would be expected of him…

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The Amplifying Effects of ABE Through Master Teacher Fellows

February 14, 2025

With countless hours of work required to teach and assess students as well as to develop and maintain course lessons, teachers often struggle to find…

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A Transformational Lab Training Day in Dublin

January 28, 2025

Sitting between two of her students on a Zoom call in early December, Clare Collins was beaming with pride. Ready for the winter holiday break, they…

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A Life-Changing Two Weeks in Ottawa

January 8, 2025

"Be patient, it is a meticulous process." These wise words came from students who completed a 2-week series of ABE labs this fall at South Carleton…

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ABE's Expansion to the Global South: Expanding Engagement in Mexico

December 12, 2024

After a successful pilot and first year of the program, ABE Mexico has exciting plans for expansion, with a similar focus as South Africa and Brazil…

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ABE's Expansion to the Global South: Growing Community in South Africa

December 2, 2024

At ABE South Africa, the programming goes beyond the classroom, to build awareness of and interest in biotechnology within the broader Johannesburg…

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ABE's Expansion to the Global South: Building Bridges in Brazil

November 18, 2024

Three countries, with vastly different education, science, and biotechnology infrastructures, are now bonded in a common goal—bringing hands-on…

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