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.
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 physiotherapy student at the University of Sydney, she joined the ABE teacher training program, not realizing just how transformative that move would be.A year later, Barghachoun has not only expanded her…
Tattoos and the Immune System: More Than Skin Deep
April 12, 2022
Tattoos are a form of body modification where ink is inserted into the skin to create words and art. Tattoos have long been a form of self- and…
PCR: The Gold Standard of COVID Tests
March 16, 2022
In 2019, scientists first became aware of a new virus that was spreading in China. The disease, soon recognized as a coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2),…
Practical Internships Build Skills
March 1, 2022
Work experience allows young adults to learn key skills and explore industries that may be of interest to them, whether in the biosciences or…
Creating Community-Driven Genomic Data for Native Peoples
March 3, 2022
While pursuing a PhD in cancer biology, Krystal Tsosie had a stark realization: that the therapeutics she might ultimately develop may not in the end…
Can Mushrooms Cure Disease?
February 25, 2022
When many people think of fungi, they simply think mushroom. However, Kingdom Fungi is a vast and diverse group of eukaryotic organisms found…
ABE Program Sites Scale for Sustainability
February 14, 2022
In this monthly feature, the Program Office highlights strategies different sites are using to scale for depth, spread, shift, and sustainability. In…
Strategies to Address Equity in a Global Program
February 11, 2022
How does a global science education program approach equity? As the ABE program deepens its commitment to providing relevant and accessible…
Creating Safe Spaces for Science Through ABE Kentucky
November 20, 2021
For 12 years as a health teacher, Diane Courington had a core goal for all her classes: to create a safe space for everyone. This drive was born out…