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.
How One Teacher in Türkiye Is Making Hands-On Science Accessible for All
May 17, 2026
“Using a micropipette may seem like an ordinary laboratory activity for many students; however, for a student like me—who rarely has the chance to interact with scientific tools not designed with accessibility in mind—it was an unforgettable experience.In the activity, I used the micropipette to draw colored liquid from small tubes and transfer it…
How One Teacher in Türkiye Is Making Hands-On Science Accessible for All
May 17, 2026
“Using a micropipette may seem like an ordinary laboratory activity for many students; however, for a student like me—who rarely has the chance to…
Expanding ABE Through Introductory Kits
May 15, 2026
The Foundations of Biotech lab series was created to introduce students to biotech techniques and concepts. The in-depth labs have students explore…
Exponential Growth of ABE Canada Fueled by Passionate Teachers
April 28, 2026
Last year, ABE Canada celebrated reaching 10,000 students. As impressive as that may sound, the metric that was even more remarkable to ABE teacher…
From Barriers to Breakthroughs: Bringing Science Within Reach for Children in Mexico
March 27, 2026
Nothing can get in the way of science learning at ABE Mexico. Power outages, language barriers, low internet connectivity—each challenge is met with…
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…