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Governor's Visit Highlights Biotech Learning in Rhode Island Classrooms
October 14, 2026
Students in Cumberland, Rhode Island, experienced a memorable day this past spring. Not only did they successfully complete a hands-on biotechnology lab, but the governor, Dan McKee, was there to witness their success. Dr. Doreen Osgood, director of ABE Rhode Island and clinical associate professor in the University of Rhode Island (URI)…
Making Biology Real: How ABE Transformed One Tutor’s Path
February 23, 2026
As a biology tutor, Aya Barghachoun is constantly looking for ways to move beyond theory to create authentic scientific practice. While a…
Why Bitterness Isn’t the Same for Everyone: A Taste of Our New Curriculum Module
January 26, 2026
ABE has launched the long-anticipated pilot version of our updated Exploring Precision Medicine curriculum module for upper-level secondary students…
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…
A Redesigned Precision Medicine Module Sparks Student Excitement
December 15, 2025
Excitement is in the air in a biology classroom in Tampa, Florida. As Mishell Thomas-King explains how her students will be trying out a new lab next…
ABE North Carolina Brings Science to Life for Young Students
October 7, 2025
In Greensboro, North Carolina, third graders don lab coats and gloves and are instantly transformed: Whereas moments before they were ordinary…
Amgen Massachusetts Leader Reflects on Early Science Education
September 14, 2025
When Margaret Faul was growing up in Dublin, Ireland, she thought she had only a few career choices: doctor, teacher, accountant. Coming from a…
ABE Teacher Explores New Ways to Highlight Biotech Career Pathways for Students
July 15, 2025
During a whirlwind session of “speed networking” at a meeting in Boston in April, ABE Massachusetts teacher Christine Thompson felt transported back…
ABE Site Staff Convene in U.S. to Share Experiences and Build Community
July 3, 2025
These quotes from the ABE All-Staff Meeting in May highlight the unique character of the ABE community: it is not only a community of dedicated…