ABE Blog
From classroom success stories and student projects to biotech trends and lab tips, the ABE blog highlights the people, ideas, and innovations that shape biotechnology education. Have a story to share? Submit it through our ABE Story Submission Form.
ABE Australia Teacher Builds Bead Model to Help Students Visualize Plasmids
August 11, 2026
Susan Senior, an ABE Master Teacher Fellow in New South Wales, Australia, noticed her Year 12 students were struggling to grasp how plasmids work. “They just weren’t understanding how the plasmids would come apart and go back together,” she recalled. While the ABE laboratory kit includes a paper modeling activity, her students found the process…
Instructional Scaffolding in STEM
September 9, 2021
Most teachers would agree that every student is unique and, therefore, has their own way of learning. However, teachers have a limited amount of time…
Bridging the Gap Between Immunology and Data Science
August 23, 2021
"Bridging the gap between immunology and data science allowed me to make new breakthroughs that were not readily possible." —Marvin Gee This story…
The Explosion of Data Science in Biotechnology
August 23, 2021
This story is the first part of an ongoing ABE series on data science in biotechnology. Every human cell is packed full of proteins…
ABE Appreciation: Sabrina Colasse, ABE France
August 4, 2021
The Program Office would like to take a moment to appreciate Sabrina Colasse, site coordinator for ABE France. While you may be familiar with Sabrina…
ABE Italy Teacher Reflects on Inspiring Pandemic PDI
July 16, 2021
"From the moment in which I entered the ABE world, I felt proud and honored to be part of this amazing group. But I also perceived to be a value for…
Nurturing the Next Stewards of Earth
July 14, 2021
"This year has been incredibly challenging for all of us, and especially for those of us who are used to interacting with others face-to-face on a…
Building a More Equitable Future in Education
July 14, 2021
"I am optimistic that the experiences that students had during this pandemic will make them better adapted for changes in the future." Bonnie Daley…
Navigating the Early Days of the Pandemic
July 14, 2021
"I am optimistic that the pandemic will fade away and students, teachers, and school systems will be more resilient." Benjamin Hart, Author "I…