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…
ABE Program Sites Scale for Depth
November 20, 2021
In this new blog series, the Program Office will highlight strategies different program sites are using to scale for depth, spread, shift, and…
ABE Program Sites Scale for Spread
December 19, 2021
In this monthly feature, the ABE Program Office highlights strategies different sites are using to scale for depth, spread, shift, and sustainability…
Overcoming Obstacles to Bring Biotech Education to a New Region
February 1, 2022
In Kentucky, the Amgen Biotech Experience (ABE) is just getting started, with the 2021–22 school year the first that some select area schools are…
ABE Program Sites Scale for Shift
January 16, 2022
In this ongoing monthly feature, the Program Office highlights strategies different sites are using to scale for depth, spread, shift, and…
Language in STEM and Science Classrooms
December 19, 2021
One way to broaden participation in STEM at the classroom level is to focus more intentionally on the variety of ways language is used with…
A Sliver of Science Can Spark a Career
December 29, 2021
This testimonial on the power of the ABE Volunteer Program by ABE Greater Los Angeles Area teacher Carla Davis was based on a single virtual visit…
A Biotech Business with an Eye Toward the Future
October 12, 2021
When their paths crossed as high school students, Leila Daneshmandi and Armin Tahmasbi Rad never imagined they would create a company…
Broadening Participation Through the Practical Application of CRP
October 16, 2021
How can educators implement culturally relevant and responsive pedagogy (CRP), a research- and evidence-based approach that values the rich variety…