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.
Nothing Is Stopping South African ABE Learners from Pursuing Science
December 30, 2025
Listening to South African students Lesedi and Lilitha discuss their interests in science and plans to pursue medicine, it’s hard to believe they are only 15 and 16 years old. The confidence and passion with which they talk about biotechnology and healthcare—and how they plan to change the world—is infectious, and they say it stems from the Amgen…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Drug Design: Matching a Drug to Its Target
October 15, 2024
When we think of medicines, we often picture colorful capsules, pills, or liquids that cure illnesses or help us feel better. But how do these…
Exploring the New Era of Generative AI in the Classroom
October 1, 2024
I admit when it comes to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like ChatGPT, I have been a late adopter. As a writer who makes a living…