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A Year of Firsts: New ABE Teachers Learn Alongside Their Students
June 15, 2026
It is never too late or too early to try something new—especially when it comes to hands-on science. For two new teachers and one seasoned teacher, using the ABE curriculum and labs in their classes this past school year showed how impactful hands-on science experiences can be for students and teachers alike. Whether teaching in Mexico, Ireland,…
ABE Turkey—Reflections on Our First PDI
March 7, 2021
- Contributed by the ABE Turkey program site staff We recently (November–December 2020) completed our first official ABE professional development…
Coming Full Circle: From Teaching to Industry to ABE Parent
March 4, 2021
Cleo Talbot grew up in a small town in the middle of Ireland called Mullingar. There, the only women she ever met who had science degrees were her…
What's Gut Got to Do with It?
February 16, 2021
When we hear about COVID, most of us think of it as a respiratory illness. However, current research is beginning to link gut health with the…
Scaling Up a Biotech Workforce in Southern California
February 9, 2021
When Wendie Johnston was in college in the late 1950s and early 1960s, there was no double helix yet in the textbooks. “Back then, it took 10 years…
Variants, Variations, Mutations, Oh My!
January 18, 2021
In recent news, there has been a lot of talk about a SARS-CoV-2 (the virus that causes COVID-19) variant that seems to be more contagious than…
Celebrating Achievements in Biotech
January 17, 2021
Although 2020 was filled with tremendous global challenges, it also reminded us all of the crucial role scientists play in public health and safety.…
2020 ... the ABE Year in Review
January 15, 2021
The ABE Program Office wishes all of its program site staff, teachers, students, and ABE friends and family everywhere a very happy new year!! As we…
ABE Master Teacher Fellowship Launches a New Community of Leaders
January 15, 2021
The ABE Program Office is proud and excited to launch the inaugural cohort of the ABE Master Teacher Fellowship, with its first meeting taking place…