ABE Blog
The ABE blog covers biotech and biotech-education news and trends in and beyond the ABE community. Topical posts often include student activities.
Elevating Female Scientists in the Classroom
March 7, 2024
Since 1996, elementary school teacher Kristen Toth has been participating in “Draw a Scientist” exercises with her science students. Over those nearly 30 years, Toth has seen tremendous change, especially in how the students’ identities are reflected in their drawings. The biggest change has been in gender; whereas none of her students in 1996…
A Biotech Revolution at a Vocational School in Massachusetts
June 10, 2019
Over the last 6 years, a biotech revolution has occurred at Greater New Bedford Regional Vocational Technical High School in Massachusetts. Driven by…
2018 Nobel Winning Research Unleashed New Paths for Cancer Treatments
June 7, 2019
The year 2018 was a big one in biotechnology. Among many new discoveries and advancements, immunotherapy took center stage with the awarding of the…
Behind the Scenes: Preparing the Benchtop for the Next Generation of Biotech
May 7, 2019
The group enjoying a tour of the Amgen production facilitiesFrom our dedicated teachers to program support staff, many people work hard to make the…
Teasing Apart Race, Ancestry, and Ethnicity with Scientist Luke Ward (Part 1)
April 5, 2019
Last fall, Amanda Dillingham (above, center) had a memorable encounter with Amgen senior scientist Luke Ward at an Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE)…
Nurturing Teachers and Giving Back in Puerto Rico
December 12, 2018
Héctor L Ayala-Del-Río recently received an unexpected thank you card: It was from a local high school science teacher, explaining that she was…
A Local Boston Scientist Making a Big Impact in a Global Biotech World
December 6, 2018
“My teacher is amazing. This is my second year speaking English for the first time, and she has provided me with help to improve my English skills…
Decoding the New ABE Curriculum
November 6, 2018
Science is a passion for Vivienne Watson that goes beyond her professional life as a senior scientist and scientific project manager at Amgen. She is…
A Biotech Coming of Age: One Student's Journey
September 14, 2018
As a young child, James Bowden loved science – he enjoyed the Magic School Bus and visiting the California Science Center. But he always viewed…