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.
Finding a Path Back to Science
March 11, 2025
Like many people pursuing a PhD in research, Drew Spacht entered his graduate work not looking forward to the teaching that would be expected of him. To his surprise, however, he loved it. “When I started, I was like, ‘I'm going to do pure science,’” he recalls. “And very quickly, I got wrapped up in teaching, putting a lot of my time into being…
Exploring the New Era of Generative AI in the Classroom
October 1, 2024
I admit when it comes to generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools, like ChatGPT, I have been a late adopter. As a writer who makes a living…
ABE Brazil Focuses on Inclusivity
September 13, 2024
As part of its strategic approach to equity, ABE Brazil is creating practical, hands-on learning experiences in biotechnology that make it easier for…
Seeing the Impact: ABE Reaches 1 Million Students and Counting
September 6, 2024
“The Amgen Biotech Experience has inspired me to pursue a lab opportunity in my post-secondary pathway. … At York University, I work as a research…
ABE Master Teacher Fellows Advance Innovation
August 17, 2024
DNA barcoding using local wildflowers; proficiency in aseptic technique; applying scientific inquiry methods through forensics and criminal…
A Real-World Biotech Detective
July 9, 2024
Detective work is not found only in law enforcement. Epidemiologists and data scientists all investigate what happens when a medicine enters the real…
Bringing Support and Guidance to Scientists Globally
June 25, 2024
This is the third story in a series for Pride month. Read the first and second stories. Myra Coufal did not decide to be open in the workplace about…
A Passion and Pride for Advocacy and Medicine
June 18, 2024
This is the second story in a series for Pride month. Read the introduction and first story. Throughout his career, Dr. Alejandro Arancibia has…
Raising the Flag of Pride at Work to Support Diverse Communities
June 11, 2024
For decades, bringing your personal life to the workplace was an unspoken taboo. Now, a new generation of workers is redefining office norms,…